How Many Inches Should I Lower

roushv6 · December 23rd, 2009, 06:06 PM

Hey guys.. well Ive been thinking about lowering my stang, its a 2000 V6 with a Roush body kit, how many inches should I go for ?? the thing is that I dont want the hard/stiff ride, its basically for looks
Ive been doing some research and I see they go from 1" to 2"

any place where I can get a good deal?
thanks you all

Garman91 · December 23rd, 2009, 06:49 PM

I went w/ Eibach Sportline's in the front, stock springs in the rear, and just wore out $300 worth of tires in 4 months because I didn't install Caster/Camber plates. Seriously consider these plates if you're dropping your car. I don't care how low you go I would install them and have the car professionally aligned after the spring & c/c plate install.

roushv6 · December 23rd, 2009, 08:08 PM

yeah I heard about the camber plates!!

thanks!! I will do that!

boblongtv · December 23rd, 2009, 09:49 PM

1.5 is the usual lowering height that is done. What size rims?

HMUSN · December 23rd, 2009, 09:50 PM

If you want both comfort and lowering then your best bet is airbags honestly.

WhtStang00 · December 23rd, 2009, 09:55 PM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

If you want both comfort and lowering then your best bet is airbags honestly.

+1

roushv6 · December 23rd, 2009, 11:12 PM

I got 245/45/17 front and 275/40/17 u think 1.5" all 4 corners are ok?

any good deal?

thanks

00BlueMustang · December 23rd, 2009, 11:33 PM

Originally Posted by roushv6

I got 245/45/17 front and 275/40/17 u think 1.5" all 4 corners are ok?

any good deal?

thanks

Yeah you should be ok

roushv6 · December 24th, 2009, 12:04 AM

Thanks you all!

Teamsterjohn · December 24th, 2009, 08:44 AM

I put it the Eibach pro kit 10 month's ago springs and dampers and never had the car re-alined, and I guess im lucky, because the tires are still very good. But when I put on my 17 inch tires in April, I will have it re-alined.

Teamsterjohn · December 24th, 2009, 08:50 AM

A early Christmas present for my 05 V6, fog lights. If I get the GT light switch, can you have both the head lights and fog lights on at the same time?or just the fog light? Also, what type of bulb goes it there? Thanks and happy holidays...

06dkkiser · December 24th, 2009, 02:24 PM

Yes the GT switch pulls out for the fogs. So turn it all the way over then pull it out for both the headlights and the fogs.

Teamsterjohn · December 24th, 2009, 04:27 PM

Great, Thanks

boblongtv · December 26th, 2009, 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by roushv6

I got 245/45/17 front and 275/40/17 u think 1.5" all 4 corners are ok?

any good deal?

thanks

American muscle bbk lowering springs. Thats what I got. You might also want shocks and struts. For better ride quality. The cheapest I have found is $309 from american muscle.

goren813 · December 26th, 2009, 03:15 PM

Eibach prokit (rated 1.5" drop) and 18x9 rims w/ 245/40 tires.

This is what the rubbing did to the wheel well (driver's side)

So I cut that portion out

And pop riveted a sheet metal plate on the inside of the well. Silicon puddy to seal it all up.

goren813 · December 26th, 2009, 03:17 PM

So... just know issues may occur over time. Since Ford made the driver's side well dip lower in that spot to make room for that wire loom??? Maybe something on the GT goes there? Either way, problem solved now, smaller turning radius! Woo hoo!

dschack · December 27th, 2009, 06:46 PM

Just be forwarned to do it right, you'll spend some money, I spent about 700 dollars on mine 800 after the alignment, and mine is h&r ss springs, maximum motorsports c/c plates (you definitly need those) and kyb gr-2 shocks and struts, and I did all the labor myself. BUT it does ride really nice just a bit stiffer than stock and it lowered me 1.75 on all 4 corners

norcalam2 · December 27th, 2009, 06:55 PM

1.75-2" Ftw!

