![]() ![]() 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. 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. #TEAM Z FOX BODY REAR SUSPENSION INSTALL#.The 2014 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet is built in only 50 examples and sold starting from $97,990 each. Last week, Ford Racing announced the availabily of the musclecar's supercharged V8 powerplant as a crate engine. The system tested two-tenths better on the track with Ford Racing drivers at the wheel, and we’re proud to be able to offer it to everyone now.” But instead of offering the same suspension we built for the Cobra Jet, we’ve redesigned it to include double-adjustable lower control arms, which aren’t legal in NHRA Stock competition – but are everywhere else. Now that the S197 Cobra Jet program has been completed, we’re able to offer that same suspension system to the general public. “We’ve worked with Ford Racing on the development and construction of the Cobra Jet suspension since the beginning. The complete package can be ordered at $879, Team Z Motorsports says each part can be also purchased separately. Developed together with Ford Racing, the suspension pack comes with a pair of double-adjustable, TIG-welded chromoly lower control arms with high-strength rod ends, a pair of TIG-welded lower control arm relocation brackets, bolt-in anti-roll bar, and a spherical housing bushing. ![]()
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