Suspension.

WhiteNoise · July 22nd, 2011, 04:41 PM

I dont really feel comfortable with cutting my springs so if i buy some ford racing springs, do i need to upgrade my shocks and get cc plates? Can the cc plates be put on later or are they needed on install? I only want to lower about 1 inch because roads here arent great for lowered cars....

97S281 · July 22nd, 2011, 04:47 PM

It would be a better ride quality if you swapped shocks and struts as well but for a 1" drop I wouldn't worry about it too much. With that small of a drop your stock plates should still get your tires in alignment as well.

WhiteNoise · July 22nd, 2011, 04:55 PM

iv done lifts on my jeep and i was wondering if lowering is more simple than lifting. i know the jeep needed new control arms and other stuff to compensate for lifting. when lowering, will i need to get anything else besides just the coils, shocks, and struts (sway bars, control arms, A arms, etc.)?

98REDGT · July 22nd, 2011, 05:22 PM

I cutbacks full coil off my stock springs. Lowered 3/4 inch. Can not tell any difference in ride.

July 22nd, 2011, 04:41 PM	#1
WhiteNoise Enthusiast 1997 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 691 iTrader: 0 reviews	Suspension. I dont really feel comfortable with cutting my springs so if i buy some ford racing springs, do i need to upgrade my shocks and get cc plates? Can the cc plates be put on later or are they needed on install? I only want to lower about 1 inch because roads here arent great for lowered cars.... __________________ Mods: MAC o/r H, SCT tuner, CAI, short throw shifter, dash LED conversion Upcoming: Suspension build (Spring/Summer 2012)

July 22nd, 2011, 04:47 PM	#2
97S281 Rollin' 18/ pushin' 2 1997 Saleen S281 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The lost highway Posts: 6,673 iTrader: 13 reviews	It would be a better ride quality if you swapped shocks and struts as well but for a 1" drop I wouldn't worry about it too much. With that small of a drop your stock plates should still get your tires in alignment as well. __________________ MODS IN GARAGE NCMM ORIGINAL BLOWN 96-98 CREW MEMBER # 1

July 22nd, 2011, 04:55 PM	#3
WhiteNoise Enthusiast 1997 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 691 iTrader: 0 reviews	iv done lifts on my jeep and i was wondering if lowering is more simple than lifting. i know the jeep needed new control arms and other stuff to compensate for lifting. when lowering, will i need to get anything else besides just the coils, shocks, and struts (sway bars, control arms, A arms, etc.)? __________________ Mods: MAC o/r H, SCT tuner, CAI, short throw shifter, dash LED conversion Upcoming: Suspension build (Spring/Summer 2012)

July 22nd, 2011, 05:22 PM	#4
98REDGT Regular Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 275 iTrader: 0 reviews	I cutbacks full coil off my stock springs. Lowered 3/4 inch. Can not tell any difference in ride. __________________ 1998 GT. Headers with catless X-pipe into flowmasters. CAI. Cobra wheels 17x9 with 245/40's and 17x10.5 with 275/40's. 04 GT leather interior.

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