AFCO Coil-Over Shock for Mustang II, Black Painted

Bolt-in conversion allows coilover shock installation without any modifications. Chrome plated or black painted steel body fixed valve monotube shock design. Threaded shock sleeve, spring seat adjuster, and lock ring made from aluminum. Fits factory Mustang II applications and aftermarket Mustang II front suspension. Works with both stock strut rod supported lower control arm and tubular style lower. Special tapered coilover springs required for installation. Features adjustable ride height from stock to two inches lower. Includes all mounting hardware for use with stock style lower control arms. Convert Your Existing Mustang II Front Suspension to Coilovers with Zero Modifications Many Mustang II early adopters used an actual front suspension crossmember from the Mustang II or used an aftermarket budget or lower cost Mustang II IFS kit that usually end up with an OE-style fixed rate coil spring and basic shock absorber combo fitted to their Mustang II front suspension. This style of Mustang II front end used the stock stamped steel control arms. While this worked, it did not allow for ride height adjustment and finding the correct spring rate for your vehicle’s weight was a challenge. Upgrading to a coilover shock system, which provides an easy solution to ride height adjustments, low cost spring rate changes, and better handling, is often the preferred solution. Retrofitting Mustang 2 front coilovers to the stock Mustang II front suspension can be challenging, as a true coilover shock utilizes a threaded shock body that uses a fixed upper spring seat and an adjustable lower spring seat, eliminating the upper spring pocket on the Mustang II frame or welded component of a Mustang II suspension kit. This design is what gives the coilover shock its ability to easily adjust ride height and swap out spring rates depending upon front vehicle weight and application needs. To solve this issue, we have created an effective conversion kit to install Mustang II coilovers that requires no cutting, grinding, or welding and is a true bolt-in to stock or aftermarket Mustang II IFS systems at a great value. This Mustang II coilover shock retrofit will work with both stock stamped lower arms and aftermarket tubular lower control arms (both with and without strut rod systems). These are not universal coilovers that require modification to work on your Mustang II front suspension. Quality Materials in An Easy to Assemble Kit Our Mustang 2 coilovers are a bolt in retrofit with zero modifications while increasing overall suspension travel. Beginning with an AFCO steel monotube shock absorber, with a fixed valve rate (available in chrome or black painted finish), the correct hardware to make the shock a bolt-in retrofit is added along with polyurethane mounting bushings. We include the correct length 7/16-inch diameter through bolt for use with stock stamped steel lower control arms or Mustang II tubular lower control arms for use with strut rods. Must be used with 7/16" bolt application unless modification/use of a different bolt sleeve is utilized The kit includes a slip fit threaded sleeve and retainer that converts the AFCO steel body Mustang II shocks into a coilover-style shock with threaded body. Included with the sleeve is a black anodized lower spring perch that is threaded to make ride height adjustments, along with a black anodized locking collar to maintain your ride height setting. However, the really trick part of this conversion is our unique Mustang II coilover springs, sold separately. These are wound from premium chrome silicon spring material and available in four spring rates (375, 500, 600, and 700 lb/in rates for various front weights/engine combinations). We recommend our lightest 375 lb/in springs for vehicles like Model As and Ts, while the 500 and 600 lb/in springs are more suitable for heavier pre-war coupes and sedans