Safe drop?

dmachine22 · March 7th, 2007, 02:31 PM

What would be a safe drop for a 99 GT with 18" I'm about to order springs to eliminate my 4X4 but dont want any rubbing!

SWEET2KSTANG · March 7th, 2007, 04:54 PM

i have installed the bbk springs on 1 car and eibachs on another, both have 18's. i have the frpp c-springs and i can clear an 18x8 in front

dmachine22 · March 7th, 2007, 06:05 PM

Originally Posted by SWEET2KSTANG

i have installed the bbk springs on 1 car and eibachs on another, both have 18's. i have the frpp c-springs and i can clear an 18x8 in front

how much was the drop!

SWEET2KSTANG · March 8th, 2007, 03:55 AM

the frpp c-springs and the eibachs are a 1.25 drop. the bbk springs were installed on a 98 gt and did one on a 97 cobra and they were about 1.5 and both cars had 18 inch 95 cobra r wheels with 245/40/17's all the way around.

dmachine22 · March 8th, 2007, 06:27 AM

Originally Posted by SWEET2KSTANG

the frpp c-springs and the eibachs are a 1.25 drop. the bbk springs were installed on a 98 gt and did one on a 97 cobra and they were about 1.5 and both cars had 18 inch 95 cobra r wheels with 245/40/17's all the way around.

Thanx!

ATLmustang · March 8th, 2007, 07:28 AM

eibach prokit is a nice drop

neckbonekat · March 8th, 2007, 10:37 AM

You can get away with a 2" drop. I know a guy with a Stang with 18" wheels and a 2" drop all the way around. 2.5" may be pushing it. I wouldn't go past 2".

ChrisJ · March 8th, 2007, 11:34 AM

I have 18's on my car and I have the steeda comp springs and they are just perfect IMHO...2.5 inches is going to make you have all kinds of issues...

I feel sorry for you beuase your car is going to be an alighnment nightmare if you go with 2.5 inches all around...

Go with some Eibach Sportlines if you want a good drop (2 inches) and they will make you very happy...

SWEET2KSTANG · March 8th, 2007, 01:40 PM

if you drop down that far, it would be wise to invest in caster camber plates.

matrixpuba · March 8th, 2007, 02:52 PM

eibach pro kit in sig

dmachine22 · March 8th, 2007, 02:53 PM

Im only lookin for 1.5 all around not lookin to slam it but thanx for the advice!

neckbonekat · March 8th, 2007, 03:13 PM

Then a eibach prokit is perfect. That's 1.5" all the way arund. You'll have no problems with that and 18" wheels.

matrixpuba · March 8th, 2007, 03:16 PM

yeea mine only dropped 1 5/8"

neckbonekat · March 8th, 2007, 03:25 PM

Originally Posted by dmachine22

Im only lookin for 1.5 all around not lookin to slam it but thanx for the advice!

A 2" drop on a Mustang isn't slamming it. It actually brings it right to the level where there is very little fender gap.

raceruler03 · March 8th, 2007, 03:27 PM

I'm 2 1/4 and it has clearance for 18x9 and 18x10s.
+1 on the alignment being a bitch

matrixpuba · March 8th, 2007, 03:38 PM

i dropped my buddies 02 gt with H&r SS springs and it looks great. but it rides like ass compared to the prokit on my car.

dmachine22 · March 8th, 2007, 04:20 PM

Well in that case where are some cheap set of springs I know people get name brands for cheap but where at? I'm also installing new shocks and getting my car tuned finally to harness all these mods I have but I wont take my car to the shop till I get springs so they can do it all at once!

neckbonekat · March 8th, 2007, 04:23 PM

Originally Posted by dmachine22

Well in that case where are some cheap set of springs I know people get name brands for cheap but where at? I'm also installing new shocks and getting my car tuned finally to harness all these mods I have but I wont take my car to the shop till I get springs so they can do it all at once!

I'm looking for a cheap Eibach Sport-line kit myself. Anyone know where to get Eibach kits for less than $229?

raceruler03 · March 8th, 2007, 05:28 PM

thats around what I paid for mine

ChrisJ · March 8th, 2007, 07:24 PM

Ebay...

BTW Sportlines are great...I would go ahead and get some cast and camber plates in the near future though...You can do without but it will be alot nicer to have cast and camber plates...

