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Old May 5, 2010 | 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Tylus
you realize that is only shocks/struts + springs + caster/camber plates right?

hardly worth $1,500 + shipping.


it doesn't even include better sway bars. You can do at least as good if not better with other products and for at least $500 cheaper.

Hell, you can grab GT500KR shocks/springs for $400. Lowers you over 1" at the same time.
Might want to check their website for what is really included in this kit. It is a fully adjustable shocks/struts with coilover suspension. The last time I checked a good coil over kit costs about this much. It is simply not just shocks springs and a camber plate.
Old May 5, 2010 | 11:11 AM
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Arnt the gt5000kr springs rated for a heavier engine?
Old May 5, 2010 | 11:51 AM
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this suspension also doesn't include control arms, brackets or a panhard bar.

if you want a car that will handle, get the parts/pieces elsewhere IMO. You can fully replace your entire suspension with better components that will make the car handle 100% better for less money.
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Might want to check their website for what is really included in this kit. It is a fully adjustable shocks/struts with coilover suspension. The last time I checked a good coil over kit costs about this much. It is simply not just shocks springs and a camber plate.
yep, I oversimplified the kit. But what I said is true. You are paying in triple if not quadrouple the price for some coil-overs...aka shocks/springs. And not the best ones at that.

all so you can change the ride height occasionally. I personally would get the front height set at a certain hieght and never touch again. Then maybe buy 2 different sets of rear springs. one set for street, one set for strip. take you 5 minutes to swap out and you save 1/2 the price.
Old May 5, 2010 | 11:57 AM
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yes, the KR springs are for a 5.4 4v motor.

I'm still trying to find out if the 200-250 lb differenece will have a GT riding higher up front compared to the way a GT500 would sit.

It's a 1" drop on the GT500 when you install the KR shocks/struts/springs...which is why I'm considering the swap. That, and you can get the entire GT500 KR front/rear assembly for under $400 right now

http://www.buyfordracing.com/




if you have your heart set on the Roush setup, cool. Just wanting to point out that there are better setups available for cheaper. Especially as you will still need at a minimum lower control arms, panhard bar, relocation brackets, sway bars if you plan on racing the car in such a manner that would justify the Track Pack
Old May 5, 2010 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Tylus
yes, the KR springs are for a 5.4 4v motor.

I'm still trying to find out if the 200-250 lb differenece will have a GT riding higher up front compared to the way a GT500 would sit.

It's a 1" drop on the GT500 when you install the KR shocks/struts/springs...which is why I'm considering the swap. That, and you can get the entire GT500 KR front/rear assembly for under $400 right now

http://www.buyfordracing.com/




if you have your heart set on the Roush setup, cool. Just wanting to point out that there are better setups available for cheaper. Especially as you will still need at a minimum lower control arms, panhard bar, relocation brackets, sway bars if you plan on racing the car in such a manner that would justify the Track Pack
can't go wrong with ford production parts tho.
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