First Post: Suspension Kit without lowering

[Kato404]

I was wondering if there are any suspension kits available without lowering. I have the Cervini C series body kit(with side pipes) and dont want any lower clearance.

Regards.

 

[LV51FER]

You can just replace the dampers and keep the stock springs.

 

[DarkFireGT]

Get some Tokico D-Spec shocks and struts. They'll let you dial in the firmness and are super easy to adjust. I've got a box sitting here next to me, waiting for better weather to install.

 

[o0Dan0o]

As far as kits... Basically, if you want to replace springs without lowering the car you're going to need an adjustable coil-over kit. Or you can just replace the dampeners like they said.
Dan

 

[kooldawg6]

Also can add stronger aftermarket control arms, panhard bar, subframe connectors, sway bars, shocks, struts... Making the car more responsive and stable while retaining stock height.

 

[anthony05gt]

I'm curious as to why you wouldn't want to at least lower the rear of the car. They sit pretty high in the rear.

 

[DarkFireGT]

I'm curious as to why you wouldn't want to at least lower the rear of the car. They sit pretty high in the rear.

Definitely. I finally talked my fiance into getting the Roush springs for the rear. Just under an inch of lowering to even it out a bit. That actually will aid in front end clearance, because it'll pull the nose up a bit.

 

[o0Dan0o]

Kool, do you have personal experience with subframe connectors and these cars? I have heard that they don't make much of a difference unless you go with the "through floor" design.
Dan

 

[Kato404]

Thanks for the replies....I might think about lowering the rear.... but I kinda dont want my pipes scraping more than they already do (Atlanta has alot of hills/bumps/dips in their roadwork)

 

[kooldawg6]

Kool, do you have personal experience with subframe connectors and these cars? I have heard that they don't make much of a difference unless you go with the "through floor" design.
Dan

I have no idea how effective either design is for the S197. All I know is they are available.

 

[anthony05gt]

Kool, do you have personal experience with subframe connectors and these cars? I have heard that they don't make much of a difference unless you go with the "through floor" design.
Dan

The new stangs are about 30% stiffer than previous models and don't require subframe connectors until 500-600 rwhp.