Adjusting VariShocks
When adjusting VariShocks for the street, you want more shock compression (bump) to take up road shock. At the baseline ride height, shock and spring should give (collapse) 40 percent from the installed height.
If you intend to go road racing, you want a 50/50 mix of bump and rebound. It's not too stiff, but there's not too much give, either. Drag racers want it looser, with a 40 percent bump and a lot of rebound for good weight transfer.
Adjusting VariShocks is a matter of knowing how to work the two QuickSet Two-Valves at the bottom of each shock. Turn the valve clockwise to increase stiffness and counterclockwise to decrease stiffness. The valve on the left controls bump (compression); the valve on the right controls rebound (extension). The first position is the softest setting.
Street baseline is 60 percent bump, 40 percent rebound. Handling baseline is 50 percent bump, 50 percent rebound. Drag race baseline is 40 percent bump, 60 percent rebound.
Affordable, Low-Buck Handling
Because we're in challenging economic times, it may be difficult to afford a high-end TCP four-link rear suspension system. However, it's easier to afford better handling in a five-leaf Grab-A-Trak suspension system from Mustangs Plus.
Grab-A-Trak is another name for handling with quality products you can bolt right onto a tired, old Mustang. If we were going this route with Project Reclaim, we'd fit a new Currie 9-inch housing along with 3.89:1 limited-slip cogs and the five-leaf, mid-eye Grab-A-Trak suspension from Mustangs Plus. Grab-A-Trak gas shocks provide a smooth ride, while KYB shocks deliver better handling with a firmer ride.

Our budget Grab-A-Trak/Currie...

Our budget Grab-A-Trak/Currie Enterprises installation is complete. Improve handling and traction with upgrades such as Under Rider traction bars ($99 a pair) or heavy-duty shocks for a few bucks more. KYB Gas-Adjust shocks are the best value going at $139.95 for four.

Chris Alston's FAB-9 housing...

Chris Alston's FAB-9 housing is attached at the shocks and lower control arms. The FAB-9 makes our TCP package complete and ready for anything.

Upper control arms should...

Upper control arms should be adjusted to 9 1/2 inches center to center. However, not all Mustangs are the same. Expect some variation. Upper control arms control pinion angle.

Lower control arms should...

Lower control arms should be 21 inches center to center. Again, expect some variation. Position the lower arms as close to the vehicle ride height location as possible.

TCP provides three hole positions...

TCP provides three hole positions in the axle mount. The lower arms control alignment.

VariShocks should look like...

VariShocks should look like this once they're installed. Bolt hole positioning at the lower mount determines ride height.

The adjustable 5812-M10 g-Bar...

The adjustable 5812-M10 g-Bar sliding-link antiroll bar dramatically reduces body roll. Secure the mounts as shown using 3/8-16x2 1/2-inch bolts and lock washers. Torque on these fasteners is 30 lb-ft. Use poly-lube on these urethane bushings during installation.

Assemble the bar ends as shown,...

Assemble the bar ends as shown, slipping each end into the adjustable link. Leave five to seven threads showing between the jam nut and link end.