speed way mustangg 2 suspension

[jfortvalley]

has anyone used a speedway mustang 2 suspension kit yet i was wondering if something is wrong with it because no ones using it. its about 3-400 cheaper than any one elses though

[63 & 64 Bowties]

I don't know about their M2, but everything I've bought from Speedway has been good quality. They carry a lot of parts that nobody else has.

[sweet70beast]

In talking to other people there are a lot of people that, surprisingly have never heard of Speedway. I like their stuff and most of it is cheaper than the other guys.

[Rude Dude]

I think Blackdiesel used a speedway kit you might want to PM him and ask him. Here is the link to his build

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...peedway&page=5

[mr48chev]

If I'm reading it right that is for the kit, then you order the crossmember off a separate page to go with those pieces. I poked around the kit page and didn't figure it out yet but that is the way it reads.

From http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Mustan...DisplayId=2089


Crossmember NOT included - Add proper crossmember to complete kit.
You must specify POWER or MANUAL in the comments secton when checking out.
You must specify the desired spring rate in the comments section when checking out: 700 lbs, 600 lbs, 500 lbs, or 375 lbs.

[Rude Dude]

There kit's are truck specific they even have a new kit that is a bolt on for AD trucks.

Originally Posted by mr48chev

Is their kit an exact fit weld on kit or a "universal" kit? Having another brand's universal crossmember I can see why the majority of guys would spring for the extra
cost of a kit that was designed at the factory for their truck. Rather than measure, mark, fit and weld it is measure, measure, figure, cut, fit, trim, fit, and on and on and on. Then it's hope you read the directions right.
I figure that I will have 10 to 15 hours in just getting the boxing plates and crossmember trimmed, fitted and welded in. Hopefully my son will show up to do the finish welding after I get everything tacked in place and checked out.

[mr48chev]

Originally Posted by Rude Dude

There kit's are truck specific they even have a new kit that is a bolt on for AD trucks.

I saw that and wish I had ordered that crossmember instead of the one I have. That would have saved me a lot of hours.

I changed my post before I saw your answer so that's why it looks a bit odd for your quote if anyone wonders.

[low88burb]

i just was at speedway today and bought their bolt in crossmember and rear leaf spring kit for my sons truck havent taken it out of box yet to look at it.

[jfortvalley]

LET ME KNOW WHAT YA FIND LOW88 thanks for all the replies

[low88burb]

it all looks good doesnt look to hard to install. we bought the weld in type and bought boxing plates . not 100% on my welding so we got this one. will just sell the other weld in stuff now.

[mr48chev]

The bolt in ones go in pretty nice and work great for guys who don't have a welder or don't weld. The price runs the same as buying a weld in and paying to have it welded in in the long run.
In some states, provinces and countries where modifying suspension might be frowned upon especially if it is welded on the bolt on setups may get through inspections a lot easier than weld in units.

[truckininarizona]

We just installed a speedway M2 in my 59 and went together well, and so far no quality problems. Everything fit great. I did the coil-overs and may have to go to a little heavier coils--Not done tuning up suspension yet. I have a triangulated four link in rear with coil-overs also. The only thing to watch is, I went with 2 inch dropped spindles, and the front end is pretty low. Be careful to figure out how low you want your ride to be!! The bottom of my frame rail in the front to the ground is 7.5 inches right now 225-55-17 tires.

[papastrk]

At 7.5" that is low. Could you give us a rear measurement? And what size rear tire are you running? Speedway has been in business for many years. They have to be doing something right, and quality would have to be there over that many years.

[blackdiesel]

check out my build thread I used it and like it, I startered out with the 2" drop spindles and it was to low with out notching the frame in the rear to get it close to level. But you can see the whole prossess of putting it in on my thread.

[Rude Dude]

Look at post#4 on this thread I set up a link to your page.

Originally Posted by blackdiesel

check out my build thread I used it and like it, I startered out with the 2" drop spindles and it was to low with out notching the frame in the rear to get it close to level. But you can see the whole prossess of putting it in on my thread.

[jfortvalley]

thanks for the link i feel much more comfortable about purchasing their mustang 2 front end kit

[truckininarizona]

The measurement on the rear end of my truck,(right now) is 17 inches from bottom of frame rail at the rear of the truck to the ground. That's without gas in the tank (rear frame mounted). The tires are 255/50/17 on the rear. I had the front tire size wrong, they are 225/50/17s (sorry bout that). I may have a problem in the rear with the top of the rearend about 2.5 inches from hitting the bed floor. So again be careful with your ride height. I am now having a few issues. Truck not on the rode yet!

[truckininarizona]

What year of truck are you doing??

[jfortvalley]

im building a 54 chevy

[low88burb]

dont buy speedways bolt in front crossmember it wont go around the outside of the frame rails im taking the one i bought back. spent over an hour trying to get it to fit. to make it fit i would have to cut the outside tab off to make it fit . going to keep the weld in crossmember i have and put it in.

[low88burb]

from what i can tell they have never tried to install one on a frame before.

[Scottshotrods]

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[jfortvalley]

i was buying a weld in anyway id rather locate the suspension in the truck my self thanks for all the replies