Which lowering kit, and how much?

Mystry · April 28th, 2006, 01:48 PM

Im looking to lower my 1996 mustang GT and i dont know which would be the best kit for it, or how much to actually lower it. any suggestions?

Drgnracin72 · April 28th, 2006, 01:50 PM

eibach makes good shit

Mystry · April 28th, 2006, 02:19 PM

well how much is to much exactly? i know that i do want the front a lil lower than the back tho...idk why it just looks sweet.

Drgnracin72 · April 28th, 2006, 02:37 PM

look at my stance it the eiback drag kit and i belive joes car or maybe AB are runngin a normal eibah kit but dont quote me on that. um i think yo can get one for 200-250 but dont quote me on that either!

xx9gt6xx · April 29th, 2006, 12:34 PM

BBK kit on JEGS for $180 shipped. That's what I did, dropped the car 1.5"..

Mystry · April 29th, 2006, 12:59 PM

well even tho i want to lower my car, i need to check the struts..my car has a lot of miles 130,XXX, but i love it. Im not sure on how good they might be right now, do you think i would need to get new ones?

Dont get me wrong either i know thats a ton of miles, and a new motor never hurt no body i was thinkin 351 windsor. That deff. wouldnt be for a while tho

AtlanticBlue99 · April 29th, 2006, 01:15 PM

i am running ford C springs which lower just over an inch (a subtle drop that doesnt hinder driveability too much). the front end tire gap is much much less than stock, and the rear sits a little higher than the front but lower than stock. i have stock shocks/struts and i paid 139.99 shipped for the springs

Mystry · April 29th, 2006, 01:35 PM

how many miles do you have on you car Atlantic blue??? just wondering cuz there is quite a difference between 30000 miles and 130000 miles...lol

quickblu · April 29th, 2006, 06:23 PM

for suspension stuff you should check out Stangsuspension.com i have made several purchses there and have not been dissapointed they have good prices too.

AtlanticBlue99 · April 30th, 2006, 09:20 AM

Originally Posted by 96GT_Driver

how many miles do you have on you car Atlantic blue??? just wondering cuz there is quite a difference between 30000 miles and 130000 miles...lol

96k miles

Mystry · May 2nd, 2006, 02:18 PM

so basically what you are saying is that i wont need to get new struts prolly? Well that would be cool cuz i dont wanna spend to much on the suspension. I think that ill prolly go with eibach sports or bbk springs.

AtlanticBlue99 · May 2nd, 2006, 04:17 PM

with a subtle 1" FRPP C spring drop you dont need anything except an alignment. c/c plates would get you a perfect alignment but i am within a half degree.

anything bigger, c/c plates will be needed to get alignment in specs and shocks and struts will be needed or yours will wear faster

orangeRcode · May 3rd, 2006, 01:02 AM

I have H&R super sports, Tokico 5 way adjustable shocks, and MM camber/caster plates. Lowered my Mach about 1.5" - 1.75". Improved the look and stance. The pic in my sig was prior to lowering.

99mustang232 · May 3rd, 2006, 10:33 AM

i have the tokico advanced handling kit (HPK237), that included the HP series shocks/struts and matched 1.5 drop springs for about $450 shipped, then added MAC c/c plates to obtain the needed wheel caster camber

orangeRcode · May 3rd, 2006, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by 99mustang232

i have the tokico advanced handling kit (HPK237), that included the HP series shocks/struts and matched 1.5 drop springs for about $450 shipped, then added MAC c/c plates to obtain the needed wheel caster camber

A buddy of mine with a 97 Cobra ordered that kit and was very happy with it. That is about 1/2 what I paid for my setup.

99mustang232 · May 3rd, 2006, 01:38 PM

I am happy too, the HP's are not adjustable's like the illumina's, but the kit, a rear sway bar from a '93 gt and my caster camber settings did wonders on the autoX course for my 6'er... I love slaming corners now.

my c/c settings;
Toe In: 1/16"
Camber: -1°
Caster: +1.6°

173speed · May 3rd, 2006, 05:52 PM

from personal experience if u are lowering ure car i would get new shocks since u have high mileage and dropping the car will just put lot of stress on those old worn shocks i have ford racing c springs and kyb it doesn't have a crazy drop 7/8 in front 1/2 in rear and good ride quality

April 28th, 2006, 01:48 PM	#1
Mystry Enthusiast 03 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Washington, Illinios Posts: 679 iTrader: 0 reviews	Which lowering kit, and how much? Im looking to lower my 1996 mustang GT and i dont know which would be the best kit for it, or how much to actually lower it. any suggestions?

