Lower With 18's

nicenice123 · December 4th, 2007, 06:04 PM

yeah i wanted to know how much i can lower my 98gt, it sits on 18ix10..18x9 black chrome fr500s and looks like a friggin 4wheeler. i was plannin on getting springs and cc plates... any suggestions?

tlr96 · December 4th, 2007, 06:18 PM

i have the same size rims and i plan on getting this kit Eibach Pro-System Kit - 79-04 4.6 & 5.0 V8 Mustang (and V6 Convertible) - StangSuspension.com it lowers it about 1.5 and you really shouldnt need cc plates. H&R also has good springs that lower it 1.6 in front and 1.9 in back, personally i wouldnt go much lower that that.

nicenice123 · December 4th, 2007, 06:41 PM

damn $640... i will consider it..

by the way, what head lights do u have tlr96?

tlr96 · December 4th, 2007, 10:02 PM

well you dont have to buy the kit with the shocks/struts if you dont want to, but thats what im doing. its a good idea though to replace them and you might as well while your doing it. heres a link to just the lowering springs. 94-98 Mustang Springs at AmericanMuscle - Free Shipping!

the headlights i got from UPR about three years ago but the dont carry them anymore, but these are the same thing - Black Angel Eye Projectors (94-98) they are 1pc which i think looks really nice and they are bright as hell too. you can also get them in clear or chrome.

98SilverStang · December 5th, 2007, 12:21 PM

what kind of bulbs do you have tlr?

tlr96 · December 5th, 2007, 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by 98SilverStang

what kind of bulbs do you have tlr?

honestly i dont remember, whatever they came with is whats in them. the lights above are the same as mine and they come with 9005 bulb for low beam a H3 for high, thats probably what mine are too. i dont think those bulbs are what come from the factory in you stockers, i think those are 9007s

. anyways they are bright as hell and you wont be disappointed. especially if your stock lens are are faded and yellow, thats why i got mine.

gtdan · December 5th, 2007, 08:28 PM

where could i get those 9007s?

tlr96 · December 5th, 2007, 08:35 PM

Originally Posted by gtdan

where could i get those 9007s?

just about anywhere, any parts store will have them

96GtGoodz · December 5th, 2007, 08:35 PM

yea im droppin mine 1.5 and puttin on 18's

StangAddiction · December 5th, 2007, 08:52 PM

18s + lowering will rub in the front when you turn the wheels all the way.

96GtGoodz · December 5th, 2007, 08:56 PM

i dont think so

StangAddiction · December 5th, 2007, 08:59 PM

I've got a buddy with a v6 mustang and pro-kit springs with saleen wheels in front...18x9s i believe...and at lock, they rub...Its not excessive, but you notice it.

96GtGoodz · December 5th, 2007, 09:27 PM

what year is his stang

96GtGoodz · December 5th, 2007, 09:28 PM

lol because if i drop my car 1.5 inches it will be at normal ride height 96-98=offroader

StangAddiction · December 6th, 2007, 08:45 AM

well its an 03...

96GtGoodz · December 6th, 2007, 11:24 AM

there you go my is 96 different year i wouldnt even drop an 03 i could drop it like 2inches but dont suggest that and headers would scrape on speed bumps

StangAddiction · December 6th, 2007, 08:40 PM

I'd never drop 2 inches...That's rediculous

But he doesnt have any scrape issues...but his wheels do rub, and only at lock..

96GtGoodz · December 6th, 2007, 10:01 PM

im sure they do my boys 03 isnt dropped and its like feet lower than mine lol

95opal · December 6th, 2007, 11:04 PM

I run the pro kit w/ 18x9 265/35's & 18x10 295/35's No problems at all even w/ 1/2 coil off the fronts and no isolators.

96GtGoodz · December 6th, 2007, 11:46 PM

nice car man

December 4th, 2007, 06:04 PM	#1
nicenice123 Newbie 1998 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: IL Posts: 34	Lower With 18's yeah i wanted to know how much i can lower my 98gt, it sits on 18ix10..18x9 black chrome fr500s and looks like a friggin 4wheeler. i was plannin on getting springs and cc plates... any suggestions?

