Got the new wheels put on...now I need new springs

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03-18-2010, 07:19 PM

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onederful100

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looks good.
why not get the Roush front springs to match the back

03-18-2010, 07:21 PM

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SaddleUp

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You think that's the problem? I need them on the front too? I was just concerned because the rear looks super low...

03-18-2010, 07:24 PM

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effin' speedracer

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Originally Posted by SaddleUp

Thanks Greg. Yes, That is what it looks like on guesstimation. I think a new set of springs all the way around is what is needed.....would you agree?

Yes, you would get better performance out of a tuned set.

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Originally Posted by SaddleUp

I am thinking some suspension work is in order. I agree, something's not quite right with this setup.

It was like that before, the tires are not going to change the ride hight from front to rear. Just made it stand out a little more.

03-18-2010, 07:34 PM

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alkemist

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Originally Posted by SaddleUp

I am going to be honest....these goodyears don't hold a candle to the Nitto Invos I had on the car. I will run these for now, but the replacements won't be the supercar tires. I could already feel the back end is much looser with these! When I replace the springs, would you be interested in my rear springs? They are Roush....

Hmmm, now I'm thinking if I'll end up in the same situation of looking off balance with just doing the rears. I'll let you know if I'm going to do rear only, I'm probably going to get work done within the next few weeks if I can hook up with a guy to do my 4.10's.

03-18-2010, 07:36 PM

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deekum1627

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i def would get all new springs

03-18-2010, 07:39 PM

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onederful100

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Originally Posted by SaddleUp

You think that's the problem? I need them on the front too? I was just concerned because the rear looks super low...

could be:
with you having only the rear springs now, the weight of the car is more on the rear
adding the front springs will distribute the weight of the car more evenly
and may get the rear up a slight bit
but dont blame me if i'm wrong.

03-18-2010, 08:34 PM

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pascal

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Yeah, I think you need to compensate with lowering the front as well.
If you don't like that idea, then you'll have to install milder springs out back.
Might be tough though, since the Roush ones are pretty mild as it is...

Last edited by pascal; 03-18-2010 at 08:37 PM.

03-18-2010, 08:54 PM

#18

dominant1

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I've heard you cant mix and match springs, it throws the handling off and can make for a dangerous situation. You will like the pro's and the way they sit, they ride nice too. If you decide to get the pro's get the sway bar kit also they make a world of difference...