April 28th, 2006, 01:50 PM	#2
Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,638 iTrader: 2 reviews	eibach makes good shit __________________ RIP ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end. One Big Ass Mistake America SHEEPDOGS

April 28th, 2006, 02:37 PM	#4
Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,638 iTrader: 2 reviews	look at my stance it the eiback drag kit and i belive joes car or maybe AB are runngin a normal eibah kit but dont quote me on that. um i think yo can get one for 200-250 but dont quote me on that either! __________________ RIP ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end. One Big Ass Mistake America SHEEPDOGS

April 29th, 2006, 12:34 PM	#5
xx9gt6xx Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Macomb Twp, Michigan Posts: 309 iTrader: 0 reviews	BBK kit on JEGS for $180 shipped. That's what I did, dropped the car 1.5".. __________________ ...Modded 1996 Ford Mustang GT... SOLD!! ...Modded 2001 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra... SOLD!! Now... ...Modded 2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra, Anniversary Edition.. www.cardomain.com/id/po1snd_u

April 29th, 2006, 12:59 PM	#6
Mystry Enthusiast 03 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Washington, Illinios Posts: 679 iTrader: 0 reviews	well even tho i want to lower my car, i need to check the struts..my car has a lot of miles 130,XXX, but i love it. Im not sure on how good they might be right now, do you think i would need to get new ones? Dont get me wrong either i know thats a ton of miles, and a new motor never hurt no body i was thinkin 351 windsor. That deff. wouldnt be for a while tho __________________

April 28th, 2006, 02:19 PM	#3
Mystry Enthusiast 03 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Washington, Illinios Posts: 679 iTrader: 0 reviews	well how much is to much exactly? i know that i do want the front a lil lower than the back tho...idk why it just looks sweet.

April 29th, 2006, 01:15 PM	#7
AtlanticBlue99 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: University of Georgia Posts: 8,859 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	i am running ford C springs which lower just over an inch (a subtle drop that doesnt hinder driveability too much). the front end tire gap is much much less than stock, and the rear sits a little higher than the front but lower than stock. i have stock shocks/struts and i paid 139.99 shipped for the springs __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

April 29th, 2006, 01:35 PM	#8
Mystry Enthusiast 03 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Washington, Illinios Posts: 679 iTrader: 0 reviews	how many miles do you have on you car Atlantic blue??? just wondering cuz there is quite a difference between 30000 miles and 130000 miles...lol __________________

April 29th, 2006, 06:23 PM	#9
quickblu Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: springfield IL Posts: 23 iTrader: 0 reviews	for suspension stuff you should check out Stangsuspension.com i have made several purchses there and have not been dissapointed they have good prices too. __________________ 98 bright atlantic blue Cobra mods: Bassani headers & offroad Xpipe steeda triax & 4:10 rear end gears 1 3/4" lowering kit with control arms built 03 COBRA motor with comp cams 01 intake and vortec supercharger & intercooler

May 2nd, 2006, 02:18 PM	#11
Mystry Enthusiast 03 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Washington, Illinios Posts: 679 iTrader: 0 reviews	so basically what you are saying is that i wont need to get new struts prolly? Well that would be cool cuz i dont wanna spend to much on the suspension. I think that ill prolly go with eibach sports or bbk springs. __________________

May 2nd, 2006, 04:17 PM	#12
AtlanticBlue99 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: University of Georgia Posts: 8,859 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	with a subtle 1" FRPP C spring drop you dont need anything except an alignment. c/c plates would get you a perfect alignment but i am within a half degree. anything bigger, c/c plates will be needed to get alignment in specs and shocks and struts will be needed or yours will wear faster __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

May 3rd, 2006, 01:02 AM	#13
orangeRcode Hardcore Enthusiast 11.21@123 -150 shot Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mustang/Yukon, OK Posts: 1,830 iTrader: 1 reviews	I have H&R super sports, Tokico 5 way adjustable shocks, and MM camber/caster plates. Lowered my Mach about 1.5" - 1.75". Improved the look and stance. The pic in my sig was prior to lowering. __________________

May 3rd, 2006, 10:33 AM	#14
99mustang232 MM Fanatic 1999 Ford Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: newport news, va Posts: 3,745 iTrader: 0 reviews	i have the tokico advanced handling kit (HPK237), that included the HP series shocks/struts and matched 1.5 drop springs for about $450 shipped, then added MAC c/c plates to obtain the needed wheel caster camber __________________ ...even fire and single cammin 1986 Ford F-150 5.0L 2WD 1994 Toyota Pickup 2.4L 4WD 1999 Ford Mustang 3.8L V6 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0L 2WD 2008 GMC Sierra Denali 6.2L AWD

May 3rd, 2006, 01:38 PM	#16
99mustang232 MM Fanatic 1999 Ford Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: newport news, va Posts: 3,745 iTrader: 0 reviews	I am happy too, the HP's are not adjustable's like the illumina's, but the kit, a rear sway bar from a '93 gt and my caster camber settings did wonders on the autoX course for my 6'er... I love slaming corners now. my c/c settings; Toe In: 1/16" Camber: -1° Caster: +1.6° __________________ ...even fire and single cammin 1986 Ford F-150 5.0L 2WD 1994 Toyota Pickup 2.4L 4WD 1999 Ford Mustang 3.8L V6 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0L 2WD 2008 GMC Sierra Denali 6.2L AWD

May 3rd, 2006, 05:52 PM	#17
173speed Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NEW JERSEY Posts: 505 iTrader: 0 reviews	from personal experience if u are lowering ure car i would get new shocks since u have high mileage and dropping the car will just put lot of stress on those old worn shocks i have ford racing c springs and kyb it doesn't have a crazy drop 7/8 in front 1/2 in rear and good ride quality __________________ SEEYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA MOTHER @#$%

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