It was time to build 666 a suspension system that could easily run low 10s but also give us a foundation to go faster if we choose to. And as we’ve found out – we always choose to. To give our Fox some hook – we went to one of the top suspension drag doctors in the country: Dave Zimmerman’s Team Z Motorsports.
TEAM Z REAR SUSPENSION INSTALL
Follow along as we not only install a complete Team Z system front and rear – but also give you some key insider setup times from Dave Z. If you’re a fan of Mustang Drag Racing, you know Team Z. You’ll know that racers know and trust Team Z to help them get the maximum performance on track at their horsepower level. Simply put - these components are not built by a chop shop welding team in China. “Our parts are built for racers, by racers,” explained Zimmerman, Team Z’s founder, and the “Z” in Team Z. We’ve tested our designs over and over, and it’s backed by our hands-on experience with some of the fastest NMRA racers and Mustangs in the country, in each class.” “What shows through is more than just the quality of the welds.
When we talked to Dave Z, we said ‘we need the works’. That means complete Team Z front and rear suspension, caster/camber plates, anti-roll bar…and more. Like a big ball park hot dog, with all of the ‘fixings, Team Z set us with a monster gift box of Drag suspension goodness. We told Dave we had a “strip car” that will see some street driving. We wanted to get a solid suspension system that can rip low 10s with ease, but also provide a foundation to run faster. Team Z Chrome Moly Tubular K-Member With Ford Motor Mounts Part Number: TZM-KM-MM.Team Z Tubular Adjustable Short Front Lower Control Arms Part Number: ADJ-AARM.Team Z Tubular Adjustable Rear Upper and Lower Control Arms Part Numbers: TZM-RS-2.Team Z Anti Roll Bar Part Number: TZM-ARB-XT.Team Z Caster-Camber Plates Part Number: TZMCC-1.Lets get started with the install – where we will review each component. Skip to the end of the article if you want to read Dave’s Top 10 Stock Suspension Setup Tips!Ħ66 was already residing on the two post lift where it had been under the knife for some time. The engine, transmission and suspension was already removed, so we moved right into the install of the Team Z front suspension. #TEAM Z FOX BODY REAR SUSPENSION INSTALL# The main part of the front suspension on the Fox Body Mustangs is the K-Member. Team Z provided us with a light weight Chromoly K-member that is more than 25 lbs lighter than the stock K-Member. Material – Team Z offers both mild steel and chromoly.Tow Hooks – Dave can add Tow Hooks to the front of your K-member to make strapping down your Fox a cake job.Powder Coating – you can order your Team Z K-member powder coated or raw chrome moly.Team Z has plenty of options available, and we chose a few: It provides additional header and starter clearance, and also features slightly modified geometry to optimum straight line handling, but is also acceptable for “street/strip” use. Steering Rack – We chose the stock steering rack system, but you can convert to a Pinto-style rack which can be better for a pure drag car.We chose the lighter chromoly but it’s slightly more expensive. Upgraded Extreme Duty Solid Upper Control Arm (+$24.00)ĬA Residents: WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm #TEAM Z FOX BODY REAR SUSPENSION INSTALL# Upgraded Serrated Upper Bracket (+$20.00) If you are looking for the best S197 suspension for your 2005-2014 Mustang, look no further, Team Z has you covered. You can now select optional upgrades for both the Upper Control Arm Bracket and the 4 different choices for Antiroll Bar Styles.
This kit comes standard with 2 Hole Upper Body Mount Bracket, Double Adjustable Upper Control Arm, Multi Hole Lower Control Arm Relocation Brackets with integrated ARB Mounts, Double Adjustable Lower Control Arms, and our Standard Antiroll Bar.
TEAM Z REAR SUSPENSION SERIES
Team Z S197 Strip Series 1 Rear Suspension Kit 2005-2014 was designed off of the original Cobra Jet suspension that we designed for Ford Racing, but now features adjustable lower control arms.
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