wmtheflash

I think it's better to do it the right way.

Sure, you might be fine without the adjustable lower control arms and panhard bar, but it's not the optimal set up. Why do something half way? I know, it's a lot more money, but you'll be happy you did it properly.

Lower control arms are a great modification, too. Not only do they combat wheel hop, but they also makes a difference when you're exiting corners at least for me.

JRT1

That is howI feel about it too, might as well do it right.
What do you guys think about the BMR springs? http://www.bmrfabrication.com/05Mustang/LP001.jpg
lmperformance has this kit for $500, not bad for everything you need plus LCA relocation brakets.
Throw in some adjustable LCAs and for$760 + labor that is not a bad little setup.

I can do the panhard and LCAs myself, thenpay someone to do the springs.
How much would you expect to pay for someone replacing your springs?
I am in Richmond, VA,anyoneknow someone good in this area?
Thanks for the help.

fairlane292

Just get rear lowering sprimgs (Roush, FRPP, etc). You can eassily do that yourself (no special tools). Personally I see no reason to lower the front. ...just more $$$, don't need to to level the car and you will sacrifice ride quality. Do the fronts and you needs another $500 for D-Specs.

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moosestang

Youcould easily do the rear springs yourself. The front springs are a little bit harder, but you don't NEED a spring compressor to do them. If you lived near me i'd do all 4 springs for $150, but i'm no professional so they will probably charge more.

schapman

If you have to have themyou can purchase the spohn LCAs(175) and pan bar(155) at lmperformance.
Check around on pricing also, this is jsut the first site I found them on.

157dB

No adj panhard needed for 3/4" - 1.5" drop in the rear.
The stock panhard with stock springs is at a 2 degree angle
to the axle tubes. The length of the panhard can be measured
from bushing center to bushing center to get the length. Then
you can do the math for what ever amount of drop you desire
and get the side movement for that amount of drop. For Roush
rear springs with 3/4" drop its only 0.020-0.030 of an inch off
center from stock. Adj panhards are for hardcore 2" drops and
a waste of $$ IMO for 3/4" - 1.5" drops. Do the math and see.
Unless you have zero fender clearance from stuffing big ol tire/wheel
combos under there. Then when the suspension is on the bump stops,
you could get into the left fender with the tire.[:@][:@]Stock tires/rims
should be OK.
Adj LCAs are a plus for any rear drop for correct pinion angle.
I did 3/4" rear drop and no adj panhard or adj LCAs. The pinion
angle change was not enough for my whimpy 210 HPV6 to notice.
No driveshaft vibrations at any speed. Less wheel hop over bumps
under WOT conditions.

howarmat

while his math may indicate you dont need it, plenty of real world experience shows otherwise.....my rear was out about 1/2 inch to one side. You wont notice any difference in feel but it is not within specs for our cars and should be corrected.

157dB

So its an asthetics and specs thing....
It all depends on how deep you
want to dig the money pit. $155
for an adj panhard is a little out
of my league. Ill take the 0.030
side to side difference, thank you.

drbobvs

Take a look under any factory S197 Saleen or Roush (except the drag pack). They use the stock LCA's and panhard.

bascho

Here is how I feel about it. The Shelby GT and GT-H both have the FRPP 1.5" lowering springs and neither uses an adj PH or LCA's.