How To Install Springs
06-14-2005, 08:48 PM
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How To Install Springs
Of the folks here who have aftermarket springs on their Stangs, who has done it themselves? I'm looking for some pointers and caveats before I take on the task myself. Is there an online tech article on how to do it yourself? I put springs on my '99 GT myself, but that one didn't have coilovers. That's the main thing bothering me.
Any help?
Any help?
06-14-2005, 08:55 PM
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RE: How To Install Springs
I might be letting myself know by then! 
But just in case, be sure to take some pictures and notes of what you're doing so you can post a tech article about it on these forums.
But just in case, be sure to take some pictures and notes of what you're doing so you can post a tech article about it on these forums.
06-14-2005, 09:31 PM
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RE: How To Install Springs
TD1320 lowered his and is going to help me with mine you might try getting a hold of him he says it is real easy but you maybe should replace the panhard rod with a adjustable one Because when you lower the car it it throws of the centering of your rear tires.If you want to know where to find the adjustable panhard rod. www.bmrfabrication.com/
Maybe pro-line being not as low as sport-line might not require new panhard rod not sure.
Maybe pro-line being not as low as sport-line might not require new panhard rod not sure.
06-14-2005, 10:09 PM
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RE: How To Install Springs
I hope I don't need a new panhard rod. Seems like Eibach would've mentioned that if it were necessary. I have the Pro-kit and the installation notes only say to have it realigned to factory specs after lowering it.
06-14-2005, 10:32 PM
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RE: How To Install Springs
My instructions do not say anything either.After you install the springs drop a plumb-bob from the top of the wheel well and measure the top of the tire on both sides to see if the tires are centered.
06-14-2005, 11:38 PM
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06-15-2005, 06:16 AM
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RE: How To Install Springs
http://www.2mfffabshop.com/eibach.htm
That was a cool link.
It occurs to me that as long as you are having that done you could probably get lots more work done. Maybe braided brake lines...
Any other things?
Personally the after-pictures make the car there look a bit too low for my commute. Here in Los Angeles, rich homeowners and corrupt city builders have spent millions on 15MPH speed bumps on roads through residential areas. They all drive SUVs so those bumps don't bother them as much. My GT doesn't like to go over 15 on them.
That was a cool link.
It occurs to me that as long as you are having that done you could probably get lots more work done. Maybe braided brake lines...
Any other things?
Personally the after-pictures make the car there look a bit too low for my commute. Here in Los Angeles, rich homeowners and corrupt city builders have spent millions on 15MPH speed bumps on roads through residential areas. They all drive SUVs so those bumps don't bother them as much. My GT doesn't like to go over 15 on them.