Lowering springs?
07-23-2006, 11:10 PM
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Lowering springs?
Can I just replace the springs without doing the rear control arms for now?[&:] I really want to lower my car. Im so sick of the 4x4 look. For those that know about lowering, what do you suggest I do? Thanks. 
07-23-2006, 11:21 PM
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RE: Lowering springs?
you can do the springs without modifying the lca's. However depending on what spring drop you do if you go lower than 1.5" I would reccomend you get caster camber plates. Either way you will need a good alignment for the front when your done to be on the safe side. The other rear suspension mods can wait till you have money etc and its all a matter of what you intend to do with your car dd, track etc.
07-24-2006, 12:25 AM
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RE: Lowering springs?
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Cool. Thanks. What about my shocks? Can I keep them or do I need get different ones? Also, will I have any issues with the pinion angle?
Cool. Thanks. What about my shocks? Can I keep them or do I need get different ones? Also, will I have any issues with the pinion angle?
07-24-2006, 12:35 AM
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RE: Lowering springs?
i dropped mine a inch and a half with eibach spring kit all around . thing rides sweet didnt have to get a alighnment or anything no wear on the tires either the 2 inch drop looks way better tho wish i did that but u will probably need caster plates and ****
07-24-2006, 02:13 AM
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RE: Lowering springs?
Heres the springs I think i`m gonna go with. How hard will they be to install?
http://mustangtuning.com/eibach-pro-...-04-coupe.html
http://mustangtuning.com/eibach-pro-...-04-coupe.html
07-24-2006, 12:20 PM
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RE: Lowering springs?
I'm not sure why people continue to preach that you DON'T need new struts/shocks when you do Upgraded springs..
Not only is it incorrect, since the original struts/shocks are valved to go at stock height, the vast majority of times, the shocks will blow out for several reasons, shortly after installation. Between a higher spring rate, less suspension travel and more than likely, a more aggressive driving approach will yield some potentially dangerous results..
Sure you don't HAVE to change them, but why risk it?? Also, would you rather do the work twice, or 3 times, or all at once??
Have fun...
JT
Not only is it incorrect, since the original struts/shocks are valved to go at stock height, the vast majority of times, the shocks will blow out for several reasons, shortly after installation. Between a higher spring rate, less suspension travel and more than likely, a more aggressive driving approach will yield some potentially dangerous results..
Sure you don't HAVE to change them, but why risk it?? Also, would you rather do the work twice, or 3 times, or all at once??
Have fun...
JT
07-24-2006, 12:32 PM
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RE: Lowering springs?
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I'm not sure why people continue to preach that you DON'T need new struts/shocks when you do Upgraded springs..
Not only is it incorrect, since the original struts/shocks are valved to go at stock height, the vast majority of times, the shocks will blow out for several reasons, shortly after installation. Between a higher spring rate, less suspension travel and more than likely, a more aggressive driving approach will yield some potentially dangerous results..
Sure you don't HAVE to change them, but why risk it?? Also, would you rather do the work twice, or 3 times, or all at once??
Have fun...
JT
I'm not sure why people continue to preach that you DON'T need new struts/shocks when you do Upgraded springs..
Not only is it incorrect, since the original struts/shocks are valved to go at stock height, the vast majority of times, the shocks will blow out for several reasons, shortly after installation. Between a higher spring rate, less suspension travel and more than likely, a more aggressive driving approach will yield some potentially dangerous results..
Sure you don't HAVE to change them, but why risk it?? Also, would you rather do the work twice, or 3 times, or all at once??
Have fun...
JT