Mach 1 lowering springs

Mach1dmb! · June 11th, 2011, 11:52 PM

So I decided the first mods I want to get right away for my new Mach is a short throw and lowering springs. I was thinking H&R super springs...anyone wanna vouch this is a good choice?
Also, do I just need the springs? How difficult is installation?

Mach Boy · June 12th, 2011, 12:04 AM

Installation of springs is pretty straight forward. But those springs will require caster/camber plates for a proper alignment.

Mach1dmb! · June 12th, 2011, 07:30 PM

Originally Posted by Mach Boy

Installation of springs is pretty straight forward. But those springs will require caster/camber plates for a proper alignment.

Right. Is that all though? I won't need upgraded shock/struts? Just an alignment after I install?

WabashaCobra99 · June 12th, 2011, 07:41 PM

You might have trouble getting the stock shocks off the stock CC plates. Mine wouldn't come off and I had to cut the bolts. Just said screw it and upgraded to new shocks and glad I did.

Also changed the ball joints, and added a bump steer kit since I already had it apart. Don't know if this stuff was necessary, but I can bomb over bumps and potholes without getting tossed into oncoming traffic. Guess that's worth it.

Mach Boy · June 12th, 2011, 08:29 PM

Like Wabasha said they aren't required. Technically CC plates aren't required, but you'll wear your tires out fast.

maxgst · June 13th, 2011, 04:22 PM

your stock shocks will die after a while

Mach1dmb! · June 19th, 2011, 12:40 PM

So I'm thinking about going with the springs, MM c/c plates, ball joint, and bump steer. Idk about shocks though...What shocks would be best for a Mach 1?

76Cobra2 · June 19th, 2011, 05:31 PM

I went bilstein all the way the ws0 struts work great, but they do make your suspension rock hard.

ReverendDexter · June 19th, 2011, 05:46 PM

What dampers are best really depends on what you're using the car for.

Bilsteins are the best all-around damper you can buy for a DD, and one of the best for a handling car (they're also what I run, and what I ran on my Cobra). Koni Yellows are probably better for a competitive corner-carver (unless you can afford to get your Bilsteins custom valved...). For a drag shock, you'd have to ask the other guys... I hear Lakewood and Strange Engineering come up fairly often, though.

June 11th, 2011, 11:52 PM	#1
Mach1dmb! Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang Mach 1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York Posts: 2,665 iTrader: 0 reviews	Mach 1 lowering springs So I decided the first mods I want to get right away for my new Mach is a short throw and lowering springs. I was thinking H&R super springs...anyone wanna vouch this is a good choice? Also, do I just need the springs? How difficult is installation?

June 12th, 2011, 12:04 AM	#2
Mach Boy MM's Orangest 2004 Mach 1 Mustang Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indy Posts: 2,846 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	Installation of springs is pretty straight forward. But those springs will require caster/camber plates for a proper alignment. __________________ Looking for 03/04 4V ABS Wiring Harness Connector/Incomplete Wiring Harness (with ABS connector)

June 12th, 2011, 07:41 PM	#4
WabashaCobra99 Who needs titles... 1999 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Plainview, MN Posts: 1,114 iTrader: 0 reviews	You might have trouble getting the stock shocks off the stock CC plates. Mine wouldn't come off and I had to cut the bolts. Just said screw it and upgraded to new shocks and glad I did. Also changed the ball joints, and added a bump steer kit since I already had it apart. Don't know if this stuff was necessary, but I can bomb over bumps and potholes without getting tossed into oncoming traffic. Guess that's worth it. __________________ MM Cobra Club Member #97 Just call me Jon Minnesota! Jon's Sig Collection

June 12th, 2011, 08:29 PM	#5
Mach Boy MM's Orangest 2004 Mach 1 Mustang Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indy Posts: 2,846 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	Like Wabasha said they aren't required. Technically CC plates aren't required, but you'll wear your tires out fast. __________________ Looking for 03/04 4V ABS Wiring Harness Connector/Incomplete Wiring Harness (with ABS connector)

June 13th, 2011, 04:22 PM	#6
maxgst Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 2,392 iTrader: 1 reviews	your stock shocks will die after a while __________________ .............................2000 GT Vert............................. How To Cut/Remove springs

June 19th, 2011, 12:40 PM	#7
Mach1dmb! Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang Mach 1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York Posts: 2,665 iTrader: 0 reviews	So I'm thinking about going with the springs, MM c/c plates, ball joint, and bump steer. Idk about shocks though...What shocks would be best for a Mach 1?

June 19th, 2011, 05:31 PM	#8
76Cobra2 Newbie 03 Mach 1 03 SVT Cobra 76 Cobra 2 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 8 iTrader: 0 reviews	I went bilstein all the way the ws0 struts work great, but they do make your suspension rock hard.

June 19th, 2011, 05:46 PM	#9
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	What dampers are best really depends on what you're using the car for. Bilsteins are the best all-around damper you can buy for a DD, and one of the best for a handling car (they're also what I run, and what I ran on my Cobra). Koni Yellows are probably better for a competitive corner-carver (unless you can afford to get your Bilsteins custom valved...). For a drag shock, you'd have to ask the other guys... I hear Lakewood and Strange Engineering come up fairly often, though. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

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