2005-2014 Mustangs Discussions on the latest S197 model Mustangs from Ford.

Lowered the car yesterday.

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Old Jan 31, 2014 | 10:54 AM
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The drop is 1.5 all around. Its not quite there yet though. So far I have not got a alignment but I am planning on doing the tie rod ends in a week or 2 so I don't want to pay twice. I've only scraped going over a speed bump once. I hit it going way to quick. If you drive normal over them you wont scrap at all. Its not like its a civic that has to go over the bumps sideways. Like I said earlier the ride is a bit rougher. But nothing too bad. I'm really waiting for these tires to ware out before I get some 18s I don't want to be getting rid of some good tires just for looks.
Old Jan 31, 2014 | 11:12 AM
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How did you address the bump steer/camber situation?
Old Jan 31, 2014 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by 157dB
How did you address the bump steer/camber situation?
bumpsteer problem? he said its all fine except he gonna center the rear with a panhard bar.

or did u experience bumpsteer problem? how low was ur drop? seems like from everyone i talked to with a 1.5" drop all u really need is the caster bolts and a panhard bar.
Old Jan 31, 2014 | 01:56 PM
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Good job
Old Jan 31, 2014 | 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by RazorGT
bumpsteer problem? he said its all fine except he gonna center the rear with a panhard bar.

or did u experience bumpsteer problem? how low was ur drop? seems like from everyone i talked to with a 1.5" drop all u really need is the caster bolts and a panhard bar.
With a 1.5" drop, you can get away without an upgraded bumpsteer kit. In fact, most of our customers DON'T run one on their lowered Mustang.

For the 05-09 Mustangs, it's best to use Eibach chamber bolts for a better alignment. The newer Mustangs can get away without the bolts for a 1.5" drop. Other than that, an adjustable panhard bar is the only part that's "required."

Give me a shout if yo have more suspension questions!

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Old Feb 2, 2014 | 12:17 PM
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Looks great OP. Those SR springs are on sale right now at AM for only $99. That is Black Friday pricing, so jump on it while it's happening. Normal price is $179.
Old Feb 2, 2014 | 02:57 PM
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So the panhard bar isn't "required" to complete this mod?
Old Feb 2, 2014 | 03:43 PM
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Looks good! I like the stance!
Old Feb 2, 2014 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by mustangspotential
However, me personally I would wait until I had 18's to lower because the gap would be less.
Why do people always say this, when it is just not true.
If you buy the proper size tire as per Ford specs, the overall diameter of the tire will be the same or very close.
So the gap will be the same or very close, regardless of the wheel size.

And OP the car looks great, lowering is a must on these cars.
Old Feb 2, 2014 | 09:46 PM
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I was gonna ask if you had it aligned yet, but I guess you should wait until you replace the tie rod ends. Then for sure zero out the toe angle.



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