December 4th, 2007, 06:18 PM	#2
tlr96 Hardcore Enthusiast 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Effingham, IL Posts: 1,793	i have the same size rims and i plan on getting this kit Eibach Pro-System Kit - 79-04 4.6 & 5.0 V8 Mustang (and V6 Convertible) - StangSuspension.com it lowers it about 1.5 and you really shouldnt need cc plates. H&R also has good springs that lower it 1.6 in front and 1.9 in back, personally i wouldnt go much lower that that. __________________ view my garage for pics and modifications listen to my exhaust video 1 video 2 video 3

December 4th, 2007, 10:02 PM	#4
tlr96 Hardcore Enthusiast 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Effingham, IL Posts: 1,793	well you dont have to buy the kit with the shocks/struts if you dont want to, but thats what im doing. its a good idea though to replace them and you might as well while your doing it. heres a link to just the lowering springs. 94-98 Mustang Springs at AmericanMuscle - Free Shipping! the headlights i got from UPR about three years ago but the dont carry them anymore, but these are the same thing - Black Angel Eye Projectors (94-98) they are 1pc which i think looks really nice and they are bright as hell too. you can also get them in clear or chrome. __________________ view my garage for pics and modifications listen to my exhaust video 1 video 2 video 3

December 5th, 2007, 08:28 PM	#7
gtdan Regular 1996 mustang gt Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Denver co Posts: 491	where could i get those 9007s? __________________ eibach lowering springs,pro 5.0 short shifter,p.i intake,p.i cams,bassani x pipe.hope soon to come, ford racing 4:10s,some boost !!!

December 6th, 2007, 08:45 AM	#15
StangAddiction Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 869	well its an 03... Last edited by StangAddiction : December 6th, 2007 at 08:55 AM.

December 4th, 2007, 06:41 PM	#3
nicenice123 Newbie 1998 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: IL Posts: 34	damn $640... i will consider it.. by the way, what head lights do u have tlr96?

December 5th, 2007, 12:21 PM	#5
98SilverStang Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 904	what kind of bulbs do you have tlr?

December 5th, 2007, 08:35 PM	#9
96GtGoodz Enthusiast 96 Mustang GT 5spd Vert. Not sure need to go to a track Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: N.Y. Posts: 989	yea im droppin mine 1.5 and puttin on 18's

December 5th, 2007, 08:52 PM	#10
StangAddiction Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 869	18s + lowering will rub in the front when you turn the wheels all the way.

December 5th, 2007, 08:56 PM	#11
96GtGoodz Enthusiast 96 Mustang GT 5spd Vert. Not sure need to go to a track Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: N.Y. Posts: 989	i dont think so

December 5th, 2007, 08:59 PM	#12
StangAddiction Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 869	I've got a buddy with a v6 mustang and pro-kit springs with saleen wheels in front...18x9s i believe...and at lock, they rub...Its not excessive, but you notice it.

December 5th, 2007, 09:27 PM	#13
96GtGoodz Enthusiast 96 Mustang GT 5spd Vert. Not sure need to go to a track Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: N.Y. Posts: 989	what year is his stang

December 5th, 2007, 09:28 PM	#14
96GtGoodz Enthusiast 96 Mustang GT 5spd Vert. Not sure need to go to a track Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: N.Y. Posts: 989	lol because if i drop my car 1.5 inches it will be at normal ride height 96-98=offroader

December 6th, 2007, 11:24 AM	#16
96GtGoodz Enthusiast 96 Mustang GT 5spd Vert. Not sure need to go to a track Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: N.Y. Posts: 989	there you go my is 96 different year i wouldnt even drop an 03 i could drop it like 2inches but dont suggest that and headers would scrape on speed bumps

December 6th, 2007, 08:40 PM	#17
StangAddiction Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 869	I'd never drop 2 inches...That's rediculous But he doesnt have any scrape issues...but his wheels do rub, and only at lock..

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December 6th, 2007, 10:01 PM	#18
96GtGoodz Enthusiast 96 Mustang GT 5spd Vert. Not sure need to go to a track Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: N.Y. Posts: 989	im sure they do my boys 03 isnt dropped and its like feet lower than mine lol __________________ Deep Forest Green FTW!!!! Spending all my money on it ^ *Make sure to leave rep for helpful posts*

December 6th, 2007, 11:04 PM	#19
95opal Enthusiast 95 opalfrost gt Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 953	I run the pro kit w/ 18x9 265/35's & 18x10 295/35's No problems at all even w/ 1/2 coil off the fronts and no isolators. __________________

December 6th, 2007, 11:46 PM	#20
96GtGoodz Enthusiast 96 Mustang GT 5spd Vert. Not sure need to go to a track Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: N.Y. Posts: 989	nice car man __________________ Deep Forest Green FTW!!!! Spending all my money on it ^ *Make sure to leave rep for helpful posts*