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Old May 9, 2010 | 09:07 PM
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Default Steeda and Koni installed....

Finally had time to install the Koni's and the Steeda Sport springs. Also installed the Steeda HD Strut mounts...

Car is solid and the drive is perfect. I like the stance too, still has the Mustang aggressive look with the tail a bit higher. Drop is 1" in the front and 1.25" in the rear...

Jack in position



Removing the torque bar



Securing the wheel assembly



Old strut assembly removed



Koni's installed



HD Strut Mounts, top side



Love the way it sits



Front wheel



Rear wheel

Old May 9, 2010 | 09:26 PM
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very nice looking

do you have any side shots that show the front/rear gaps?


and mind posting the part #'s for what you used?
Old May 9, 2010 | 09:37 PM
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now go have fun and put that stang in the twisties
Old May 9, 2010 | 10:04 PM
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Koni Springs STR.T - Street (Orange):
http://www.stranoparts.com/

Steeda Sport Springs:
http://www.steeda.com/products/steed...springs_05.php

Steeda Heavy Duty Upper Strut Mounts:
http://www.steeda.com/products/heavy...nts_street.php


Not the best picture, but you get the idea....I wish the wheels was 1" more offset. That will fill the gap nicely.


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Old May 10, 2010 | 06:49 AM
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That sits perfectly! Now I know what set up I'm going to do.
Old May 10, 2010 | 07:55 AM
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looks bad *** man, nice job. i just did the same setup only i used gt500 strut mounts and eibach pro kit. and ur right it drives great it def somethign i should of done sooner.
Old May 10, 2010 | 10:12 AM
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The springs are stiffer than OEM, but not so bad that your fillings fall out of your mouth. I did take it around a 90 degree corner at about 90mph, both front and rear tires got loose, but the power slide was very well balanced and controllable

PS. We have thank Sam Strano, he's the one who recommended this setup!
Old May 10, 2010 | 07:03 PM
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thanks for the info. bookmarked this for when I'm ordering stuff.
Old May 10, 2010 | 07:47 PM
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As far as tools are concerned....had to use a 19mm socket on the strut compressing clamps.

Sockets 10mm, 13mm, 15mm and 18mm.
Socket Wrench
Torque Wrench (up 150lbs)
Wrench - 9mm, 18mm (not sure on the 9mm, used to hold the strut shaft)
Floor Jack
Jack Stands (x2)

PS. Not sure how to torque the bolt on the top of the strut. I used a shifting wrench on it, think it may be 20mm or 21mm.
Old May 15, 2010 | 06:02 PM
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Looks very nice, congrats.



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