Front Coil-Spring Suspension Systems - Total Control Products

Better Control Of Chassis MovementA noticeable handling difference between 1960’s and more modernvehicles is the amount of chassis movement, such as body roll, andbrake dive. By relocating suspension mounting points and loweringride height approximately two inches, the front roll center heightis moved closer to the vehicle’s center of gravity. A shorter distancebetween these two points allows the shocks, springs and anti-rollbar to better control chassis movement resulting in better handling.Adjustability For Suspension TuningAdjustment of caster, camber, toe, ride height, shock valving,and a selection of spring rates enable fine tuning to meet thespecific needs of your vehicle. Caster and camber are controlledby adjusting the upper arm, lower arm and strut rod to variouslengths. The available setting range exceeds the limits offactory suspension allowing more aggressive alignmentspecs for high performance applications. Toe adjustment ismade with our optionally available heavy-duty billet tie-rodadjuster sleeve. VariShocks feature single or dual 16-positionadjustments, enabling a wide range of settings.VariShock Bolt-Ins, Adjustable ShocksTo take full advantage of the factory mounting position, a completecustom shock absorber was developed by our sister company,VariShock. Installed height, travel, valving range and mountingconfiguration are built to our exact specifications, whereas othermanufactures are forced to compromise with “off-the-shelf”products. QuickSet 1 single-adjustable shock is standard, offering16 settings at which both bump and rebound are adjustedsimultaneously. This offers a good compromise between the ultimatetuneability of the QuickSet 2 and affordability of the QuickSet 1.Optionally available is our double-adjustable QuickSet 2, whichallows individual control of vehicle separation (rebound) and settling(bump) independent of each other. This gives the ability to tune yoursuspension for desired ride quality or specific track conditions forultimate performance.VariSpring VR Series - Progressive Rate Coil SpringsTotal Control’s new VR series of progressive rate coil springs offersyou the best way to get the ride and handling you want for yourclassic Mustang. The unique design advantages of progressivesprings provides a stock like, but firm ride during normal driving.As your vehicle is driven harder, the suspension will travel into thehigher-rate range of the spring, providing increased stiffness andhandling performance improvement. Made from high strength alloysteel and wound on a specialized CNC springcoiler, VR springs are the best you can buy.Silver-powder-coat finish for a lastingappearance.3

Complete SystemThe complete front coil-spring suspension system includes the “coresystem” components plus adjustable-valve VariShocks, VR-Series coilsprings, lower spring rockers, and urethane upper spring isolators.Part NumberTCP FCSS-FDDescriptionFront control armcomplete systemVariShock Bolt-InsConsistency Through QualityOur double-adjustable QuickSet 2 allows you to control vehicle separation (rebound) andsettling (bump) independent of each other. This allows the ability to tune your suspension tothe required track conditions for ultimate performance. In the single-adjustable model, youhave 16 settings at which both bump and rebound are adjusted simultaneously. This offers agood compromise between the ultimate tunability of the QuickSet 2 and affordability of theQuickSet 1.Repeatability is unprecedented! By controlling the quality of the components, assembling themin-house and dyno-testing every assembly, TCP can deliver a pair of VariShocks that performvirtually identically — throughout the entire range of travel. Whereas other brands in thisprice range rely on cheaper offshore or OEM parts, American-made VariShocks are engineeredsystems of premium components, all designed to meet your specific needs.Superior DurabilityDurability was improved in three key areas. Internal shaft seals were specifically designedand manufactured for these shock absorbers, producing a longer-lasting seal that helpskeep dirt out of the shock absorber. Internal connections and return paths use a unique,machined configuration and added seals to prevent bypassing. Racing shocks spendconsiderable time in low-piston-speed service. In the low-speed mode, the dampingaction of the shock is dominated by bypassing flows. VariShock eliminates the bypassingof internal leakage to give the shock repeatable control in the area within which it has tooperate most frequently.256 Adjustment CombinationsVariShock’s double-adjustable design is also easier to tune: 256 different settings are at tainable simply by rotatingtwo fully accessible, 16-position knobs. All adjustments are made in seconds, without removing or unbolting theVariShock. One knob sets the bump (compression) range; the other sets rebound (extension). Both knobs are laseretchedwith directional arrows and “plus/minus” symbols that clearly indicate which direc tion achieves the desiredadjustment. Additional arrows etched into the QuickSet 2 base reveal which knobsets bump, and which sets rebound.Revolutionary Adjustment MechanismThe revolutionary adjustment mechanism is smaller than any previous design,allowing our billet-aluminum body to be both shorter and lighter. You get moreclearance around the eyes, plus greater travel within any shock length. Theshocks use “Deflective Disk Valving” in the pistons to eliminate spring fatigue.Piston rods are made from 5/8”centerless ground hard chrome steel for wearresistance and long service life. VariShock models are even “rebuildable”in the event they get bent or damaged. Custom valving is also available.Premium Urethane EndsThe urethane end has up to 350% more urethane material than otherbrands, for superior load distribution, yet no less clearance aroundthe eye. We also chose a premium urethane that has much higherload capacity for improved life than the poly bushings from othermanufacturers.6

