the new mustangs with solid axles

[buickpower]

Maybe its already been discussed, but i just noticed that the 2005 stangs now have solid axles, which is cool. Did the independent setup on the old stangs have durability issues? anyway i guess it's a three link setup with a panhard rod. Should be good for the strip. I like the idea, you just don't usually see manufacturers go back to older ideas. what are your thoughts?

 

[jpratt]

Looks pretty solid. I wonder what the SVT's will have under them? They might go IRS.

 

[Marc87GN]

Originally posted by buickpower
Maybe its already been discussed, but i just noticed that the 2005 stangs now have solid axles, which is cool. Did the independent setup on the old stangs have durability issues? anyway i guess it's a three link setup with a panhard rod. Should be good for the strip. I like the idea, you just don't usually see manufacturers go back to older ideas. what are your thoughts?

I'm sure you are looking at the 05 GT which all of the previous GTs had solid rears. The 05 Cobra should have an independent rear. No durability issues with the 03+ Cobras. Many have gone 10s on the stock rear suspension. I went 10s on my GT's stock suspension also. No Bar needed, just good tires.

 

[Anthony K]

they also have 31 spline axles standard

 

[NJTurbo]

Solid Rear Axle
Mustang engineers developed a new solid rear axle design for sharper steering response and cornering control. It puts power to the ground and delivers outstanding ride and handling. The new solid rear axle includes:

*A 3 link rear suspension: 2 lower trailing links and a single upper link.

*A Panhard rod stabilizes the rear axle, providing more lateral control and reducing axle hop under hard acceleration.

* Link bushings that are specially tuned to soften the ride.

Why a Solid Rear Axle
Performance enthusiasts agree that a solid rear axle is the right choice for the Mustang, citing the following reasons:

* A solid rear axle is more precisely controlled throughout its range of motion for a firm ride and sharp handling characteristics.

* Maintains constant track and toe-in relative to the road surface.

* Ability to handle large amounts of torque transfer-Because a Solid rear axle is strong, it is better able to handle weight transfer during acceleration.

Hope this helps, I am a Service Director for Ford so I gave you the real scoop.

 

[John Wilde]

Can you get me 2005 body in white?

 

[NJTurbo]

Originally posted by John Wilde
Can you get me 2005 body in white?

I will check John, I would assume GT.

 

[Anthony K]

Classic Design Concepts in Mi has a few. i know of 1 guy who picked his up last friday

 

[John Wilde]

A GT is what I would like the information on.
This is not for me, I am working with a couple guys that are thinking about building another car. I just want to finish my
Turbo (not Street) Outlaw T Type one day.

Thanks in advance!!!

 

[KEVINS]

Originally posted by njturbo
Solid Rear Axle
Hope this helps, I am a Service Director for Ford so I gave you the real scoop.

I need somebody that can get me some info so I can start developing a drag suspension kit for these cars... Can you get your hand on one and tear the upper link apart for me?

ks

 

[86brick]

Hey John, it looks like Brad Brand is building an '05 Mustang according to what I read on the COTT forum...

 

[strikeeagle]

In the past, only the Cobras had IRS?

There are no 2005 Cobras, are there?

I sure the Mustang informed will correct me if I'm wrong...

 

[jpratt]

If solid rear axles are the way to go then why do Corvettes have IRS?

 

[Anthony K]

Originally posted by strikeeagle
In the past, only the Cobras had IRS?

There are no 2005 Cobras, are there?

I sure the Mustang informed will correct me if I'm wrong...

only cobras have had IRS, no 2000 or 05 cobras were or will be made

 

[Anthony K]

Originally posted by jpratt
If solid rear axles are the way to go then why do Corvettes have IRS?

because the vette is a sports car the mustang is a "muscle car" and costs half of what the vette does and a solid axle would not fit in a vette, without the car losing its ride height, and lets not base everything off the vette, it sure isnt the final word of the perfect car, by far

 

[jpratt]

I never said the Vette was the perfect car. All I was wondering was why if IRS is weak then why does a much more powerful car than the Mustang Cobra use it. The vette is the only other common car with goobs of power that has IRS that I know.

 

[kshef]

cost cutter....solid rear is cheaper

 

[Anthony K]

Originally posted by jpratt
I never said the Vette was the perfect car. All I was wondering was why if IRS is weak then why does a much more powerful car than the Mustang Cobra use it. The vette is the only other common car with goobs of power that has IRS that I know.

i know you didnt say that but some one will, from 03 both cars have made very close to the same power at the wheels. and irs cobras have gone 10's with a chip,pulley,4:10s, d/r's and exhaust. oh and with a good driver, i'm sure there are cars someone has seen at the track with those modfications that went 12's. thats more power than a vette can make without opening up the motor

 

[GNVAIR]

Originally posted by jpratt
I never said the Vette was the perfect car. All I was wondering was why if IRS is weak then why does a much more powerful car than the Mustang Cobra use it. The vette is the only other common car with goobs of power that has IRS that I know.

The IRS on the Vette is not without fault. Seen quite a few late models dump the rear at the track. Cartech blew chunks on their new C6 test car at Englishtown several weeks back.

 

[KEVINS]

The IRS on the Stangs are not strong for drag racing plus many people have documented ET/60' improvements after switching to a 8.8. Joe Lynch is the most famous guy that I know of that has documented his trials with the IRS then switching to the 8.8 in his convertible. Hands down there is no comparison for drag racing.

ks