Where can I?

Southern Savage 4 · February 3rd, 2011, 04:51 PM

Find good cheap lowering springs. Im talking about 170-220$ range bc i know the 120 ones and 100 ones arent good prolly lol.

6ER THEN I 8ER! · February 3rd, 2011, 05:53 PM

cut your factory ones

00BlueMustang · February 3rd, 2011, 05:58 PM

Originally Posted by 6ER THEN I 8ER

cut your factory ones

This would be your cheapest route because my H&R SS cost $250

Southern Savage 4 · February 3rd, 2011, 06:17 PM

how much should i go off the front and back. I dont want it too low. plus i dont want to have to get cc plates

ag11hockey · February 3rd, 2011, 07:18 PM

1979-04 Mustang Specific Rate Red Lowering Springs by SVE at LRS - Same Day Shipping!

i was looking at those but idk if the drop is worth getting them. plus i would have to get new isolators and CC plates from them which are only 100 but.... can you cut the stock springs and still not have to get CC plates?

MRKsD3 · February 3rd, 2011, 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by ag11hockey

1979-04 Mustang Specific Rate Red Lowering Springs by SVE at LRS - Same Day Shipping!

i was looking at those but idk if the drop is worth getting them. plus i would have to get new isolators and CC plates from them which are only 100 but.... can you cut the stock springs and still not have to get CC plates?

Damn those are super cheap! I paid $230 for my eibachs...

SlowSix · February 3rd, 2011, 07:39 PM

Originally Posted by ag11hockey

1979-04 Mustang Specific Rate Red Lowering Springs by SVE at LRS - Same Day Shipping!

i was looking at those but idk if the drop is worth getting them. plus i would have to get new isolators and CC plates from them which are only 100 but.... can you cut the stock springs and still not have to get CC plates?

Those are for a v8. You're not gonna get as much of a drop with those on a v6 because v8's are heavier.

ag11hockey · February 3rd, 2011, 07:41 PM

true that. what would be a good drop with 17" rims if i were to cut the factory springs? and would i still need CC plates?

SlowSix · February 3rd, 2011, 07:45 PM

Depends on how low you want to go really. I've seen stangs dropped as much as 3".
I've read that you need C&C plates for anything more than 1.5", but its kind of hit or miss as to whether you need them for a 1.5" drop or not.

Ask 6er about cutting springs. I think he said like 1 1/2 coils on the front and 1 1/4 coils on the back?

6ER THEN I 8ER! · February 3rd, 2011, 07:49 PM

my v6 and my GT got 1.25 coils off the front and 1 coil off the back w/ no isolators

no C&C plates needed...however if your worried about it do 1 coil all the way around w/ no isolators

ag11hockey · February 3rd, 2011, 07:50 PM

im trying to eliminate the 4x4 look in general while still being able to get thedamn thing alligned. is there any difference in running isolators or not? besides making it a little lower does it hurt anything or w/e?

6ER THEN I 8ER! · February 3rd, 2011, 07:53 PM

Originally Posted by ag11hockey

im trying to eliminate the 4x4 look in general while still being able to get thedamn thing alligned. is there any difference in running isolators or not? besides making it a little lower does it hurt anything or w/e?

you'll be fine w/o iso's...just wrap the ends of the springs in a tad bit of electric tape and it'll do the same job. and thats keeping it from squeaking sometimes (which rarely happens for me)...

ag11hockey · February 3rd, 2011, 07:55 PM

alright so how much could i cut the springs with it looking good without CC plates. i mean worse comes to worse i can buy them but im trying to do the cheap route unfortunately

Southern Savage 4 · February 3rd, 2011, 07:56 PM

well im not the most mechanically inclined so how much would i have to pay to get that done you think? estimate

SlowSix · February 3rd, 2011, 09:30 PM

Have them cut? Or have lowering springs put in?
I doubt a shop would cut them for you. To install springs probably like $100 ish I would think.

6ER THEN I 8ER! · February 3rd, 2011, 09:34 PM

Originally Posted by Southern Savage 4

well im not the most mechanically inclined so how much would i have to pay to get that done you think? estimate

i didn't either when i first did my v6...but thanks to youtube i learned quick...never pay a shop for something you can learn to do yourself with no real effort. thats wasting money IMO

@ag11hockey...like i posted earlier...

1.25 off the front and 1 off the back w/ no isolators...if you think you have too much negative camber for some reason you can either a) have an alignment shop fix it with camber bolts or b) put the Isolators back in to lift it a .25-.50"

00BlueMustang · February 3rd, 2011, 09:49 PM

Originally Posted by 01SilverSixer

Have them cut? Or have lowering springs put in?
I doubt a shop would cut them for you. To install springs probably like $100 ish I would think.

Its gonna be a lot more, you are gonna pay 100+ per hour for labor.

