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Old 07-10-2012, 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 99gtstang
Hoping it will be level, 19's here as well.

Car looks great!

I really don't see the need for the panhard and other goodies just for lowering the rears do you?

I plan on struts/shocks and a lot more, but new baby = tight wallet.
Mine is a 10 but I wouldnt think so. Probably the only other thing you might consider is a set of LCA's. I've used this set from AM for a measly 99 bucks http://www.americanmuscle.com/2005-p...ling-arms.html on two occasions and have been very happy with them. I did them at the same time I did the spring swap since I was under the car anyway. Just cuz they are cheap doesnt make them crap! These things completely eliminated wheel hop and firmed my launches up quite a bit. You might want to have a set of ratcheting straps (like for tying down a load) handy to help shift the axle a bit if you do the rear LCA's. Don't bother with the other stuff IMO right now if funds are an issue.

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Old 07-10-2012, 09:38 PM
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Yes, LCA's make the world of difference. I am happy with the FRPP LCA's that came with the brembo pacakge.

My first 11 GT had bad wheel hop, the 12/brembo makes a huge difference.
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Old 07-16-2012, 08:19 PM
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Well, install took about 40 minutes. Unbolt LCA and bottom shock bolt, lower axle, swap springs, bolt up and drive. (Could have gotten away without unbolting LCA, I believe.)

Seems to be on spot, maybe a tad lower. I will know more tomorrow. Does anyone know since the spring rate is different on the brembo how will that affect the ride height up front?

Cannot wait until I get full suspension... Just the back made a huge difference.

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Old 07-17-2012, 08:00 AM
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So, the back sits a tad lower. What do you guys think about putting the isolators/thick rubber that wraps about the bottom/top of spring from the springs on my 99 to raise the back a little?
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Old 07-17-2012, 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by 99gtstang
So, the back sits a tad lower. What do you guys think about putting the isolators/thick rubber that wraps about the bottom/top of spring from the springs on my 99 to raise the back a little?
I had same problem on my Brembo car. I bit the bullet and put Roush springs in the front as well. The Brembo suspension sits higher than the standard GT.
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Old 07-17-2012, 08:59 AM
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I thought about that, but I plan to eventually get the pro kit and do everything the proper way. I found the springs for $65, so I figured why not in the mean time.
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Old 07-17-2012, 07:47 PM
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Well the iso's were not so hot.

Hard to see in picture roughly 1/8 to 1/4" lower, but the traction is a lot better.

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