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Message: <blockquote data-quote="MustangChris" data-source="post: 1127623" data-attributes="member: 10830">let us know if you want a "performance" suspension, or a "dd friendly" one...first thing to hunt down is that metal on metal!!! whats causing that???next is steering:#1) prothyne standard-set  steering rack bushings (DD friendly) *or* aluminum solid bushings (lets vibration into the steering wheel)#2) new OEM steering shaft (DD friendly) *or* solid steering shaft (lets vibration into the steering wheel)#3) if those dont fix it, have the rack re-manufactured (wallet-friendly) *or* buy a cobra unit (99-04) (these cost between 90 and 130 dollars depending on the year cobra you get)Once your steering is "tight" again, replace the fluid.  Drain it from the steering rack's lines, then fill the power steering res. back up with ATF.other bushings:front control arms (OEM for DD friendly, prothyne lets vibration into the cabin)sway bar end links (dont bother with OEM, just get prothyne)sway bar bushings (dont bother with OEM, just get prothyne)motor mounts: OEM for DD, prthyne for "weekend warrior" (lets some vibration in), solid for "man's car" (lets LOTS of vibration in)transmission mount: match to the motor mounts - oem -> oem  --- prothyne -> prothyne --- solid -> solid--if you do control arm bushings, i *highly suggest* having the ball joints replaced while the arms are out.--rear bushings:upper control arms: replace OEM bushingslower control arms: prothyne bushings -- (OEM work fine, but i rarely suggest them unless your car is strickly a daily-driver)pinion snubber: i suggest replacing this with a maximum motorsports unit.all around:I suggest replacing the spring isolators.  OEM for DD, prothyne for a more "performance" oriented car.springs/shocks ---  you need to tell us what you're looking for.  Dropped car? DD? track car? etc. etc. etc. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />as you can see from my list - the "soft" oem rubber absorbs more of the vibration, the aftermarket prothyne doesnt.  In some cases the vibration-transfer will be minimal and you should bump up to prthyne anyways (rack bushings, sway bar, rear control arm, etc.)</blockquote>