Pros And Cons Of Lowering

hotrod · July 13th, 2006, 05:16 AM

I have been seriousely contenplating getting a body kit for my car but I had someone tell me about lowering it would be cheaper and almost look as good. Any suggestions

ChrisJ · July 13th, 2006, 06:22 AM

I would say lower it...

Body Kits break and crack and eventually you will prolly get tired of them...

The stock body is all good...

If it is a 99-04 get the chin spolier and grille delete and be done with it...

hotrod · July 13th, 2006, 06:48 AM

well its a 06 4.0

Drgnracin72 · July 13th, 2006, 06:56 AM

then put a saleem, or a roush and put some eibachs on it with some 18

ChrisJ · July 13th, 2006, 07:22 AM

Originally Posted by drgnracin72

then put a saleem, or a roush and put some eibachs on it with some 18

regular eibachs should be fine...

L33T · July 13th, 2006, 07:35 AM

I lowered mine and am very happy.
I used Eibach Pro's.
She came down about 1.5 inches.
Speed bumps SUCK now though, my cat shielding takes a scrape from time to time now.

ChrisJ · July 13th, 2006, 08:49 AM

Originally Posted by L33T

I lowered mine and am very happy.
I used Eibach Pro's.
She came down about 1.5 inches.
Speed bumps SUCK now though, my cat shielding takes a scrape from time to time now.

Yeah my buddies that we put the sportlines on is insanely low...

I could not find a picture of his mustang but I did find a picture of antoher one of my friend's new stangs with the sportlines on it...

Thats how low you get with sportlines...

L33T · July 13th, 2006, 09:46 AM

Yeah that's nbk's stang. I LOVE THOSE FOOSE WHEELS!
I work right across the street from where he lives and where that pic was taken.

It's odd I think I've seen him one time on the road.

99mustang232 · July 13th, 2006, 10:23 AM

i saw lower it and loose the 4x4 fendergap, will also improve handling

ChrisJ · July 13th, 2006, 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by L33T

Yeah that's nbk's stang. I LOVE THOSE FOOSE WHEELS!
I work right across the street from where he lives and where that pic was taken.

It's odd I think I've seen him one time on the road.

Yeah he is a really nice guy...I have hung out with him quite a few times...He is supposed to be coming out to hooters this afternoon for a get together on this side of the water...Guy really knows his stuff about auto cleaning and detailing...

I love the Fooses as well...But I cant afford them...They are alittle to much for me to pay for a wheel and tire...

hotrod · July 14th, 2006, 03:35 AM

the sportsline looks nice, but i heard that when you put them on then it voids your warranty. Anyone know if this is true

99mustang232 · July 14th, 2006, 02:08 PM

if i'm not mistaken ford must prove that the aftermarket springs caused the affected part to fail, or if the affected part was damaged during the spring installation, so if let's say you have motor issues, there is no way in hell your lowering springs affected this. however if you get something like a dead shock or warn balljoints this will affect the warranty replacement of the related parts.

Trent-04v6 · February 26th, 2008, 03:04 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisJ

I would say lower it...

Body Kits break and crack and eventually you will prolly get tired of them...

The stock body is all good...

If it is a 99-04 get the chin spolier and grille delete and be done with it...

+1 i considered a saleen style kit but you will lower the body and then without springs you will still have the fender gap.. add springs and its a hasle to get over any kind of bumps =[

I say eibach springs and get the 05+ chin spoiler and it will look pretty badass with 17s or 18s

2006greyGT · March 22nd, 2008, 09:13 PM

the worst thing about lowering your car is getting anything under it to raise it up. Mine is lowered 2" and I had to buy a low pro jack and still have to pull up on the fenders to get it under it

HuskerGT · March 22nd, 2008, 10:20 PM

Here's a trick from the tire istallation place I used: Set a 2x4 or a 2x6 flat in front of the front wheels and drive up on them. My normal height jack slides under just fine now.

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hotrod Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 25 iTrader: 0 reviews	Pros And Cons Of Lowering I have been seriousely contenplating getting a body kit for my car but I had someone tell me about lowering it would be cheaper and almost look as good. Any suggestions

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ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 36,743 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 9 reviews	I would say lower it... Body Kits break and crack and eventually you will prolly get tired of them... The stock body is all good... If it is a 99-04 get the chin spolier and grille delete and be done with it... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

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July 14th, 2006, 02:08 PM	#12
99mustang232 MM Fanatic 1999 Ford Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: newport news, va Posts: 3,745 iTrader: 0 reviews	if i'm not mistaken ford must prove that the aftermarket springs caused the affected part to fail, or if the affected part was damaged during the spring installation, so if let's say you have motor issues, there is no way in hell your lowering springs affected this. however if you get something like a dead shock or warn balljoints this will affect the warranty replacement of the related parts. __________________ ...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

July 13th, 2006, 06:48 AM	#3
hotrod Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 25 iTrader: 0 reviews	well its a 06 4.0

July 13th, 2006, 07:35 AM	#6
L33T Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 731 iTrader: 0 reviews	I lowered mine and am very happy. I used Eibach Pro's. She came down about 1.5 inches. Speed bumps SUCK now though, my cat shielding takes a scrape from time to time now.

July 13th, 2006, 09:46 AM	#8
L33T Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 731 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah that's nbk's stang. I LOVE THOSE FOOSE WHEELS! I work right across the street from where he lives and where that pic was taken. It's odd I think I've seen him one time on the road.

July 14th, 2006, 03:35 AM	#11
hotrod Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 25 iTrader: 0 reviews	the sportsline looks nice, but i heard that when you put them on then it voids your warranty. Anyone know if this is true

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