Lowering my car...

03stanggg · March 26th, 2009, 11:26 AM

So im going to be lowering my car in the next few weeks... but i wanted some opinions on what size drop to get 1" or 1.5". I dont need to worry about speed bumps or anything like that yet but i do have a bunch of roads that are quite bumpy... I want the best ride quality out of them...

so which springs would you suggest?

Side Note: My friend and I are going to do the install...

Triple A · March 26th, 2009, 11:40 AM

it all depends on what you think looks good.. some people will drop it 1.5" all around, and others will drop it 1.5" in the front and 1" in the rear. personally, i think it looks better to have the front end lower than the rear. and you should purchase some caster camber plates as well.

and if you're worried about ride quality then you shouldn't lower your car.. you're gonna feel every bump in the road. lol

goren420 · March 26th, 2009, 11:46 AM

Most spring sets you buy will lower the front end a little more than the rear giving that aggresive stance. I have Eibach Prokit springs and like them, I also have full supporting mods. With just springs the ride quality won't be too enjoyable, so if it's possible try to get at least struts/shocks and CC plates. Without the CC plates on my car it would be horrid, so I suggest getting them. Also the stock struts/shocks won't like the new ride height and probably won't perform well for long after lowering...

As far as the install it isn't hard with a buddy you should have it all done in a couple hours... PM me if you want step by step instructions on the install or if you have any other questions.

03stanggg · March 26th, 2009, 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by goren420

Most spring sets you buy will lower the front end a little more than the rear giving that aggresive stance. I have Eibach Prokit springs and like them, I also have full supporting mods. With just springs the ride quality won't be too enjoyable, so if it's possible try to get at least struts/shocks and CC plates. Without the CC plates on my car it would be horrid, so I suggest getting them. Also the stock struts/shocks won't like the new ride height and probably won't perform well for long after lowering...

As far as the install it isn't hard with a buddy you should have it all done in a couple hours... PM me if you want step by step instructions on the install or if you have any other questions.

Thanks and will do... i was looking at the 1" drops so i didnt need cc plates...

Here is what i had in mind... but if you guys have better suggestions please feel free to add in...

Tokico HP Series Strut (94-04) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping

Tokico HP Series Shock (94-04 excl. IRS Cobra) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

Steeda Mustang Sport Springs (79-04 GT/V6) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

weezer · March 26th, 2009, 12:20 PM

I'd look into Eibach as well.

goren420 · March 26th, 2009, 12:22 PM

looks good, from what I've heard people like the Steeda sports, and I have the Tokico HP's so you're good there. I suppose you could wait on CC plates and see how the front wheels sit after the drop. Those springs say 1.25" so you could get anything from 1" to 1.5". The Eibach prokit says 1.5" and my car is 1.75" lower at the side skirt than stock. (I also take into account my rims/tires). So if it sits even and you have even tire wear afterwards you should be alright.

03stanggg · March 26th, 2009, 12:24 PM

cool sounds good, also just wondering are the shocks and struts just as easy to install?

goren420 · March 26th, 2009, 12:27 PM

Yeah. Do it all at the same time. Again PM me and I'll send you step by steps on those as well.

03stanggg · March 29th, 2009, 11:53 AM

OK found a set of bullet springs for sale... first question is do they fit on my car? and i assume it should lower my car a little? anyone know how much it might lower the car?

joparrett · March 30th, 2009, 12:12 PM

I bought eibach pro-kit springs new off ebay for $130 shipped. That's where I'd go If I were you.

TungstenBlade · March 31st, 2009, 03:37 PM

yeah i have eibachs also on mine

ewells2420 · April 2nd, 2009, 09:52 PM

Steeda Caster Camber Plates - For 94-04 Mustangs - StangSuspension.com

Ford Racing C Performance Springs - For 79-04 Mustangs - StangSuspension.com

Tokico Hi Performance front strut 94-04 - each - StangSuspension.com

Tokico Hi Performance rear shock 94-04 - each - StangSuspension.com

This is what you want if you dont want to worry about speed bumps. Its a slightly lower than stock profile and better suspension. Oh and for the shocks/struts that EACH, so you want to select 2 for each link when adding to your cart.

03stanggg · April 3rd, 2009, 09:34 AM

OK so i found a great deal by a MM member here... i already purchased the stuff...

here is my setup...

Steeda Mustang Competition Springs (79-04) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!
Bilstein Shocks & Struts at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

Does anyone know if i can get by without cc plates? The site states it only drops the car 1.25". also i have two 12" subs in my trunk... so that weighs it down a bit

ewells2420 · April 3rd, 2009, 07:16 PM

Your CC is going to be off a little.

02v6staang · April 4th, 2009, 02:00 AM

should still be driveable tho. unless your worried about tire wear...my pro-kit isnt low

ewells2420 · April 4th, 2009, 05:28 PM

depends on how you define drivable. Mine are still of a little bit and I can tell its off when driving. But I had the alignment done like 2 days after installing the new suspension stuff. Eventually I will go back and have it done again and should no longer be off.

