Re: [Classic Mustang] Re: Replacing 66' Coil springs, HD or Stock?

Phil, you're thinking of the Monte Carlo bar which goes across the engine bay in front of the shock towers. I can verify that made a huge difference when I installed mine many years ago. I recall my initial reaction was "It makes the car ride like it's 500 pounds heavier." It keeps the towers from flexing which maintains wheel alignment when going around turns.
       I installed the new style crossmember which connects to the lower control arm bolts as well as the frame rails. My car never handled well before I did the front end work last year so it's hard for me to judge how much difference it has made. To my surprise one of the best investments ($26) I made along these lines was a reinforcement piece from NPD which goes on the firewall lip where the tower braces or import brace bolt up. The first time I hooked up the brace I heard a deep rumble which I attributed to tire noise. I was close. Turned out I had bad wheel bearings but didn't know it. Yeah, that little brace made a BIG difference. A thicker sway bar with poly bushings, Monte Carlo bar, and cowl reinforcement will make a significant difference in ride and handling.


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