new shocks/struts required when lowering?
08-01-2007, 06:28 PM
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RE: new shocks/struts required when lowering?
You do not NEED the adjustable panhard rod, though if your rear end moves to much to one side( to the left), you are going to need to center it again. I installed the Roush kit, and the axle is still plenty centered enough. TacoBill's "How To" for installing springs is a great reference, as is the Ford manual (your parts guy might give you the pages you need).
I guess you mention you want it lower than an 1", so if thats the case, you are going to need the adj. panhard rod, and adj camber bolts to keep things in spec. 1" kits pretty much leave everything close to stock spec.
I guess you mention you want it lower than an 1", so if thats the case, you are going to need the adj. panhard rod, and adj camber bolts to keep things in spec. 1" kits pretty much leave everything close to stock spec.
08-01-2007, 06:40 PM
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RE: new shocks/struts required when lowering?
pardon my ignorance, but wtf is a panhard rod? this is my first rwd/domestic car, so it's all new to me 
i found a BMR kit here: http://www.lmperformance.com/7786/73.html
but it doesn't say how much it lowers. it also doesn't include shocks/struts
i found a BMR kit here: http://www.lmperformance.com/7786/73.html
but it doesn't say how much it lowers. it also doesn't include shocks/struts
08-01-2007, 06:44 PM
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RE: new shocks/struts required when lowering?
ORIGINAL: UberHax0r
pardon my ignorance, but wtf is a panhard rod? this is my first rwd/domestic car, so it's all new to me
i found a BMR kit here: http://www.lmperformance.com/7786/73.html
but it doesn't say how much it lowers. it also doesn't include shocks/struts
pardon my ignorance, but wtf is a panhard rod? this is my first rwd/domestic car, so it's all new to me
i found a BMR kit here: http://www.lmperformance.com/7786/73.html
but it doesn't say how much it lowers. it also doesn't include shocks/struts
08-01-2007, 06:45 PM
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RE: new shocks/struts required when lowering?
One other thing to consider is you will have to spring for another custom alignment if you do the struts at a different time. Iused the stocked struts when I lowered my car because nobody made them when I purchased my car in 05. I can tell you without a doubt that the ride got worse and worse. The car also will handle a lot better with a set of D-specs.
08-01-2007, 06:56 PM
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RE: new shocks/struts required when lowering?
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You do not NEED the adjustable panhard rod, though if your rear end moves to much to one side( to the left), you are going to need to center it again. I installed the Roush kit, and the axle is still plenty centered enough. TacoBill's "How To" for installing springs is a great reference, as is the Ford manual (your parts guy might give you the pages you need).
I guess you mention you want it lower than an 1", so if thats the case, you are going to need the adj. panhard rod, and adj camber bolts to keep things in spec. 1" kits pretty much leave everything close to stock spec.
You do not NEED the adjustable panhard rod, though if your rear end moves to much to one side( to the left), you are going to need to center it again. I installed the Roush kit, and the axle is still plenty centered enough. TacoBill's "How To" for installing springs is a great reference, as is the Ford manual (your parts guy might give you the pages you need).
I guess you mention you want it lower than an 1", so if thats the case, you are going to need the adj. panhard rod, and adj camber bolts to keep things in spec. 1" kits pretty much leave everything close to stock spec.
Richard
08-01-2007, 06:59 PM
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RE: new shocks/struts required when lowering?
ok, lots of fantasic information in this thread, so thank you all very very much!
what i have gathered so far, is i will need:
springs
shocks/struts
adjustable pan-hard bar
what about camber things? i am really hoping someone can point me to a site/link that has a nice bundled kit i can buy and not have to shop at 19 different stores lol. i am also trying to keep it under $700 if at all possible. thanks to all of you!
what i have gathered so far, is i will need:
springs
shocks/struts
adjustable pan-hard bar
what about camber things? i am really hoping someone can point me to a site/link that has a nice bundled kit i can buy and not have to shop at 19 different stores lol. i am also trying to keep it under $700 if at all possible. thanks to all of you!
08-01-2007, 07:49 PM
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RE: new shocks/struts required when lowering?
You should be able to get it all here. I would call and ask for a package deal. Also make sure you get the panhard bar with Poly bushing if it is a daily/occasional driver. Rod Ends transfer way to much noise.
http://www.lmperformance.com/c/1/73.html
Richard
http://www.lmperformance.com/c/1/73.html
Richard
08-01-2007, 08:53 PM
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RE: new shocks/struts required when lowering?
Try also www.stangsuspension.com. If you're interested, you can also get the Saleen Suspension kit for less than $700 from www.UndergroungMustang.com. You may or may not need the adj panhard rod with that kit.