December 23rd, 2009, 06:06 PM	#1
roushv6 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	How Many Inches Should I Lower Hey guys.. well Ive been thinking about lowering my stang, its a 2000 V6 with a Roush body kit, how many inches should I go for ?? the thing is that I dont want the hard/stiff ride, its basically for looks Ive been doing some research and I see they go from 1" to 2" any place where I can get a good deal? thanks you all

December 23rd, 2009, 06:49 PM	#2
Garman91 Regular 02 Mustang V6 13.605 @ 101.60 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brandon, FL Posts: 336 iTrader: 6 reviews	I went w/ Eibach Sportline's in the front, stock springs in the rear, and just wore out $300 worth of tires in 4 months because I didn't install Caster/Camber plates. Seriously consider these plates if you're dropping your car. I don't care how low you go I would install them and have the car professionally aligned after the spring & c/c plate install. __________________ BBK Intake, BBK 70MM Throttle Body w/ Port Matched Upper Intake, BBK Shorty Headers, Magnaflow Exhaust, GT Tips, Eibach Sportline Springs, EGR Delete, Aluminum DS, 7.5 T-Lok w/ 3.73's, Centerforce Clutch, ZEX 75 Shot, Sniper Tuned

December 23rd, 2009, 09:50 PM	#5
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	If you want both comfort and lowering then your best bet is airbags honestly. __________________

December 24th, 2009, 08:44 AM	#10
Teamsterjohn Regular 2005 Mustang V6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 108 iTrader: 0 reviews	I put it the Eibach pro kit 10 month's ago springs and dampers and never had the car re-alined, and I guess im lucky, because the tires are still very good. But when I put on my 17 inch tires in April, I will have it re-alined. __________________ CAI, UDP, Eibach Pro Kit, Predator performance tune, C/C Plates, Ajustable Panhard Bar, 17 inch rims and tires, GT duals with Pypes X pipe. GT Rear Bumper.

December 24th, 2009, 08:50 AM	#11
Teamsterjohn Regular 2005 Mustang V6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 108 iTrader: 0 reviews	Question for GT owners,Fog lights A early Christmas present for my 05 V6, fog lights. If I get the GT light switch, can you have both the head lights and fog lights on at the same time?or just the fog light? Also, what type of bulb goes it there? Thanks and happy holidays... __________________ CAI, UDP, Eibach Pro Kit, Predator performance tune, C/C Plates, Ajustable Panhard Bar, 17 inch rims and tires, GT duals with Pypes X pipe. GT Rear Bumper.

December 23rd, 2009, 08:08 PM	#3
roushv6 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah I heard about the camber plates!! thanks!! I will do that!

December 23rd, 2009, 09:49 PM	#4
boblongtv Regular 1999 V-6, 1998 gt Hey she looks fast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Easton, Maryland Posts: 275 iTrader: 0 reviews	1.5 is the usual lowering height that is done. What size rims?

December 23rd, 2009, 11:12 PM	#7
roushv6 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	I got 245/45/17 front and 275/40/17 u think 1.5" all 4 corners are ok? any good deal? thanks

December 24th, 2009, 12:04 AM	#9
roushv6 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks you all!

December 24th, 2009, 04:27 PM	#13
Teamsterjohn Regular 2005 Mustang V6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 108 iTrader: 0 reviews	Great, Thanks __________________ CAI, UDP, Eibach Pro Kit, Predator performance tune, C/C Plates, Ajustable Panhard Bar, 17 inch rims and tires, GT duals with Pypes X pipe. GT Rear Bumper.

December 26th, 2009, 03:15 PM	#15
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L & '05 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,620 iTrader: 0 reviews	Eibach prokit (rated 1.5" drop) and 18x9 rims w/ 245/40 tires. This is what the rubbing did to the wheel well (driver's side) So I cut that portion out And pop riveted a sheet metal plate on the inside of the well. Silicon puddy to seal it all up. __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

December 26th, 2009, 03:17 PM	#16
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L & '05 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,620 iTrader: 0 reviews	So... just know issues may occur over time. Since Ford made the driver's side well dip lower in that spot to make room for that wire loom??? Maybe something on the GT goes there? Either way, problem solved now, smaller turning radius! Woo hoo! __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

December 27th, 2009, 06:46 PM	#17
dschack Enthusiast 2000 sixxer, 1988 Fox Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 505 iTrader: 0 reviews	Just be forwarned to do it right, you'll spend some money, I spent about 700 dollars on mine 800 after the alignment, and mine is h&r ss springs, maximum motorsports c/c plates (you definitly need those) and kyb gr-2 shocks and struts, and I did all the labor myself. BUT it does ride really nice just a bit stiffer than stock and it lowered me 1.75 on all 4 corners __________________

December 27th, 2009, 06:55 PM	#18
norcalam2 Hardcore Enthusiast 99 GT & 05 GSXR 750 next year Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Harnett County, NC Posts: 1,106 iTrader: 1 reviews	1.75-2" Ftw! __________________ NCMM Treasurer/Coordinator Moto Droid FTMFGDW MM Cares Crew GRAMMAR NAZI NCMM Home page GODSPEED WHEEL GROUP BUY!!

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