Ireland Engineering
California BMW specialist making sway bars, camber plates, urethane bushings and shock packages for the 2002 and other vintage BMWs.
Covers: 1968–76 BMW 2002
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Suspension for the 1968–76 BMW 2002
Coilovers, control arms, shocks and rear links. Kits made for your car first, then universal parts that fit most cars, and every maker we track.
What it is
Everything between the body and the wheels that sets how a car rides and handles: coilover or modern shock and spring packages, tubular control arms with better geometry, sway bars, bushings, and rear-axle locating systems such as 4-links, three-links and leaf-spring upgrades. Complete kits bundle the front and rear for one car; you can also buy each piece on its own.
Why it matters
Factory suspension on most classics was soft, worn and built around bias-ply tires. Modern geometry and dampers keep the tires flat on the road, so the car turns in, stops straight and rides better at the same time. It's what lets wider modern tires and bigger brakes actually work, and fresh bushings and shocks alone transform an old car. If you're replacing the whole chassis, most of this comes with it; if you're keeping the original, this is where the handling comes from.
Made for the 1968–76 BMW 2002
4 kits
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Ireland Engineering IE 22mm front / 22mm rear sway bar set, 2002
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Ireland Engineering Bilstein rear shocks, 2002 (pair)
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Ireland Engineering Front urethane bushing kit, 2002
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Ireland Engineering Fixed front camber plates, 2002/E21/E9/E3/E12 (pair)
Building on a new chassis? Many complete chassis include brakes, steering and suspension. Compare the chassis for the 1968–76 BMW 2002.
Universal parts
Fit most cars
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Ridetech Universal Triangulated 4-Link
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Ridetech Universal Parallel 4-Link
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QA1 MS303 Front Pro Coil coil-over shock, Mustang II-style IFS, single adjustable$289.95 See it at qa1.net
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Speedway Motors Mustang II IFS w/ New Stock Control Arms, Springs, Shocks and Spindles (91034100)$1,341.99 See it at www.speedwaymotors.com
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Heidts Heidts KX-102-E Universal Mustang II Crossmember, 60in track width
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Aldan American Universal Coilovers, Phantom Series, Rebound, Single Adjustable (from)$245.99 See it at aldanamerican.com
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Aldan American Universal Coilovers, Striker Series, Double Adjustable (from)$347.99 See it at aldanamerican.com
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Energy Suspension Energy Suspension 9.8175G universal fixed-length end link set, 6in
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Energy Suspension Energy Suspension 9.8163G universal sway bar end link
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Energy Suspension Energy Suspension 9.9135R 2-1/2in tall universal bump stop
Prices were checked Oct 14, 2026 at the store linked from each part, and they change often. Product photos are shown from that store or maker's page. Confirm fitment with the seller before you order. Amazon prices aren't shown here because they change constantly; the Amazon button shows the current price. Amazon and eBay links may earn us a commission.
Who makes suspension upgrades
29 makers and stores
Ridetech
US maker of bolt-on coilover, air-spring (ShockWave/CoolRide), tubular control arm, MUSCLEbar sway bar and 4-link systems for classic cars and trucks.
Covers: 1964–67 Chevelle, GTO & GM A-body, 1968–72 Chevelle, GTO & GM A-body, 1960–66 C10 pickup, 1967–72 C10 pickup, 1973–87 Squarebody C10 pickup, 1967–69 First-gen Camaro & Firebird and 2 more
QA1
Minnesota maker of shocks, coilovers, rod ends and staged bolt-in handling kits for GM, Ford and Mopar muscle cars and trucks.
Covers: 1964–67 Chevelle, GTO & GM A-body, 1968–72 Chevelle, GTO & GM A-body, 1960–66 C10 pickup, 1967–72 C10 pickup, 1982–92 Third-gen Camaro & Firebird, 1965–70 Impala & GM B-body and 2 more
Speedway Motors
Nebraska hot-rod parts retailer and manufacturer selling its own Mustang II IFS kits, crossmembers and suspension hardware alongside major brands.
Covers: 1970–81 Second-gen Camaro & Firebird, 1953–56 F-100 pickup, 1941–48 Ford car, 1978–88 GM G-body (Monte Carlo, Regal, Cutlass, Grand Prix)
Heidts
Illinois maker of Mustang II and Pro-G independent front suspensions, rear 4-links and IRS units for street rods and muscle cars.
Covers: 1967–69 First-gen Camaro & Firebird, 1962–67 Chevy II / Nova, 1955–57 Tri-Five Chevrolet (Bel Air, 210, 150, Nomad)
Aldan American
California coilover maker offering universal coilovers and bolt-on vehicle-specific coilover conversion kits for domestic cars and trucks.
Covers: 1958–64 Impala, Bel Air & Biscayne, 1955–57 Tri-Five Chevrolet (Bel Air, 210, 150, Nomad)
Energy Suspension
California maker of Hyper-Flex polyurethane bushing kits, end links and bump stops, both vehicle-specific and universal.
Covers: 1967–69 First-gen Camaro & Firebird
Detroit Speed (DSE)
North Carolina pro-touring chassis company known for Speed Kits, Hydroformed subframes, Aluma-Frame front suspensions and the QuadraLink rear suspension.
Covers: 1967–72 C10 pickup, 1967–69 First-gen Camaro & Firebird, 1979–93 Fox-body Mustang, 1964½–70 Mustang, 1968–74 Nova
Hotchkis Sport Suspension
California maker of sport sway bars, leaf springs, tubular arms, shocks and TVS (Total Vehicle System) packages for classic muscle cars.
