if i rmember correctly, there was a post about lowering before with everything needed to know to do the job right.... butttttttt, the search isnt working so unless somebodys got the link on hand, lets make a new one, because i am interested as well.

To start, the following is what I know to be required to properly lower an S197; others please chime in where i missed stuff.

Lowering Springs - To shorten the distance between the tops and bottoms of the struts/shocks (obvi)

Shocks/Struts - Adds cushion to the new springs (which are stiffer than the stock springs) making for a less harsh and more enjoyable ride (comfort and performance). From what I understand, it is generally not advised to simply replace the stock springs with lowering springs without swapping out the shocks/struts as well due to harsh ride quality

Camber Kit/Bolts - corrects camber from lowering the height of the axles. Without adjusting the camber, the wheels/tires would have too much (negative/positive?) camber causing
excess tire wear and a harsh ride.

Lower Control Arms - Adjusts pinion angle (someone help me out here....)

In extreme lowering cases, a Driveshaft Loop may be required to prevent the driveshaft from bottoming out.

Not sure where things differ when it comes to coil-overs, so if someone wants to chime in here that would be great.

any other information or corrections are welcome and applauded.
Thanks

Sharkbait20

 

Here's the link to the Lowering Guide. If you go to 2005 -2008 Mustangs >> 4.6L V8 Specific >> Handling Performance section it is a sticky at the top of the page. This subject has been discussed ad nauseam: https://mustangforums.com/m_934501/tm.htm