V8_silverstang_V8

My H&R super sport lowering springs just came in today. Planning on installing them tomorrow. Just wondering if there are any tips or things that i should look out for when i'm doing the job.

Am i going to need a spring compressor? I seen a video on youtube and the guy didnt need a spring compressor. He unbolted the lower control arm and let it down slowly with a jack. Seemed okay. If anyone has an insight on this topic please let me know. Thanks

TRUEBLUE3934

No spring compressor needed. The technique with the jack under the control arm works just fine. Springs are a pretty simple task.

Will you be upgrading the struts/shocks as well?

V8_silverstang_V8

okay thanks trueblue, makes me feel a lot better. i don't have plans for shocks or struts yet, but maybe in the future. Any recommendations? Also, do u think C/C plates are necessary for a proper alignment now that i'm lowered with the H&R's? Thanks!

1998Slow 'Stang

The H&R Super Sports are quite an aggressive drop, and unless you want to wear out front tires within 7 months C/C plates are 100% necessary.

Jazzer's Official Suspension Guide would be the thing to check out if you are looking to upgrade your suspension.

Also, your stock struts/shocks will work for a while but will more than likely be bouncy and wear out prematurely.

Soldier GT

Totally agree.. Learned the hard way on that one..

UPRSharad

Yep, also if you don't have caster-camber plates, you should. You're gonna have some significant negative camber. We can hook you up with those at UPR Products. http://www.uprproducts.com/mustang-b...plates-94.html

TRUEBLUE3934

As mentioned above, the H&R SS springs will drop you down quite a bit. CC Plates will be required to reset your alignment to factory specs. You could drive it for a little while that way, but I would suggest planning for CC Plates and upgraded shocks/struts asap. If it were me, I would wait until I had the CC Plates and struts to install the springs. The downside to doing springs now and the rest later is two alignments(you will have to get aligned after each install).

A good value shock is the Koni STR-T. They are decent parts at a decent price. I opted for the Bilstein HD which are higher quality, but with a higher price. I love the Bilsteins. You could opt for adjustable shocks which provide some benefits, but only if you know how to set them properly (which many people don't).

If you haven't done so yet, I would recommend reading JAZZERS suspension guide before you purchase any more suspension components.

GOOD LUCK!!!

supersnake67

I lowered mine with 1.6 " drop front and rear without iso's front and back and the MM caster and camber plates just barely brought my camber back in . So you almost have to have them.