Here you will find educational techinal information to assist you in installing your own parts. Our shop is constantly installing performance parts and kits on classic and modern Mustangs in order to improve the performance, ride, handling and look of the classic and late model 'Stangs. This section of the website is dedicated to techinal documents and magazine install articles covering the installs of the performance enhancing kits and components that will make your project 'Stang step-up it's performance. All of the install articles have been performed by our qualified and trained staff of automotive technicians. We will continue to update this page on a regular basis.
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							Understanding Independent Front Suspensions
		Document Explains: Bumpster, Anti-Dive, Toe Angle, Camber & Caster

Nestled deep in California's Central Valley is a quiet yet busy shop known as Stang-Aholics. The Stang-Aholics staff possess a wealth of talent and a passion for classic Mustangs. These gentlemen build exciting restomods ready for the 21st century. When we visited, they were about to install a Heidt's four-link suspension system on a '68 Mustang hardtop, so we stuck around to see how it's done.

Why install a Heidt's four-link on a 40-year-old Ford? Because it works. A four-link suspension allows you to tune your Ford's rearend for improved handling, stability, and pinpoint alignment. Once tuned, it remains in proper adjustment.

Due to its reputation, Stang-Aholics chose to team up with Heidt's Hot Rod Shop in Chicago for this four-link rear suspension for classic Mustangs. This is a fully adjustable rear-suspension system that will change the way you think about classic Mustangs, Falcons, Comets, and Fairlanes. You can tune pinion angle; adjust axle position; tweak the coilover shocks for a smooth ride, awesome handling, or a combination of both; and of course, adjust ride height. What's more, you don't have to cut anything. The Heidt's four-link bolts to existing chassis attachment points.

Installation can be accomplished in a weekend if you have a rear axlehousing that's already prepared. Brackets must be welded to the axlehousing. This is best performed by a professional versed in fabrication, who will find the dimensions provided in the kit instructions.

Subframe Connectors For Strength
Classic Mustangs suffer from inadequate structural support; they twist and flex under harsh driving conditions. When chosen and installed properly, subframe connectors stiffen the underbody and provide exceptional support. Not all subframe connectors are created equal. Heidt's has designed one that follows the floorpan and doesn't require welding. It's a removable, bolt-on design, however, we suggest welding it for optimum strength.

 

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