March 26th, 2009, 11:26 AM	#1
03stanggg Regular 2003 v6 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: PA Posts: 239	Lowering my car... So im going to be lowering my car in the next few weeks... but i wanted some opinions on what size drop to get 1" or 1.5". I dont need to worry about speed bumps or anything like that yet but i do have a bunch of roads that are quite bumpy... I want the best ride quality out of them... so which springs would you suggest? Side Note: My friend and I are going to do the install... __________________

March 26th, 2009, 11:40 AM	#2
Triple A Shake Me Like A Monkey Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,247	it all depends on what you think looks good.. some people will drop it 1.5" all around, and others will drop it 1.5" in the front and 1" in the rear. personally, i think it looks better to have the front end lower than the rear. and you should purchase some caster camber plates as well. and if you're worried about ride quality then you shouldn't lower your car.. you're gonna feel every bump in the road. lol __________________

March 26th, 2009, 11:46 AM	#3
goren420 Hardcore Enthusiast '00 3.8L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 1,154	Most spring sets you buy will lower the front end a little more than the rear giving that aggresive stance. I have Eibach Prokit springs and like them, I also have full supporting mods. With just springs the ride quality won't be too enjoyable, so if it's possible try to get at least struts/shocks and CC plates. Without the CC plates on my car it would be horrid, so I suggest getting them. Also the stock struts/shocks won't like the new ride height and probably won't perform well for long after lowering... As far as the install it isn't hard with a buddy you should have it all done in a couple hours... PM me if you want step by step instructions on the install or if you have any other questions. __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

March 26th, 2009, 12:20 PM	#5
weezer Regular 2005 Mustang V6 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 268	I'd look into Eibach as well. __________________ ...just one of the few Asians that prefers to eat rice rather than drive it...

March 26th, 2009, 12:22 PM	#6
goren420 Hardcore Enthusiast '00 3.8L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 1,154	looks good, from what I've heard people like the Steeda sports, and I have the Tokico HP's so you're good there. I suppose you could wait on CC plates and see how the front wheels sit after the drop. Those springs say 1.25" so you could get anything from 1" to 1.5". The Eibach prokit says 1.5" and my car is 1.75" lower at the side skirt than stock. (I also take into account my rims/tires). So if it sits even and you have even tire wear afterwards you should be alright. __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

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March 26th, 2009, 12:24 PM	#7
03stanggg Regular 2003 v6 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: PA Posts: 239	cool sounds good, also just wondering are the shocks and struts just as easy to install? __________________

March 26th, 2009, 12:27 PM	#8
goren420 Hardcore Enthusiast '00 3.8L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 1,154	Yeah. Do it all at the same time. Again PM me and I'll send you step by steps on those as well. __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

March 29th, 2009, 11:53 AM	#9
03stanggg Regular 2003 v6 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: PA Posts: 239	OK found a set of bullet springs for sale... first question is do they fit on my car? and i assume it should lower my car a little? anyone know how much it might lower the car? __________________

March 30th, 2009, 12:12 PM	#10
joparrett Regular 2003 Mustang 3.8 slow Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 157	I bought eibach pro-kit springs new off ebay for $130 shipped. That's where I'd go If I were you. __________________ Jordan \| 2003 Mustang 3.8 \| SCT Tuner by VMP \| CAI \| Flowmasters \| ZEX 75 shot

March 31st, 2009, 03:37 PM	#11
TungstenBlade Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 7	yeah i have eibachs also on mine

April 2nd, 2009, 09:52 PM	#12
ewells2420 Regular 2003 V6 Mustang 15.1 @ 91 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NC Posts: 439	Steeda Caster Camber Plates - For 94-04 Mustangs - StangSuspension.com Ford Racing C Performance Springs - For 79-04 Mustangs - StangSuspension.com Tokico Hi Performance front strut 94-04 - each - StangSuspension.com Tokico Hi Performance rear shock 94-04 - each - StangSuspension.com This is what you want if you dont want to worry about speed bumps. Its a slightly lower than stock profile and better suspension. Oh and for the shocks/struts that EACH, so you want to select 2 for each link when adding to your cart.

April 3rd, 2009, 09:34 AM	#13
03stanggg Regular 2003 v6 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: PA Posts: 239	OK so i found a great deal by a MM member here... i already purchased the stuff... here is my setup... Steeda Mustang Competition Springs (79-04) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping! Bilstein Shocks & Struts at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping! Does anyone know if i can get by without cc plates? The site states it only drops the car 1.25". also i have two 12" subs in my trunk... so that weighs it down a bit __________________

April 3rd, 2009, 07:16 PM	#14
ewells2420 Regular 2003 V6 Mustang 15.1 @ 91 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NC Posts: 439	Your CC is going to be off a little.

April 4th, 2009, 02:00 AM	#15
02v6staang Regular 2002 Mustang V6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dfw Texas Posts: 170	should still be driveable tho. unless your worried about tire wear...my pro-kit isnt low __________________ Dual exhaust, mac longtubes, catted h, flow 40's, 3.73's & t-lok, k&n intake, Xcal3, VAP intake spacer, MGW short shifter, 03/04 cobra rims, eibach pro-kit (ported heads not installed) To come: UPD's, cam, ported intakes, new engine(4.3 STROKER)

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April 4th, 2009, 05:28 PM	#16
ewells2420 Regular 2003 V6 Mustang 15.1 @ 91 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NC Posts: 439	depends on how you define drivable. Mine are still of a little bit and I can tell its off when driving. But I had the alignment done like 2 days after installing the new suspension stuff. Eventually I will go back and have it done again and should no longer be off.