hi all, I just bought some frpp springs and need to get them install.

how much did it cost you guys to install lowering springs? my ford dealer ship is quoting around 500 to install. can it be install at home with just regular tools?

thanks

 

If you go to your local autozone/kragens/napa you should be able to rent a spring compressor. That's all you need as far as special tools.

I did my springs with hand tools and a torque wrench - I wouldn't recommend skipping the spring compressor part (you'll need it when taking of the factory springs) but it can be done!

I doubt you'd need to spend $500 for a $130 set of springs.

However, I do recommend holding off if you plan on upgrading shocks/struts. In fact I don't think you should waste your time on the old shocks/struts when adjustable ones are by far more superior. But it's been done.

 

I also just put mine on with standard/metric wrenches and socket sets plus a torque wrench. I got the spring compressor from Autozone which cost me nothing, just a $40 deposit.

I agree with danbevsv6rumbler. You should wait to put the new springs on at the same time as new shocks/struts. I thought I could manage with the stock shocks/struts for awhile. I installed the springs in July and bought new shocks/struts last week. Ride was sooooo harsh. I know its tough when you get new parts and you want to slap them on but it's weel worth the wait.

 

thanks guys, I guess I'll wait. I'm a neewb, so what does shocks/struts do? are you guys referring to this in the frpp handling package?

http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts...tKeyField=8684

 

sure. but for that price you might as well pay the extra $150 to upgrade to these:
2 Front struts:
http://www.americanmuscle.com/mustan...trut-2005.html
2 Rear Shocks:
http://www.americanmuscle.com/mustan...trut-2005.html

I run these and the ability to adjust rebound/compression really helps me dial in good setups for daily driving and for track use. Plus it only takes like 5 minutes to adjust them to make them firm/soft depending on your application.

 

Those D-specs are $190.00 EACH + install. They are $295.00 more expensive than the FRPP strut kit in the OP's link. Did you find them for $150.00 somewhere?

 

Buy what you can afford but wait on the spring install untill you get the matching shocks/struts.