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Old 08-10-2011, 09:48 PM
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Couldn't be happier with my setup with no noticeable negative side effects.
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Old 08-10-2011, 11:05 PM
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19X9 in front with 19X10 out back. Just about feels the same as with the stock 18X8's. If your worried about it just look for a nice set of 18's to put on. Iv seen some that look good when its lowered.
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Old 08-11-2011, 11:49 AM
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Maybe try asking around about this package. It gives a modest drop that should be dealer friendly so you shouldn't have any issues with warranty work as long as you get a Ford dealer to install also. But if you choose not to go with this pretty much any progressive spring is going to be good for a comfortable low ride. As far as struts, a lot of people on here use Koni yellows. Now wheels and tires, if you remain with the same size things should remain pretty close to stock.

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Old 08-12-2011, 05:27 PM
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Old 08-12-2011, 06:58 PM
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Hotchkis, that is very helpful. Thank you kindly.
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Old 08-14-2011, 12:25 AM
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Old 08-14-2011, 01:39 AM
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Disregard my above post. Having read this, I think I'm sold on the Koni STR.T Shocks and Struts and Steeda Sport Springs. So my next question is, do I need anything else? For example the OP in that thread also replaced the factory strut mounts with Steeda's heavy duty mounts and strut brace.

I'm also not sure where to get the best price on these...
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Old 08-14-2011, 02:01 AM
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IMO don't go bigger than 19s
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Old 08-14-2011, 02:10 AM
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Originally Posted by mystangisblack
IMO don't go bigger than 19s
I would actually prefer 18s or 19s, but right now I'm pretty much sold on the Vossen VVSCV3s which only come in 20...
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Old 08-14-2011, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by VEssen
Disregard my above post. Having read this, I think I'm sold on the Koni STR.T Shocks and Struts and Steeda Sport Springs. So my next question is, do I need anything else? For example the OP in that thread also replaced the factory strut mounts with Steeda's heavy duty mounts and strut brace.

I'm also not sure where to get the best price on these...
That is the same thing I'm considering. Sam Strano has a package that sells them together for about 650 here. Shipping and handling idk about though. Everyone seems to be extremely please with the set up.
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