Covers: 1964–67 Chevelle, GTO & GM A-body, 1968–72 Chevelle, GTO & GM A-body, 1967–69 First-gen Camaro & Firebird, 1966–70 Mopar B-body (Charger, Road Runner, GTX, Coronet), 1970–74 Mopar E-body (Challenger, Barracuda/'Cuda), 1968–74 Nova and 1 more
UMI Performance
Pennsylvania maker of chromoly control arms, coilover conversion brackets, sway bars and chassis braces for GM A/F/G/X-body cars and C10 trucks.
Covers: 1964–67 Chevelle, GTO & GM A-body, 1968–72 Chevelle, GTO & GM A-body, 1967–72 C10 pickup, 1973–87 Squarebody C10 pickup, 1970–81 Second-gen Camaro & Firebird, 1978–88 GM G-body (Monte Carlo, Regal, Cutlass, Grand Prix)
Global West Suspension
California maker of Del-A-Lum bushed tubular control arms, coilover arms and front-end packages for GM, Ford and Mopar classics.
Covers: 1964–67 Chevelle, GTO & GM A-body, 1968–72 Chevelle, GTO & GM A-body, 1966–70 Fairlane & Torino, 1965–70 Impala & GM B-body
Total Control Products (TCP)
Chassisworks' Ford brand making coilover front suspensions, g-Link/g-Bar rear suspensions and leaf-spring systems for 1960-77 Mustang, Cougar and Falcon.
Covers: 1967–70 Mercury Cougar, 1960–65 Falcon & Comet, 1964½–70 Mustang
Chris Alston's Chassisworks
California chassis company offering g-Machine/gStreet bolt-on suspension, front clips, 4-links and VariShock coilovers for GM classics.
Covers: 1964–67 Chevelle, GTO & GM A-body, 1968–72 Chevelle, GTO & GM A-body, 1967–69 First-gen Camaro & Firebird, 1968–74 Nova
Fatman Fabrications
North Carolina builder of Mustang II-style IFS kits, front stubs and bolt-in IFS systems for street rods and classic trucks and cars.
Covers: 1964½–70 Mustang
Classic Performance Products (CPP)
California supplier of staged Pro-Touring kits, tubular control arms, sway bars, IFS kits and suspension rebuild parts for classic GM, Ford and Mopar.
Covers: 1967–69 First-gen Camaro & Firebird, 1962–67 Chevy II / Nova, 1968–74 Nova, 1955–57 Tri-Five Chevrolet (Bel Air, 210, 150, Nomad)
Viking Performance
Maker of Crusader/Warrior/Berserker adjustable shocks and coilover kits for muscle cars, sold direct and through partners such as UMI.
Covers: 1967–69 First-gen Camaro & Firebird, 1958–64 Impala, Bel Air & Biscayne
Bilstein
German monotube shock maker whose B6 4600/5100 and B8 5125 lines cover many classic cars, trucks and 4x4s.
Covers: 1968–72 Chevelle, GTO & GM A-body, 1966–77 Early Bronco, 1967–72 C10 pickup, 1968–74 Nova, 1988–98 OBS C1500 pickup
KONI
Dutch maker of adjustable shock absorbers whose red Classic/Special line covers many vintage cars including Mustangs, 911s and the Mercedes W113.
Covers: 1963–71 Mercedes-Benz SL Pagoda (W113), 1964½–70 Mustang, 1965–98 Porsche 911, air-cooled
Prothane
Maker of polyurethane suspension bushings, body mounts and Total Kits for classic and modern vehicles.
Covers: 1970–81 Second-gen Camaro & Firebird, 1968–74 Nova
MOOG
Long-running chassis-parts brand making OE-style ball joints, tie rods, idler arms and control arms for classic and modern vehicles.
Covers: 1970–81 Second-gen Camaro & Firebird, 1967–70 Mercury Cougar, 1960–65 Falcon & Comet, 1978–88 GM G-body (Monte Carlo, Regal, Cutlass, Grand Prix), 1964½–70 Mustang
Kanter Auto Products
New Jersey supplier of restoration suspension rebuild and front-end kits for 1930s-1980s American cars.
Covers: 1949–54 Chevrolet car (Styleline, Fleetline, Bel Air)
Elephant Racing
California Porsche specialist known for Sphericals and Polybronze bushings, camber plates, swaybars and suspension packages for the 1965-89 911.
Covers: 1965–98 Porsche 911, air-cooled
Tarett Engineering
Porsche suspension maker of swaybars, drop links, coilover conversions and suspension packages for 911, 914 and later models.
Covers: 1965–98 Porsche 911, air-cooled
Wevo
Porsche parts maker of Camberking strut braces, spring-plate systems, mounts and shifter parts.
Covers: 1965–98 Porsche 911, air-cooled
Moss Motors
California British-car parts supplier selling GAZ shock and sway bar kits and uprated torsion bars for the Jaguar E-Type.
Covers: 1961–75 Jaguar E-Type
KW Suspensions
German coilover maker whose V3 kits include a De Tomaso Pantera application.
Covers: 1971–92 De Tomaso Pantera
Ground Control
Maker of coilover conversions and camber plates for Japanese sports cars including the S30 Z.
Covers: 1970–78 Datsun 240Z, 260Z & 280Z (S30)
Flyin' Miata
Colorado Miata specialist selling suspension packages, coilovers and sway bars for NA/NB MX-5s.
Covers: 1990–2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA & NB)
Old Man Emu (ARB)
Australian 4x4 suspension brand (part of ARB) making leaf springs, shocks and bushings for Land Cruisers and other off-roaders.
Covers: 1960–84 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
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