Lowering springs

Killar34 · March 16th, 2011, 07:36 AM

Ive been looking into getting lowering springs but I need some advice. Right now I bought the car with cut springs but I love how it looks the height. Is there a way I could measure the drop to get springs comparable or what would you guys suggest? What kit or how much of a drop? Thanks

craigdavey · March 16th, 2011, 08:42 AM

How much of a gap do you have between your tires and the fender right now? A stock suspension will have about 5-6 inches of a gap. You can judge how much the cut springs are lowering your car by that. Then go get springs that are comparable.

IMO, i would leave the cut springs on there. Is there a reason that you want lowering springs instead of cut springs?

GreenMustang00 · March 16th, 2011, 10:12 AM

Take a picture of your car... Leave the cut springs imo

6ER THEN I 8ER! · March 16th, 2011, 06:57 PM

Originally Posted by GreenMustang00

Take a picture of your car... Leave the cut springs imo

this

Killar34 · March 17th, 2011, 08:50 PM

I want to get lowering bc with the cut its rough. bottoms out a lot.

BlueScreaM · March 17th, 2011, 09:31 PM

Originally Posted by Killar34

I want to get lowering bc with the cut its rough. bottoms out a lot.

How much are they cut, are your shocks and struts good?

6ER THEN I 8ER! · March 17th, 2011, 10:15 PM

Originally Posted by Killar34

I want to get lowering bc with the cut its rough. bottoms out a lot.

there's a bigger issue if this is the case

Killar34 · March 18th, 2011, 05:49 AM

Originally Posted by Ahoboscheese

How much are they cut, are your shocks and struts good?

Lets just say if i jack the car up by the body and not under the rear end. The rear springs fall out so i welded a little piece of pipe in there to hold them in. And idk how to check the shocks to see if there good i haven't changed them so idk how many miles they have on them.

BlueScreaM · March 18th, 2011, 09:17 AM

Originally Posted by Killar34

Lets just say if i jack the car up by the body and not under the rear end. The rear springs fall out so i welded a little piece of pipe in there to hold them in. And idk how to check the shocks to see if there good i haven't changed them so idk how many miles they have on them.

Bounce each side of the car and see how many bounces it does.
1-2 ok.
3+ bad.

How many miles are on the car?

GreenMustang00 · March 18th, 2011, 01:56 PM

3 is the general rule that it's okay.
Don't let hobo fool you

Killar34 · March 18th, 2011, 09:43 PM

Originally Posted by Ahoboscheese

Bounce each side of the car and see how many bounces it does.
1-2 ok.
3+ bad.

How many miles are on the car?

Bounce? I don't understand what you mean. It has 139k

6ER THEN I 8ER! · March 18th, 2011, 10:19 PM

Originally Posted by Killar34

Bounce? I don't understand what you mean. It has 139k

press down on the fenders and see how many times it bounces...

Killar34 · March 20th, 2011, 06:25 AM

Originally Posted by 6ER THEN I 8ER

press down on the fenders and see how many times it bounces...

Uhhh... None. Barly pushes down. But if I get the measure the distance between wheel and fender even tho I have bigger rims and tires will it still work?

Matt. · March 20th, 2011, 10:42 AM

Can someone give me a ballpark drop for 1 1/4 coil cut off stocks and 1 1/2. Both with isos in

6ER THEN I 8ER! · March 20th, 2011, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by Matt.

Can someone give me a ballpark drop for 1 1/4 coil cut off stocks and 1 1/2. Both with isos in

on every car i've cut...1 1/2 gets you around 1.5" drop w/o ISO's...so probly around an inch with them

Killar34 · March 23rd, 2011, 03:03 AM

Side:

As you can see the tires tuck up inside of the finders so i can't get a measurement unless its negative. Also i have 17" rims so there not factory.

Front:

Rear:

Don't mind the dent. Lol stupid snow.

