ThisIsMyStang

If you were to put wider tires on the back to where they would stick out past the wheelwell, would they rub when you hit a bump or would they still clear? And I need more info on the 4cyl. springs. I've heard of this before and never knew how it was done or the cost of going that route or even where to get them for that matter.

califas_1987

Here's the write up I was talking about, i guess the balljoints do a 1/2 in drop.

https://mustangforums.com/m_4025990/tm.htm

ColinGT

Ya if i got springs to just lower it like 1.5, 2.0. Would i need anything else?

not tryin to jack the thread.

califas_1987

if you went with a 2in drop and you want to do all you can to correct the geometry, you should get caster camber plates, steering rack off-set bushings, bump-steer correction kit, shorter end links to connect to the sway bar, aftermarket shocks and struts, and finally... an alignment.

however at the very least, offset bushings, and if needed the cc plates to correct the alignment. You dont have to replace the struts, but you eventually will have to as they will wear faster.

gtmustang1121

i have maximum motorsports spring in my car which lowers it a little less that 2 inches and its not enough for me personally im saving for coil-overs from mm which will run you around 1300 to 15 , but are so much .more adjustable ....hope this helps

johnr2001gt

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If you were to put wider tires on the back to where they would stick out past the wheelwell, would they rub when you hit a bump or would they still clear? And I need more info on the 4cyl. springs. I've heard of this before and never knew how it was done or the cost of going that route or even where to get them for that matter.
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I HAVE 275/40/17 on the back now with no issues. and yes a wider tire would still clear without rubbing.

sitnlopro99gt

Coilovers are def the way to go if you can afford and justify the invesment, I would never go back to anything else.iI you shop around you can get a decent kitfor around 1k.....

johnr2001gt

your car looks very sharp, nice ride.

Ecstasy

dont waste your money on those x2 balljoints, lower your car, dont worry about 1/4 time because its not something your going to notice and your going to be much happier once its lowered.

ThisIsMyStang

Thats what I've come to conclude. I think I'm set on the H&R sportlines with cc plates for now. I don't drive my car much, only in the summer on nice days so I think the struts would hold out for awhile or at least long enough to save up for some new ones. Is this something I could install myself or would it be worth it to take it to a garage and let them deal with it and not get my hands dirty.