VR-Series Coil SpringsTotal Control’s new VR series of progressive rate coil springs offersyou the best way to get the ride and handling you want for yourclassic Mustang. The unique design advantages of progressivesprings provides a stock like, but firm ride during normal driving.As your vehicle is driven harder, the suspension will travel into thehigher-rate range of the spring, providing increased stiffness andhandling performance improvement. Made from high strength alloysteel and wound on a specialized CNC spring coiler, VR springs arethe best you can buy. VR-Series springs provide the stock vehicleride height and can be trimmed to achieve a lower stance. Silverpowdercoated for a lasting appearance. Available for 1964 to 1966Mustang with small block, and 1967 to 1973 Mustangs with smallorbig-block.Part Number Application Rate Range Free Length Top BottomTCP SVM1-SP 1964-66 Mustang, small block 400-550 lb/in 12-7/8” Ground OpenTCP SVM2-SP 1967-73 Mustang, small block 410-560 lb/in 14-1/2” Ground OpenTCP SVM2-BP 1967-73 Mustang, big block 475-725 lb/in 14-1/2” Ground OpenLower Spring RockersReplacement lower spring-seat rockers for theupper control arms are available. Made from all newmaterials they feature rubber pivot bushings andlower spring isolators. Sold in pairs.Upper Spring IsolatorsOur coil-spring isolator is required with all VR springs.The coil-spring wire is a different size than stock sothe original isolator will not fit correctly. Made fromhigh strength black polyurethane for long life. Sold inpairs.TCP SVM1-02 - Lower spring rocker set, rubber bushingsTCP SVM1-01 - 1/4” thick spring isolators, blackurethane, standard heightTCP SVM1-03 - 1” thick spring isolators, blackurethane, raises ride height approximately 1-1/4”7

Front Control Arm “Core System”Part NumberDescriptionFront Control Arm Core SystemTCP FACS-FD Includes: upper control arms,lower control arms, and strut rodsFront Coil-Spring SuspensionApplicationsMake Model YearFord Fairlane 1966-19671968-1971Falcon 1960-1963 11964-1965 11966-19671968-1970Maverick 1970-1977Mustang 1964-1966 119671968-1973 2Ranchero 1960-1963 11964-1965 11966-19671968-1971Torino 1968-1971Mercury Comet 1960-1963 11964-1965 11966-19671971-1977Cougar 19671968-1973Cyclone 1964-19651966-19671968-1971Montego 1968-19711 - Must upgrade to V8 spindle2 - Excludes Boss 429Part NumberTCP FCSS-FDDescriptionFront Coil-Spring SuspensionIncludes: upper control arms, lowercontrol arms, strut rods, shocks,springs, rockers, and isolatorsOptionsDescriptionUpgrade to QuickSet 2,double-adjustable shocksUpgrade to dropped pivot-shaftsAdd drill-jig (for use with standardpivot shaft)Eccentric EliminatorsAll prices subject to change. Current pricing available at www.totalcontrolproducts.com.Total Control Products8661 Younger Creek Drive – Sacramento, CA 95828A Chris Alston’s Chassisworks, Inc., Brand8Order: 800-722-2269Tech: 916-388-0288Fax: 916-388-0295tcpsales@cachassisworks.comtcptech@cachassisworks.comwww.totalcontrolproducts.comFile: FCSS_DS.indd Rev. 01/13/2014