Alright suspension gurus, I'm looking to put a new suspension on my 02 GT (and decided on the following becuase of cost and quality), but I need to make sure that everything will work and fit correctly together. I am looking to get a set of Eibach Sportline springs, MM C/C plates, and Tokico springs for around 500 bux, which doesn't look like a bad deal after shopping around. So I was wondering if all of these components would be compatible AND if I am missing anything that I need to install everything. (For example, do I need bushings?) I am planning on doing sway bars after I get more money. What do you all think?

 

Citizen, were on the same page. I am doing all the reasearch and am planning the same as you. I debated on the Tokico shocks/struts, but talked to the advisor at Stang Suspension and it's highly recommended to replace the stock ones.. I looked under the car the other day and my rear shocks have a very small leak, will get only worse no doubt.

Besides your list, I am adding the steering bumpstop kit for about $40 and replaceing all rubber bushings with polyurethane, learned this lesson on previous car, only way to go and cheap for the added handling increase.

I would love to see a pic of a stang with the sportline springs installed, I've seen countless ones with the pro springs installed (1 inch drop), but there is still too much gap for me.. Want to see how the 2 inch drop looks, make sure its not too tight.

Krafty

 

I still have my stock wheels on the car, since I like the looks of them anyways, and I think they are only 15's. You think I will be able to clear with the springs and stock rims? Looks like I would.

I am going to probably go with the Tokico shocks/struts from the Mach 1. They are basically identical in performance to the "Blue" tokico's, but you can get them at least 100 bux cheaper brand new.

 

If you have stock 02GT wheels. They should be 17X8.

 

It should all fit. You getting those all for $500. After installing have the alingment done as well.
Good Luck,

Matt

 

Well I finally ordered all my crap last night, now I have two days to rest before the late night in the garage, don't forget off-set bushings to avoid the bumpsteer and poly isolaters for the new springs and you can also throw in some poly mounts for new struts.

I'll shoot some pics in a few days, can't wait, good luck,
Krafty