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Old 03-20-2009, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by wingman75
The CDC lowers the front so that I can't get my floor jack under the front and I only have the back lowered with Roush springs. I wouldn't use the CDC chin if I was going to lower the front.

Stupid question, but how do you buy springs for just the rear? And does only lowering the back absolutely force you to readjust the pinion angle/require you to get an adjustable PHB/etc etc?
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Old 03-20-2009, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by East87
Stupid question, but how do you buy springs for just the rear? And does only lowering the back absolutely force you to readjust the pinion angle/require you to get an adjustable PHB/etc etc?
The Roush springs don't lower it enough to require adjusting the pinion angle. Many people have done the rear springs only without any other suspension mods. It levels out the stance so there isn't such a huge gap between tires and fender.
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Old 03-20-2009, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by wingman75
The Roush springs don't lower it enough to require adjusting the pinion angle. Many people have done the rear springs only without any other suspension mods. It levels out the stance so there isn't such a huge gap between tires and fender.
I think this is just what I need. Lowering the front is just too involved and you have to be extra careful. How is the handling with the rear roush springs only? is the ride stiffer?
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Old 03-20-2009, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by vasman
I think this is just what I need. Lowering the front is just too involved and you have to be extra careful. How is the handling with the rear roush springs only? is the ride stiffer?
The handling is about the same as stock. I really haven't noticed a difference at all in handling or ride. I just like the leveled out look.

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Old 03-20-2009, 07:45 PM
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I'm about to order them then. Thanks Wingman!
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Old 04-07-2009, 06:14 PM
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Well I ordered the Roush rears and relocation brackets. Wingman, have you had any problems with pinion angle? I figure if it gets REALLY bad, I will get the adj UCA, otherwise...I need to chill for a bit haha.
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Old 04-07-2009, 06:27 PM
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They don't lower enough to create a problem.
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Old 04-07-2009, 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by East87
I need to chill for a bit haha.
I feel your pain, when i got my new rims all i wanted to do was lower it so the car looked better with 20s. $2k later ive replaced the entire suspension.
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Old 04-07-2009, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by wingman75
They don't lower enough to create a problem.
Thanks for making my day haha.

I didn't think it would be too much of a big deal. It's nice to hear it from someone in a position to say either way.
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Old 04-07-2009, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by nmd55
I feel your pain, when i got my new rims all i wanted to do was lower it so the car looked better with 20s. $2k later ive replaced the entire suspension.
What was so involved with yours that you ended up spending 2k on it? I am definatley going to do this soon and 2k pricetag is news to me....so please let me know what all you needed and felt you needed to change out.

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