2008 FORD MUSTANG suspension

UNIQUE FEATURES
•5.4L DOHC 32V Supercharged V-8 engine with intercooler — 500
horsepower @ 6,000 rpm, 480 lb-ft torque @ 4,500 rpm SAE certified
•Engine oil cooler
•TR-6060 6 speed manual transmission
•Dual disc Cera-Metallic clutch
•Anti-lock brake system with Traction Control™
•High performance brake pads
•Front Brakes: Brembo 14 in vented disc with four piston aluminum
calipers
•Rear brakes include unique friction material
•SVT tuned front and rear suspension
•18 in x 9.5 in cast aluminum wheels
•Front tires: P255/45R18 Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar
•Rear tires: P285/40R18 Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar
•Specially tuned exhaust system with X pipe
•Unique front fascia, rear fascia, splitter, fog lamps, hood with
functional air extractors, decklid spoiler
•Flat blade wiper system
•Unique cluster with boost gauge and programmable performance shift
indicator
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SUSPENSION
•8.8 in. solid rear axle with limited slip differential (3.31:1 ratio)
Coupe stabilizer bars:
•34 x 5.8 mm tubular front stabilizer bar
•24 mm solid rear bar
•Tokico twin tube shocks and struts
Convertible stabilizer bars:
•34 x 5.1 mm tubular front stabilizer bar
•20 mm solid rear bar
•Tokico twin tube shocks and struts
Spring rates:
•34.1 N/mm front and 29.2 N/mm rear (Coupe)
•31.0 N/mm front and 23.0 N/mm rear (Convertible)
WHEELS
Your SVT vehicle is equipped with unique wheels matched to the tires.
These wheels are more susceptible to damage due to their diameter,
width and low profile tires. To avoid damage to your wheels:
•Maintain proper tire pressure (seeTiresin this supplement).
•Do not drive your vehicle through an automated, commercial car wash
due to the vehicle’s low ground clearance, tire width and track. Wash
your vehicle by hand, with a commercial wand, or by using a touchless
commercial wash with no mechanical tracks on the floor.
•When installing wheels, always torque lug nuts to specification with a
torque wrench.
•Inspect your wheels for damage on a regular basis. If a wheel is
damaged, replace it immediately.
•In the event that you encounter an abnormally harsh impact, inspect
the outer diameter of your wheels, both inside and out, for damage.
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•Inspect your tires for damage on a regular basis. If a tire is damaged,
replace it immediately.
•Proper suspension alignment is critical for maximum performance and
optimal tire wear. If you notice uneven tire wear, have your alignment
checked.
•Rotate tires as recommended in the following sectionTire rotation.
•When replacing tires, the only way to assure original performance is to
use the original equipment tire. If a different tire is used, it should be
the same size, speed rating and load rating and be replaced as a set of
four. Never mix tire brands.
Winter driving
The original equipment tires on your SVT vehicle are designed for
maximum performance in dry and wet summer conditions. They are not
designed for winter use on ice or snow and cannot be used with snow
chains. If you will be operating your vehicle in these conditions, winter
or all-season tires must be used.
•Use winter tires on all four wheels and use P255/45R18 tires with a
“V” speed rating and a 93 load index or higher.
•Winter tires must be of the proper speed and load ratings.
•Be aware that winter or all-season tires will not perform as well as the
original equipment tire in dry and wet conditions. Expect handling,
steering and braking to be degraded.
•Do not use a winter tire with less than a “V” speed rating, and even
with clear, dry driving conditions do not operate your vehicle above
posted speed limits while using winter tires. Never perform high speed
driving with winter tires.
Tire rotation
Because your vehicle is equipped with unique larger tires on the rear
wheels, you can only rotate the tires side to side. You must not rotate
tires in a crisscross pattern or front to rear. If you notice that the tires
wear unevenly, have them checked.
Rotating your tires at the recommended interval (as indicated in the
Scheduled maintenance guidewill help your tires wear more evenly,
providing better tire performance and longer tire life. Unless otherwise
specified, rotate the tires approximately every 5,000 miles (8,000 km).
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