Single end lowering?

Zatrekaz · February 18th, 2008, 02:08 AM

So I have seen some pics of some Mustangs with really aggresive stances to them. The one I love most is the low in the front and normal in the back. I was wondering if it would be possible to lower my car in the front say, 1.5" or so, and leave the back normal?

Would this cause suspension probs?

Zatrekaz · February 18th, 2008, 08:27 AM

What if I simply got thicker tires in the back? Like... not thicker lenght wise but thicker in hight?

Zatrekaz · February 18th, 2008, 08:44 AM

Kinda like this pic here.

MATT02GT · February 18th, 2008, 03:44 PM

I dont think it would cause any problems, just be sure to get an alignment. I lowered it all around but I run 18's on the back and 17's on the front and it gives me that stance.

Zatrekaz · February 19th, 2008, 08:00 AM

Anyone know where I would be able to buy just 2 springs? Would I need CC plates for a 1.5 drop? and how long could I go without replacing the Shocks/Struts.

I know you have seen the above questions 1,000,000,000 times... but just once more for me please

Darrell · February 19th, 2008, 08:38 AM

That look is what is refered to as the "raked" look. All you need is lowering springs or drop spindles for the front. Caster/Camber plates are a good idea because most of them give a bit more travel for the strut and then of course is the adjustability aspect. I wouldn't worry about replacing shocks/struts unless they are worn out.

MATT02GT · February 19th, 2008, 10:22 AM

I know you can buy just the front springs from Roush. I think Summit might sell them.

Zatrekaz · February 19th, 2008, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by Darrell

That look is what is refered to as the "raked" look. All you need is lowering springs or drop spindles for the front. I wouldn't worry about replacing shocks/struts unless they are worn out.

Drop Spindles?

My car has 58k miles on it, and the ride is a little rough due to the 18s (thin tires), however I dont think the shocks/struts are worn out.

Darrell · February 19th, 2008, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by Zatrekaz

Drop Spindles?

My car has 58k miles on it, and the ride is a little rough due to the 18s (thin tires), however I dont think the shocks/struts are worn out.

Drop spindles lower the car by moving the centerline of the wheel higher on the spindle. That is the proper way to lower the front of a car. Using drop spindles does not effect ride quality like lowering springs do. Drop spindles are more expensive though.

riddlee josh · February 19th, 2008, 11:40 AM

jegs sells just fronts

heres a link Roush Performance Mustang Springs - JEGS

Zatrekaz · February 19th, 2008, 12:23 PM

Sweet, only $60 per spring... this project looks like its coming sooner than later now

Would a 1.5" drop give me the "raked" stance im lookin for? I mean, 1.5" does not sound like alot... im wondering if it will be easily noticeable.

riddlee josh · February 20th, 2008, 09:44 PM

wait i just relized that those springs i posted were 60 a piece weren't they. i thought at first they were 60 for both the front springs. oh man that interferes with my budget

February 18th, 2008, 02:08 AM	#1
Zatrekaz Regular 2003 Mustang V6 17.00@slow Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 417	Single end lowering? So I have seen some pics of some Mustangs with really aggresive stances to them. The one I love most is the low in the front and normal in the back. I was wondering if it would be possible to lower my car in the front say, 1.5" or so, and leave the back normal? Would this cause suspension probs? __________________ 18" Chrome Saleens w/ Nexen Tires O/R H-Pipe w/ Flowmaster 40s Mach1 Grill Delete MSD 8.5mm wires Cold Air Intake 10k HIDs Coming soon! Lowering and new paint !

February 18th, 2008, 08:27 AM	#2
Zatrekaz Regular 2003 Mustang V6 17.00@slow Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 417	What if I simply got thicker tires in the back? Like... not thicker lenght wise but thicker in hight? __________________ 18" Chrome Saleens w/ Nexen Tires O/R H-Pipe w/ Flowmaster 40s Mach1 Grill Delete MSD 8.5mm wires Cold Air Intake 10k HIDs Coming soon! Lowering and new paint !