Like 6er said better off learning how to do it. Bribe a couple of buddies with some drinks and lunch to help you out.

ag11hockey · February 3rd, 2011, 10:09 PM

thanks 6er. reps

6ER THEN I 8ER! · February 3rd, 2011, 10:11 PM

Originally Posted by ag11hockey

thanks 6er. reps

np man...hope you enjoy the finished product

Rich J · February 3rd, 2011, 10:16 PM

So 6er, I was talking to my mechanic buddy about helping me cut my springs today. He told me a big "NOOOOOO" and yes I am quoting that no. He was telling me it would ruin my shocks/struts in the long run. He also told me that is the ONE thing he wouldn't help me with. He is still helping me with my build though... at no cost to me.

He said exactly this... "It will ruin your shocks/struts, because they were designed to work with that spring height you have now. Lowering your car would make them have to go lower than they were designed to go. Causing you to go through struts all the time as well as ball joints, etc."

February 3rd, 2011, 04:51 PM	#1
Southern Savage 4 Regular 2004 Mustang V6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 176 iTrader: 0 reviews	Where can I? Find good cheap lowering springs. Im talking about 170-220$ range bc i know the 120 ones and 100 ones arent good prolly lol.

February 3rd, 2011, 07:45 PM	#9
SlowSix Formerly 01silversixer 2001 V6 15.47@89.57 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,471 iTrader: 1 reviews	Depends on how low you want to go really. I've seen stangs dropped as much as 3". I've read that you need C&C plates for anything more than 1.5", but its kind of hit or miss as to whether you need them for a 1.5" drop or not. Ask 6er about cutting springs. I think he said like 1 1/2 coils on the front and 1 1/4 coils on the back? __________________ Build Thread

February 3rd, 2011, 09:30 PM	#15
SlowSix Formerly 01silversixer 2001 V6 15.47@89.57 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,471 iTrader: 1 reviews	Have them cut? Or have lowering springs put in? I doubt a shop would cut them for you. To install springs probably like $100 ish I would think. __________________ Build Thread

February 3rd, 2011, 10:16 PM	#20
Rich J I'm doing it wrong 04 Grand Cherokee Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 5,211 iTrader: 0 reviews	So 6er, I was talking to my mechanic buddy about helping me cut my springs today. He told me a big "NOOOOOO" and yes I am quoting that no. He was telling me it would ruin my shocks/struts in the long run. He also told me that is the ONE thing he wouldn't help me with. He is still helping me with my build though... at no cost to me. He said exactly this... "It will ruin your shocks/struts, because they were designed to work with that spring height you have now. Lowering your car would make them have to go lower than they were designed to go. Causing you to go through struts all the time as well as ball joints, etc." __________________ Formerly known as Demon_54 "I feel the same way about disco as I do about herpes." - Hunter S. Thompson

February 3rd, 2011, 05:53 PM	#2
6ER THEN I 8ER! Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 17,515 iTrader: 3 reviews	cut your factory ones

February 3rd, 2011, 06:17 PM	#4
Southern Savage 4 Regular 2004 Mustang V6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 176 iTrader: 0 reviews	how much should i go off the front and back. I dont want it too low. plus i dont want to have to get cc plates

February 3rd, 2011, 07:18 PM	#5
ag11hockey Enthusiast 1999 Mustang V6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 654 iTrader: 0 reviews	1979-04 Mustang Specific Rate Red Lowering Springs by SVE at LRS - Same Day Shipping! i was looking at those but idk if the drop is worth getting them. plus i would have to get new isolators and CC plates from them which are only 100 but.... can you cut the stock springs and still not have to get CC plates?

February 3rd, 2011, 07:41 PM	#8
ag11hockey Enthusiast 1999 Mustang V6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 654 iTrader: 0 reviews	true that. what would be a good drop with 17" rims if i were to cut the factory springs? and would i still need CC plates?

February 3rd, 2011, 07:49 PM	#10
6ER THEN I 8ER! Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 17,515 iTrader: 3 reviews	my v6 and my GT got 1.25 coils off the front and 1 coil off the back w/ no isolators no C&C plates needed...however if your worried about it do 1 coil all the way around w/ no isolators

February 3rd, 2011, 07:50 PM	#11
ag11hockey Enthusiast 1999 Mustang V6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 654 iTrader: 0 reviews	im trying to eliminate the 4x4 look in general while still being able to get thedamn thing alligned. is there any difference in running isolators or not? besides making it a little lower does it hurt anything or w/e?

February 3rd, 2011, 07:55 PM	#13
ag11hockey Enthusiast 1999 Mustang V6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 654 iTrader: 0 reviews	alright so how much could i cut the springs with it looking good without CC plates. i mean worse comes to worse i can buy them but im trying to do the cheap route unfortunately

February 3rd, 2011, 07:56 PM	#14
Southern Savage 4 Regular 2004 Mustang V6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 176 iTrader: 0 reviews	well im not the most mechanically inclined so how much would i have to pay to get that done you think? estimate

February 3rd, 2011, 10:09 PM	#18
ag11hockey Enthusiast 1999 Mustang V6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 654 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks 6er. reps

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