Roush Rear Springs and support mods?
01-23-2008, 12:08 PM
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Roush Rear Springs and support mods?
I have looked through posts about Roush rear springs, some people seem to say you need a adj panhard bar, control arms and maybe shocks?
Is this true?
People who actually have Roush Rear Shock please let us know.
Thanks
Is this true?
People who actually have Roush Rear Shock please let us know.
Thanks
01-23-2008, 12:15 PM
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RE: Roush Rear Springs and support mods?
depends how much of a perfectionist you are.. you could get away with roush rear springs and nothing else... but i wouldnt lower my car without considering pinion angle and getting an adjustable panhard.. and from what ive heard the stock shocks wear out a lot faster with lowering springs.. so i would go ahead and get new shocks/struts too.
01-23-2008, 12:29 PM
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RE: Roush Rear Springs and support mods?
I lowered mine with the Roush springs in the back - did not change the panhard bar, control arms, or anything. It lowered the rear 3/4 of an inch. While it did change the pinion angle no doubt, I have not noticed any adverse effects. The ride is more harsh, which is probably tougher on the shocks, but I have no complaints. If I were lowering it more, like 1.5 inches or so, I would have changed everything out since that is a big difference. Change all that over 3/4"? Nah. You're fine.
Is it worth it to you to spend $130 lowering the rear 3/4 of an inch, or $500 - $600 to do the same 3/4" (and replace the shock, bar, etc., etc.)? Your call.
Is it worth it to you to spend $130 lowering the rear 3/4 of an inch, or $500 - $600 to do the same 3/4" (and replace the shock, bar, etc., etc.)? Your call.
01-23-2008, 12:34 PM
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RE: Roush Rear Springs and support mods?
I ran Roush rear springs on stock shocks for a while, and then I got the Roush rear shocks too. I didn't notice any difference in ride quality. I'm getting the Roush front springs and struts installed Friday. I decided to get the shocks just because I wanted to make sure I did it right. I don't want any problems down the road because I went cheap on suspension upgrades. I'll eventually get LCA's (and relocation brackets), rear sway bar, and I'll probably get my pinion angle checked when I get gears installed. I'm doing a little at a time.
01-23-2008, 01:14 PM
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RE: Roush Rear Springs and support mods?
ORIGINAL: kenthicken
I lowered mine with the Roush springs in the back - did not change the panhard bar, control arms, or anything. It lowered the rear 3/4 of an inch. While it did change the pinion angle no doubt, I have not noticed any adverse effects. The ride is more harsh, which is probably tougher on the shocks, but I have no complaints. If I were lowering it more, like 1.5 inches or so, I would have changed everything out since that is a big difference. Change all that over 3/4"? Nah. You're fine.
Is it worth it to you to spend $130 lowering the rear 3/4 of an inch, or $500 - $600 to do the same 3/4" (and replace the shock, bar, etc., etc.)? Your call.
I lowered mine with the Roush springs in the back - did not change the panhard bar, control arms, or anything. It lowered the rear 3/4 of an inch. While it did change the pinion angle no doubt, I have not noticed any adverse effects. The ride is more harsh, which is probably tougher on the shocks, but I have no complaints. If I were lowering it more, like 1.5 inches or so, I would have changed everything out since that is a big difference. Change all that over 3/4"? Nah. You're fine.
Is it worth it to you to spend $130 lowering the rear 3/4 of an inch, or $500 - $600 to do the same 3/4" (and replace the shock, bar, etc., etc.)? Your call.
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