AJE Suspension installed

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  1. Maxx Levell

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    Wow...it just keeps sounding sweeter all the time. Is the K member Chromoly or mild steel? Just curious.
     
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    It is Chrome Moly. (y)
     
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    The strut tower braces are definitely a must....a monte carlo bar would be a good idea. I put one of these in a customers car and with a slightly heavier motor there was about 3/8" of flex in the shock towers when I would let it down on the lift. Also noticed this on my RRS setup but I have the triangulated strut tower bracing.
     
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    you should paint the willwood mastercylinder cap to match the valve covers.
    looks really good.
     
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    Where do I get one and how much do they cost?
     
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    There about $2500.00 with no brakes!!
     
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    Sorry about repeating the same question. I got excited and didn't check all the other questions.
     
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    Mike,

    I see your shock towers are shaved, is this necessary for this suspension kit? it doesn't look like it would be. What made you choose this over a Mustang II set-up?
     
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    I would think this is one of the biggest benefits of this setup...the towers are now vertical with the frame rails, giving you a ton of room in the engine compartment...just my :2cents:
     
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    WOW... thats awesome let us know how it handles... wow... I want!
     
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    Shaving the towers is not necessary but in my opinion it is one of the biggest advantages to this suspension. It is the primary reason that I did this install. I wanted larger headers than the 1 5/8" tubes that I was running. I chose this over the M-II because this is a bolt in. I will be able to give more feedback after the header install and I get it on the track. (y)
     
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    Update

    Custom Headers & Exhaust are complete! :yahoo: I am so excited. He did a great job. Next I will send the Headers out to have them coated. Any recommendations on coating?
     

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