Which springs to get...
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Which springs to get...
My tax return will be coming in shortly, and I'm looking to lower the stang. I want to lower it just to make it look better, not really anything too drastic. I really just want to downsize the wheel well space. Anyways, I was looking at Ford Racing springs, because they're cheaper and I'm not needing anything too elaborate.
What is the difference between the different letters on the springs, like B springs and C springs. Also, I read that if I get the C springs (I believe it was those) that I won't need to replace my shocks and all that. I'm kinda trying to stay away from replacing all that stuff unless dire necessary.
Any advice would be awesome-- I'm not familiar with stuff like this.
What is the difference between the different letters on the springs, like B springs and C springs. Also, I read that if I get the C springs (I believe it was those) that I won't need to replace my shocks and all that. I'm kinda trying to stay away from replacing all that stuff unless dire necessary.
Any advice would be awesome-- I'm not familiar with stuff like this.
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RE: Which springs to get...
xRock
I am also looking for reasonable springs and the Ford B are the ones I am considering. The B's are progressive and offer a normal ride and are about 1 to 1.25 inch lower. The C's are stiffer and are not progressive, but are slightly cheaper. Also lower about 1 to 1.25 inches. Someone correct me if I am wrong, but for that small amount of lowering we should not have to change shocks etc from what I have read. Anyone know how much a shop would charge to put in a set of springs??
Thanks , Lakeman
I am also looking for reasonable springs and the Ford B are the ones I am considering. The B's are progressive and offer a normal ride and are about 1 to 1.25 inch lower. The C's are stiffer and are not progressive, but are slightly cheaper. Also lower about 1 to 1.25 inches. Someone correct me if I am wrong, but for that small amount of lowering we should not have to change shocks etc from what I have read. Anyone know how much a shop would charge to put in a set of springs??
Thanks , Lakeman
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RE: Which springs to get...
Won't needs new shocks and you don't need c/c plates. Although I bought them just in case. I personally like the eibach products. Either way, 1 to 1.5 inch lowering will look great. TO ME any further and you can run into driving/parking issues.
Take care,
Ceyko
Take care,
Ceyko
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RE: Which springs to get...
ORIGINAL: ceyko
Won't needs new shocks and you don't need c/c plates. Although I bought them just in case. I personally like the eibach products. Either way, 1 to 1.5 inch lowering will look great. TO ME any further and you can run into driving/parking issues.
Take care,
Ceyko
Won't needs new shocks and you don't need c/c plates. Although I bought them just in case. I personally like the eibach products. Either way, 1 to 1.5 inch lowering will look great. TO ME any further and you can run into driving/parking issues.
Take care,
Ceyko
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From: San Diego, CA
RE: Which springs to get...
ORIGINAL: xRockThePonyx
My tax return will be coming in shortly, and I'm looking to lower the stang. I want to lower it just to make it look better, not really anything too drastic. I really just want to downsize the wheel well space. Anyways, I was looking at Ford Racing springs, because they're cheaper and I'm not needing anything too elaborate.
What is the difference between the different letters on the springs, like B springs and C springs. Also, I read that if I get the C springs (I believe it was those) that I won't need to replace my shocks and all that. I'm kinda trying to stay away from replacing all that stuff unless dire necessary.
Any advice would be awesome-- I'm not familiar with stuff like this.
My tax return will be coming in shortly, and I'm looking to lower the stang. I want to lower it just to make it look better, not really anything too drastic. I really just want to downsize the wheel well space. Anyways, I was looking at Ford Racing springs, because they're cheaper and I'm not needing anything too elaborate.
What is the difference between the different letters on the springs, like B springs and C springs. Also, I read that if I get the C springs (I believe it was those) that I won't need to replace my shocks and all that. I'm kinda trying to stay away from replacing all that stuff unless dire necessary.
Any advice would be awesome-- I'm not familiar with stuff like this.
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How many miles are on your Stang?
The stock shocks aren't the greatest, so if you have some miles on them and then lower the car, even with a smaller drop, you are going to make those shocks wear out even faster. Now you may get a year out of it, but you should really replace them while you are at it.
Your best bet would be to get some Mach 1 Tokicos to go with the springs (the Ford springs or Steedas would work well with them) they are only $180 or so for all 4.
The stock shocks aren't the greatest, so if you have some miles on them and then lower the car, even with a smaller drop, you are going to make those shocks wear out even faster. Now you may get a year out of it, but you should really replace them while you are at it.
Your best bet would be to get some Mach 1 Tokicos to go with the springs (the Ford springs or Steedas would work well with them) they are only $180 or so for all 4.
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Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Da Ville
RE: Which springs to get...
Yo I got a 99 Mustang v6 and i want to drop it about 2" but theres one problem....i got some 18"x9" Saleen wheels. Am i going to have trouble with rubbing in the front? and i guess i need an allignment kit? seggestions???[&:]
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RE: Which springs to get...
ORIGINAL: devinsteen
I have the Ford spring kit and love it. The spring are cheap and work great. Make sure you get the progressive kit and not the sport kit. You won't need new shocks but I would advise you get Caster/Camber plates. I thought I wouldn't need them but my front tires have uneven wear[&:] I will be getting the C&C plates when I get new tires.
ORIGINAL: xRockThePonyx
My tax return will be coming in shortly, and I'm looking to lower the stang. I want to lower it just to make it look better, not really anything too drastic. I really just want to downsize the wheel well space. Anyways, I was looking at Ford Racing springs, because they're cheaper and I'm not needing anything too elaborate.
What is the difference between the different letters on the springs, like B springs and C springs. Also, I read that if I get the C springs (I believe it was those) that I won't need to replace my shocks and all that. I'm kinda trying to stay away from replacing all that stuff unless dire necessary.
Any advice would be awesome-- I'm not familiar with stuff like this.
My tax return will be coming in shortly, and I'm looking to lower the stang. I want to lower it just to make it look better, not really anything too drastic. I really just want to downsize the wheel well space. Anyways, I was looking at Ford Racing springs, because they're cheaper and I'm not needing anything too elaborate.
What is the difference between the different letters on the springs, like B springs and C springs. Also, I read that if I get the C springs (I believe it was those) that I won't need to replace my shocks and all that. I'm kinda trying to stay away from replacing all that stuff unless dire necessary.
Any advice would be awesome-- I'm not familiar with stuff like this.
Won't needs new shocks and you don't need c/c plates. Although I bought them just in case. I personally like the eibach products. Either way, 1 to 1.5 inch lowering will look great. TO ME any further and you can run into driving/parking issues.
Take care,
Ceyko
Take care,
Ceyko
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