March 7th, 2007, 02:31 PM	#1
dmachine22 Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 Z28 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 1,196 iTrader: 0 reviews	Safe drop? What would be a safe drop for a 99 GT with 18" I'm about to order springs to eliminate my 4X4 but dont want any rubbing! __________________ Unknown

March 7th, 2007, 04:54 PM	#2
SWEET2KSTANG mm's nitrous mod 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 (old set up) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 12,540 iTrader: 8 reviews	i have installed the bbk springs on 1 car and eibachs on another, both have 18's. i have the frpp c-springs and i can clear an 18x8 in front __________________ project warhorse under construction wagon burner under construction as well (04 lightning) being built by MP2 Performance

March 8th, 2007, 03:55 AM	#4
SWEET2KSTANG mm's nitrous mod 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 (old set up) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 12,540 iTrader: 8 reviews	the frpp c-springs and the eibachs are a 1.25 drop. the bbk springs were installed on a 98 gt and did one on a 97 cobra and they were about 1.5 and both cars had 18 inch 95 cobra r wheels with 245/40/17's all the way around. __________________ project warhorse under construction wagon burner under construction as well (04 lightning) being built by MP2 Performance

March 8th, 2007, 10:37 AM	#7
neckbonekat I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2005 Cadillac STS V8 ???????????????? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 6,344 iTrader: 3 reviews	You can get away with a 2" drop. I know a guy with a Stang with 18" wheels and a 2" drop all the way around. 2.5" may be pushing it. I wouldn't go past 2". __________________ ITEMS FOR SALE! 4.10 GEARS + BEARING KIT

March 8th, 2007, 11:34 AM	#8
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 38,220 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 10 reviews	I have 18's on my car and I have the steeda comp springs and they are just perfect IMHO...2.5 inches is going to make you have all kinds of issues... I feel sorry for you beuase your car is going to be an alighnment nightmare if you go with 2.5 inches all around... Go with some Eibach Sportlines if you want a good drop (2 inches) and they will make you very happy... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

March 8th, 2007, 07:28 AM	#6
ATLmustang Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Buford,GA Posts: 336 iTrader: 0 reviews	eibach prokit is a nice drop

March 8th, 2007, 01:40 PM	#9
SWEET2KSTANG mm's nitrous mod 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 (old set up) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 12,540 iTrader: 8 reviews	if you drop down that far, it would be wise to invest in caster camber plates. __________________ project warhorse under construction wagon burner under construction as well (04 lightning) being built by MP2 Performance

March 8th, 2007, 02:52 PM	#10
matrixpuba Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: tennessee Posts: 2,364 iTrader: 0 reviews	eibach pro kit in sig __________________

March 8th, 2007, 02:53 PM	#11
dmachine22 Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 Z28 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 1,196 iTrader: 0 reviews	Im only lookin for 1.5 all around not lookin to slam it but thanx for the advice! __________________ Unknown

March 8th, 2007, 03:13 PM	#12
neckbonekat I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2005 Cadillac STS V8 ???????????????? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 6,344 iTrader: 3 reviews	Then a eibach prokit is perfect. That's 1.5" all the way arund. You'll have no problems with that and 18" wheels. __________________ ITEMS FOR SALE! 4.10 GEARS + BEARING KIT

March 8th, 2007, 03:16 PM	#13
matrixpuba Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: tennessee Posts: 2,364 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeea mine only dropped 1 5/8" __________________

March 8th, 2007, 03:27 PM	#15
raceruler03 Enthusiast 2000 mustang gt Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: georgia Posts: 913 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm 2 1/4 and it has clearance for 18x9 and 18x10s. +1 on the alignment being a bitch __________________ http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t...donecopy-1.jpg

March 8th, 2007, 03:38 PM	#16
matrixpuba Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: tennessee Posts: 2,364 iTrader: 0 reviews	i dropped my buddies 02 gt with H&r SS springs and it looks great. but it rides like ass compared to the prokit on my car. __________________

March 8th, 2007, 04:20 PM	#17
dmachine22 Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 Z28 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 1,196 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well in that case where are some cheap set of springs I know people get name brands for cheap but where at? I'm also installing new shocks and getting my car tuned finally to harness all these mods I have but I wont take my car to the shop till I get springs so they can do it all at once! __________________ Unknown

March 8th, 2007, 05:28 PM	#19
raceruler03 Enthusiast 2000 mustang gt Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: georgia Posts: 913 iTrader: 0 reviews	thats around what I paid for mine __________________ http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t...donecopy-1.jpg

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March 8th, 2007, 07:24 PM	#20
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 38,220 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 10 reviews	Ebay... BTW Sportlines are great...I would go ahead and get some cast and camber plates in the near future though...You can do without but it will be alot nicer to have cast and camber plates... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

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