February 18th, 2008, 08:44 AM	#3
Zatrekaz Regular 2003 Mustang V6 17.00@slow Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 417	Kinda like this pic here. __________________ 18" Chrome Saleens w/ Nexen Tires O/R H-Pipe w/ Flowmaster 40s Mach1 Grill Delete MSD 8.5mm wires Cold Air Intake 10k HIDs Coming soon! Lowering and new paint ! Last edited by Zatrekaz : February 18th, 2008 at 08:47 AM.

February 18th, 2008, 03:44 PM	#4
MATT02GT Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: May 2007 Location: COLORADO Posts: 1,557	I dont think it would cause any problems, just be sure to get an alignment. I lowered it all around but I run 18's on the back and 17's on the front and it gives me that stance. __________________ Its not how fast you drive, but how you drive fast. 2002 Mustang GT... Just The Usual Bolt-Ons

February 19th, 2008, 08:00 AM	#5
Zatrekaz Regular 2003 Mustang V6 17.00@slow Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 417	Anyone know where I would be able to buy just 2 springs? Would I need CC plates for a 1.5 drop? and how long could I go without replacing the Shocks/Struts. I know you have seen the above questions 1,000,000,000 times... but just once more for me please __________________ 18" Chrome Saleens w/ Nexen Tires O/R H-Pipe w/ Flowmaster 40s Mach1 Grill Delete MSD 8.5mm wires Cold Air Intake 10k HIDs Coming soon! Lowering and new paint !

February 19th, 2008, 08:38 AM	#6
Darrell Feb 08 ROTM 1990 Mustang LX 9.36@143 mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 7,026	That look is what is refered to as the "raked" look. All you need is lowering springs or drop spindles for the front. Caster/Camber plates are a good idea because most of them give a bit more travel for the strut and then of course is the adjustability aspect. I wouldn't worry about replacing shocks/struts unless they are worn out. __________________ Racing in memory of Dave Bandt 11/19/69 - 3/23/08 "he's traded his wheels for wings" Professor of Natural Aspiration Thanks to: Artie at Trick Flow, Dave at Team Z Motorsports, Brian at Total Engine Airflow and Harold at Furo Racecraft

February 19th, 2008, 10:22 AM	#7
MATT02GT Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: May 2007 Location: COLORADO Posts: 1,557	I know you can buy just the front springs from Roush. I think Summit might sell them. __________________ Its not how fast you drive, but how you drive fast. 2002 Mustang GT... Just The Usual Bolt-Ons

February 19th, 2008, 11:40 AM	#10
riddlee josh Enthusiast 1998 mustang 3.8l v6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: portsmouth ohio Posts: 603	jegs sells just fronts heres a link Roush Performance Mustang Springs - JEGS __________________ 1998 mustang v6,UD pulleys,msd 8.5 mm wires shorty headers no cats H pipe flowmaster knock offs cold air intake w/ k n filter headlights mirrors 2 10 xplod subs 1000 watt amp

February 19th, 2008, 12:23 PM	#11
Zatrekaz Regular 2003 Mustang V6 17.00@slow Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 417	Sweet, only $60 per spring... this project looks like its coming sooner than later now Would a 1.5" drop give me the "raked" stance im lookin for? I mean, 1.5" does not sound like alot... im wondering if it will be easily noticeable. __________________ 18" Chrome Saleens w/ Nexen Tires O/R H-Pipe w/ Flowmaster 40s Mach1 Grill Delete MSD 8.5mm wires Cold Air Intake 10k HIDs Coming soon! Lowering and new paint !

February 20th, 2008, 09:44 PM	#12
riddlee josh Enthusiast 1998 mustang 3.8l v6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: portsmouth ohio Posts: 603	wait i just relized that those springs i posted were 60 a piece weren't they. i thought at first they were 60 for both the front springs. oh man that interferes with my budget __________________ 1998 mustang v6,UD pulleys,msd 8.5 mm wires shorty headers no cats H pipe flowmaster knock offs cold air intake w/ k n filter headlights mirrors 2 10 xplod subs 1000 watt amp

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