[maxgst]

Since all the write ups I found on removing/installing springs are on Cobras, I decided to do one on an actual Mustang

1) loosen wheel nuts



2) Jack side you wanna do first up



3) Remove wheel



4) Unscrew both brake bolts




5) Move brake out of the way behind the shock over the spring is a good spot)



6) place another jack under the A arm, right under the bottom of the spring.
jack A-arm up just a little bit to release pressure on the Upper control arm.



7) Remove bolt on Upper control arm.



8) Remove ABS line out of the way by unscrewing the bolt that holds it to the shock mount.



9) Now remove the large two bolts that hold the shock to the A-arm




10) SLOWLY lower the A-arm by lowering the jack as much as you can. If needed, raise the car even more on the original jack to allow the A-arm more travel.




11) Now remove spring. It may be stuck to the A-arm if the ISOS have rusted, so use a pry bar to release it, and pull it out.



Now its time to cut the spring. Use a grinder (can be purchased at Home Depot or Lowe's) Cut no more than 2 coils. between 1-1.5 coils for the front springs is recommended.
Reinstall ISOS if wanted.

12) place spring back in place and start jacking the A-arm up. Make sure the bolt on the control arm lines up where it needs to go



Now reinstall the bolts on the shock, control arm and place brake back in place.
That's it your done.
Now let it sit for around two weeks and if you like the stance go get an Alignment.

Hope this helps some people out.

[WonfastGT]

Nice W/UP Think im gonna tackle mine

[Scott2001GT]

The Complete How To Cut Your Stock Springs Thread - SVTPerformance

this is a sticky but nice write up non the less!

[maxgst]

yeah its pretty straight forward. I thought it was gonna be much harder

[maxgst]

Originally Posted by Scott2001GT The Complete How To Cut Your Stock Springs Thread - SVTPerformance this is a sticky but nice write up non the less!

Yes, I saw it, but I didn't think it was clear enough, plus thats a cobra, so I do not know if there would be any differences.

[Scott2001GT]

yeah I thought about that too having a GT.

[Pittbull]

Shweet! Gunnna do this as soon as I find someone wth a grinder..

[6ER THEN I 8ER!]

Originally Posted by maxgst yeah its pretty straight forward. I thought it was gonna be much harder

nope one of the best free mods IMO, and very simple to do. (if you have a grinder or can borrow one)

[Big_B_96]

its brake. not break dammit. lol

[Pittbull]

Originally Posted by 6er_w/a_Vengance nope one of the best free mods IMO, and very simple to do. (if you have a grinder or can borrow one)

How bout I just mail u my springs and u cut them??

[F8L GT]

Originally Posted by Pittbull How bout I just mail u my springs and u cut them??

pay shipping both ways and ill do it for you

[6ER THEN I 8ER!]

Originally Posted by Pittbull How bout I just mail u my springs and u cut them??

lol i have my hands full w/ my car and apparently 2 more GTs next week

[Chapman]

OP - About how long did it take for you to do everything?

[6ER THEN I 8ER!]

Originally Posted by 02 PonyBoy OP - About how long did it take for you to do everything?

it takes me about an 1 to 1 1/2 hours to do it

[BaznastyDave]

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[maxgst]

the first time it took me about 2 hours to do one side and 40 mins to do the other. The second time around I had the spring out in 20 mins, and back in in 15.

Sorry about the whole break brake thing, English is my second language.

[maxgst]

Originally Posted by BaznastyDave Subscribe and reps

thanks dude.

[Nightmare69]

got any before and after pics of the car's stance?

[zinc-vert02]

Originally Posted by WonfastGT Nice W/UP Think im gonna tackle mine

i can give ya a hand with that if needed

[F8L GT]

Originally Posted by WonfastGT Nice W/UP Think im gonna tackle mine

With all the pot holes around Rockford, are u sure u want to lower ur car? LOL