4.6L (1996-2004 Modular) Mustang Technical discussions on 1996-2004 4.6 Liter Modular Motors (2V and 4V) within.

Which springs for LT headers?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-30-2008, 03:37 PM
  #1  
nickel417
2nd Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
nickel417's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 278
Default Which springs for LT headers?

Which springs will drop my car low but not too much to where the LT will hit everything?
nickel417 is offline  
Old 08-30-2008, 04:05 PM
  #2  
SUP3RSTANG
3rd Gear Member
 
SUP3RSTANG's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: SA TOWN
Posts: 733
Default

Originally Posted by nickel417
Which springs will drop my car low but not too much to where the LT will hit everything?
you can go as low as u want. the reason u scrape lts is because your not paying attention to the road. avoid speedbumps like the plauge and try to go over steep hills at an angle and ull be fine. im stock hight and have to watch some speedbumps with my lts.
SUP3RSTANG is offline  
Old 08-30-2008, 04:25 PM
  #3  
defconfire
5th Gear Member
 
defconfire's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Cary/Charlotte, NC
Posts: 3,791
Default

I am running a 2" drop with LT's and I don't have any problems. I scrape my torque arm more than i do my headers but you probablly shouldn't have to worry about that.

Look at the pic in my sig.
defconfire is offline  
Old 08-30-2008, 05:43 PM
  #4  
GhostRider02GT
5th Gear Member
 
GhostRider02GT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: the flatlands
Posts: 3,456
Default

I also have 2" springs with the isos removed and LTs, the trick is...

1. Dont drive like a dumbass
2. Get 18" wheels to raise the car up half an inch
GhostRider02GT is offline  
Old 08-30-2008, 05:44 PM
  #5  
defconfire
5th Gear Member
 
defconfire's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Cary/Charlotte, NC
Posts: 3,791
Default

#1 will help you the most^
defconfire is offline  
Old 08-30-2008, 08:59 PM
  #6  
oxfordgt
6th Gear Member
 
oxfordgt's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Ohio
Posts: 6,448
Default

I don't scrape and I'm on coilovers so I doubt there are any springs on the market that will drop you lower then me.
oxfordgt is offline  
Old 09-01-2008, 10:18 PM
  #7  
Blk N Wht GT
2nd Gear Member
 
Blk N Wht GT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: N/A
Posts: 336
Default

I think it's the general consensus that you should drive carefully when you see obstacles in front of you and angle over speedbumps and dips/driveways, etc. I have Eibach Sportlines which are 2 inch drop but I also have 18s which do lift it up a lil more. I only scrape if I'm not paying attention or being stupid over speedbumps (or putting 5 people in your car). I love my suspension setup overall and I haven't scraped in months by being cautious.
Blk N Wht GT is offline  
Old 09-01-2008, 10:58 PM
  #8  
nickel417
2nd Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
nickel417's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 278
Default

if i go with the sportlines what all other suspension hardware to I need to go along with them?
nickel417 is offline  
Old 09-02-2008, 11:45 AM
  #9  
medrick
2nd Gear Member
 
medrick's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Tulsa, OK
Posts: 394
Default

might as well go ahead and do new struts/shocks. and while you're at it why not get some upper and lower rear control arms. thats what i'm doing. replace the whole suspension at once while it's apart.
medrick is offline  
Old 09-04-2008, 05:35 PM
  #10  
Blk N Wht GT
2nd Gear Member
 
Blk N Wht GT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: N/A
Posts: 336
Default

If you don't do your shocks/struts at the same time as lowering springs, you'll end up blowing your stock ones and having to get new ones anyways. I went ahead and got Eibach Front and Rear Sway bars as well. You notice SUCH a difference!

Medrick: Are your headlights smoked (with a spray)? covered with vinyl? or plastic covers?
Blk N Wht GT is offline  


Quick Reply: Which springs for LT headers?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:58 PM.