Which lowering springs to use..?

Avalanch3 · 11-03-2009, 03:32 AM

I'm going to order some lowering springs to use along with Tokico D-Specs. Right now I am searching which springs to get, and I really don't know what is the best for my needs.

What I am looking for is a modest drop, nothing slammed. Around 1.2-1.5 inches all around would be perfect. Also this is for mostly street use, I want the best handling out there (not a drag setup or anything).

These are the two kits I have my eye one:

Ground Force Mustang Lowering Kit

I don't know many people who have bought Ground Force springs, but they seem promising. I called them up and talked to them about their product, seems like they know what they are doing. Unlike some of the kits out there (like H&R), both the V6 springs and the GT springs have different spring rates designed for the weight of each car.

Ford Racing Mustang Springs

The FRPP springs look very promising too, but I'm scared that these won't handle as good as other springs/kits do..

Can anyone help me out?

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ODDYSEY · 11-03-2009, 08:29 AM

I have the FRPP springs and they are great. They handle better than alot of the other kits, and I am pretty sure they were made by Eibach.

Look at my car for the drop, and I have gotten compliments on the handling by a couple of GT owners (one who had FRPP springs

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Avalanch3 · 11-03-2009, 03:35 PM

That just made me even more iffy on the frpp springs.. It's just that eibach seems way too generic, they make springs for everyone and it seems like a costco of springs...

Ken04 · 11-03-2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Avalanch3

That just made me even more iffy on the frpp springs.. It's just that eibach seems way too generic, they make springs for everyone and it seems like a costco of springs...

Eibach is a great company, they specialize in suspensions. Costco has LOTS of stuff, Eibach does suspensions. Ford sells them and they have to warranty them. I'd be more afraid of Ground Force than I would Eibach.

And you're right about different springs for each car. The V6 has a lighter rear axle and needs a slightly lighter spring. But there isn't that much difference. I have BMR springs on my wife's V6, they don't differentiate from models and it's fine. But I'm going to find some V6 specific springs for her car and put the BMR's on my car.

ODDYSEY · 11-03-2009, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken04

Eibach is a great company, they specialize in suspensions. Costco has LOTS of stuff, Eibach does suspensions. Ford sells them and they have to warranty them. I'd be more afraid of Ground Force than I would Eibach.

+1 you are looking at it wrong. If A LOT of other companies are rebranding Eibach, then they must be doing it because they are a good suspension company, not because they are cheap.

The Ground Force ones I have never heard of.

Avalanch3 · 11-03-2009, 04:08 PM

Did you have to get an adjustable panhard rod for the 1.5 inch drop? Or what else did you replace

Sancho805 · 11-03-2009, 06:00 PM

was looking into the frpp springs myself. not looking for too much, just something proper. oddy, how is your clearance over bumps, curbs, etc.? thats my only concern.

legendlime05 · 11-03-2009, 09:28 PM

have you considered h&r yet? i have them and more than love them.

kn0x` · 11-03-2009, 09:56 PM

I have the Eibach Pro-Kit and it lowered my car like 1.5-1.8 all around. I forgot the correct measurement. It has been great, I just wish that I had the tokico shocks and struts. And no, i didnt get the adj. panhard bar.

heartinacage · 11-04-2009, 02:08 AM

I have the FRPP springs and dampers. I love them. No clearance issues whatsoever.