6ER THEN I 8ER! · March 23rd, 2011, 03:06 AM

holy fucking shit...either you have 3 1/2 coils cut or you have the worst f'ing shocks

i'd buy them first..then look into springs

mcqueen · March 23rd, 2011, 03:12 AM

OP are you running on the factory shocks and struts? You've got enough miles on your car that they should be worn out. I changed mine at 100k and they were so worn I could easily compress them by hand and they barely pushed back out. I completely agree with 6er, look into a nice set of shocks and struts before you go looking for new springs.

GreenMustang00 · March 23rd, 2011, 08:54 AM

It's dropped on It's ass. Nice lug nuts lol

BlueScreaM · March 23rd, 2011, 09:29 AM

Originally Posted by GreenMustang00

3 is the general rule that it's okay.
Don't let hobo fool you

March 16th, 2011, 07:36 AM	#1
Killar34 Regular 05 4.0L V6 Mustang Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Cordell, OK Posts: 92 iTrader: 0 reviews	Lowering springs Ive been looking into getting lowering springs but I need some advice. Right now I bought the car with cut springs but I love how it looks the height. Is there a way I could measure the drop to get springs comparable or what would you guys suggest? What kit or how much of a drop? Thanks

March 16th, 2011, 08:42 AM	#2
craigdavey Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 652 iTrader: 0 reviews	How much of a gap do you have between your tires and the fender right now? A stock suspension will have about 5-6 inches of a gap. You can judge how much the cut springs are lowering your car by that. Then go get springs that are comparable. IMO, i would leave the cut springs on there. Is there a reason that you want lowering springs instead of cut springs? __________________ 2004 3.9L Vert (sold)

March 16th, 2011, 10:12 AM	#3
GreenMustang00 1 Wheel Peel 2000 Mustang 393w 2001 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,583 iTrader: 4 reviews	Take a picture of your car... Leave the cut springs imo __________________ 2000 393w Swapped Vert 2001 GT Vert 2002 Six Banger

March 18th, 2011, 01:56 PM	#10
GreenMustang00 1 Wheel Peel 2000 Mustang 393w 2001 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,583 iTrader: 4 reviews	3 is the general rule that it's okay. Don't let hobo fool you __________________ 2000 393w Swapped Vert 2001 GT Vert 2002 Six Banger

March 20th, 2011, 10:42 AM	#14
Matt. Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Nitrous Injected V6 12's? Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chester County, PA Posts: 2,414 iTrader: 0 reviews	Can someone give me a ballpark drop for 1 1/4 coil cut off stocks and 1 1/2. Both with isos in __________________ Project Red Magic -Full Intake, Full Exhuast,Geared, Tune, Sprayed, Dropped- -18 Inch Hypercoated Saleens wrapped in Nittos-

March 17th, 2011, 08:50 PM	#5
Killar34 Regular 05 4.0L V6 Mustang Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Cordell, OK Posts: 92 iTrader: 0 reviews	I want to get lowering bc with the cut its rough. bottoms out a lot.

March 23rd, 2011, 03:03 AM	#16
Killar34 Regular 05 4.0L V6 Mustang Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Cordell, OK Posts: 92 iTrader: 0 reviews	Side: As you can see the tires tuck up inside of the finders so i can't get a measurement unless its negative. Also i have 17" rims so there not factory. Front: Rear: Don't mind the dent. Lol stupid snow.

March 23rd, 2011, 03:06 AM	#17
6ER THEN I 8ER! Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 17,515 iTrader: 3 reviews	holy fucking shit...either you have 3 1/2 coils cut or you have the worst f'ing shocks i'd buy them first..then look into springs

March 23rd, 2011, 08:54 AM	#19
GreenMustang00 1 Wheel Peel 2000 Mustang 393w 2001 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,583 iTrader: 4 reviews	It's dropped on It's ass. Nice lug nuts lol __________________ 2000 393w Swapped Vert 2001 GT Vert 2002 Six Banger

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