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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 11:43 PM
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Default lowering springs?

Test fitted 255-35-20 yesterday and love the new look.
but it leaves a bigger gap than my 18's. I want the lowest
drop springs and looks like american muscle has them at almost
2". Is the lowest I could go or is there anything out there lower?
Old Jan 20, 2011 | 01:10 AM
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Dropping more than 1.5" opens up all kinds of issues...I recommend Steeda Sport springs, see Handling Section of this forum.
Old Jan 20, 2011 | 04:18 AM
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Thanks!
Old Jan 20, 2011 | 06:26 AM
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+1, you really dont want anything that low like eibach sportlines.... Crappy ride and youre axle isnt far from hitting under your car, plus you have to trim bump stops and all.
Old Jan 20, 2011 | 09:22 AM
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People with HellaFlush cars dont care... Maybe he wants a hellaflush mustang...

If you want lower then sportlines you can either clamp the spring or cut a coil on it...

Which cutting i no one recomends.... Or get coilovers... But Coilovers suck in my opinion.
Old Jan 20, 2011 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Kixsters
People with HellaFlush cars dont care... Maybe he wants a hellaflush mustang...

If you want lower then sportlines you can either clamp the spring or cut a coil on it...

Which cutting i no one recomends.... Or get coilovers... But Coilovers suck in my opinion.
Clamps sound dangerous and cutting is terrible ride lol.
Old Jan 20, 2011 | 01:03 PM
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+2, anything lower then 2" drop has serious effects on alignment angles, ride comfort, suspension center line etc..... It may actually make the vehicle handle worse.
Old Jan 20, 2011 | 04:20 PM
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That's why they recomend the caster plates right? I just want. The wheel well filled without any gaps. I've seen alot of pics online but I don't know what they r running
Old Jan 20, 2011 | 04:56 PM
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im also looking to lower my car, so i know when your start getting into low drops, its recommended to upgrade your shocks. Is that still necessary if you only drop 1.5''?
Old Jan 20, 2011 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by MustangBradQ
im also looking to lower my car, so i know when your start getting into low drops, its recommended to upgrade your shocks. Is that still necessary if you only drop 1.5''?
Necessary? No not at all, but a good idea yea very much so.

You WILL end up doing it down the road when your shocks/struts start to go.



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