2011 GT lowering springs

jag989

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I was looking at installing the 1.5" Ford Racing lowering springs and had a couple of quick questions in case anyone here has some experience.

I know that to fit the 2011 GT, the M-18183-C strut mounts (or similar) are needed. The Ford Racing (and AM) also list the M-18000-A damper kit as a requirement. My dealer would be doing the install (have a deal on the labor and alignment negotiated), but claimed that the dampers wouldn't be needed. If this is the case, I'm more than happy to save ~$400, but was that information accurate?

For reference, the FR springs: Ford Racing Performance Parts

 

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black'd_out5.oh

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I just installed the Eibach Sportline lowering springs (1.3" front/2" rear) this past weekend without new struts/dampers. Eibach claims that they are not required for lowering, and I haven't had any trouble what so ever.

 

jag989

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Very good to know, thanks!

 

parchisi

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I would highly recommend aftermarket dampers and caster camber plates with a 1.5" lowering. But as far as absolute necessity, I don't think you need anything else if you're doing just springs.

 

d98gt

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I installed the K springs without any extra parts added and it aligned perfectly. They are a nice drop and aren't too harsh of a ride.

 

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redcandystang5.0

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• Feb 24, 2011

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My springs are from Steeda. No aftermarket dampers.
I feel my ride is fine.
I will say, even with the Steeda billet lower arms. I still have a wheel hop issue.
With 400 hp, when the roads & tires are cold wheel hop is terrible. And im not even talking about purposely trying to spin the tires.
I purchased an adjustable upper link and am going to buy lower relocation brackets that should take care of the problem.
I at least suggest relocation brackets to correct the lower arm angle after lowering.