• Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-

i just did my first lowering spring install

  • Thread starter Thread starter johnnyt03gt
  • Start date Start date Jul 18, 2009

johnnyt03gt

5 Year Member
Mar 15, 2008
453
5
29
dallas TX
Jul 18, 2009
#1
  • Jul 18, 2009
  • #1
i just did my first lowering spring install

it took a lot to over came my fear of the spring jumping out and hitting me in the face i have to say it was so easy level of difficulty on a 1-10 i would say it ranks a 3 just because you do have to be very carefully the whole time

the only problems i had was i had to work on it in the driveway which is all sand & rocks so tools would get lost in the sand constantly 2nd problem i had was as i was finishing up i forget to lineup the end link stud into the sway bar, i was only able to complete the driver side because
i also installed CC plates and bump steer ket plus i started late ima do the outer side tomorrow
and the rears next week when i get new shocks to go along with my LCA's

im so glad i did it myself kinda makes me feel like a bigger man LOL thank you all answering all my never ending questions
 

johnnyt03gt

5 Year Member
Mar 15, 2008
453
5
29
dallas TX
Jul 18, 2009
#2
  • Jul 18, 2009
  • #2
cell phone picks
 

johnnyt03gt

5 Year Member
Mar 15, 2008
453
5
29
dallas TX
Jul 18, 2009
#3
  • Jul 18, 2009
  • #3
oh
 

BurningRubber

10 Year Member
Dec 6, 2004
1,865
24
58
Jul 18, 2009
#4
  • Jul 18, 2009
  • #4
Glad you were able to get it done.

It's not a bad job at all, and when you drop the a-arm in the front, it takes the spring unloading into your face pressure off of it, lol.
 

johnnyt03gt

5 Year Member
Mar 15, 2008
453
5
29
dallas TX
Jul 19, 2009
#5
  • Jul 19, 2009
  • #5
BurningRubber said:
Glad you were able to get it done.

It's not a bad job at all, and when you drop the a-arm in the front, it takes the spring unloading into your face pressure off of it, lol.
Click to expand...

thanks u knew how it is doing something that's potentially deadly for the first time too be honest taking off and putting back on the wheels was the hardest part
 
0

01brknGT

New Member
Apr 25, 2008
31
0
0
Vacaville,Ca
Jul 19, 2009
#6
  • Jul 19, 2009
  • #6
yeah i just did mine too for the first time last month and decided to take the iso's out and i did the front in like an hour and the back in an hour the second time around. Not hard at all once you know how to do it. I just did my first clutch install and that was a pain, never again unless i have a tranny jack!
 

VEE EIGHT

Member
Apr 27, 2009
85
0
6
Texas
Jul 19, 2009
#7
  • Jul 19, 2009
  • #7
It was that fear of all that potential energy in the compressed springs that forced me to have them professionally installed on my previous mustang. I think Im going to grow some balls and do it myself on my current mustang.
 
0

01brknGT

New Member
Apr 25, 2008
31
0
0
Vacaville,Ca
Jul 19, 2009
#8
  • Jul 19, 2009
  • #8
yah i did too but as long as you have a jack under there your fine. The only noise you hear is the loud pop from the front swaybar coming off the endlink. You'll see
 

COBRA90GT

Mustang Master
Sep 22, 2001
6,654
0
87
HOCKEYTOWN ® , MI
Jul 19, 2009
#9
  • Jul 19, 2009
  • #9
Congrats.
 

johnnyt03gt

5 Year Member
Mar 15, 2008
453
5
29
dallas TX
Jul 19, 2009
#10
  • Jul 19, 2009
  • #10
01brknGT said:
yeah i just did mine too for the first time last month and decided to take the iso's out and i did the front in like an hour and the back in an hour the second time around. Not hard at all once you know how to do it. I just did my first clutch install and that was a pain, never again unless i have a tranny jack!
Click to expand...

i here lots of people taking out the iso's what springs do u have? i have sport lines so ima see
how low it gets in a few weeks after they settle

as for my clutch it's got 88k on it slowly going out i thought about replacing it myself but i hate
working under a car that's why im letting a shop do it plus if they f@#c anything up they are responsible

OH i have a question should i get an alignment now or next after the springs settle ? i don't care about the front tires their shot already ?
 

BurningRubber

10 Year Member
Dec 6, 2004
1,865
24
58
Jul 19, 2009
#11
  • Jul 19, 2009
  • #11
Wait a week or so until the springs are settled before getting an alignment.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

K
Drivetrain '87 5.0 Installing New Ring Gear and Pinion - Pattern Questions
  • karhoot
  • Apr 23, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
10
Views
356
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech May 9, 2026
Mindseye007
S
Car shakes when taking off help???
  • STANKYstangs
  • May 10, 2026
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
12
Views
276
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- May 27, 2026
LILCBRA
D
Drivetrain car still rolling while in gear and off
  • dqureshi06
  • Jan 24, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
3
Views
208
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Jan 24, 2026
General karthief
0
V6 to V8 Swap info
  • 02_2v_Curtis
  • Jan 11, 2026
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
0
Views
662
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Jan 11, 2026
02_2v_Curtis
0
Drivetrain How much resistance, if any at all, is normal on a new 1st gear and synchro on a WC T5 transmission?
  • sleep-e
  • Jan 21, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
2
Views
231
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Jan 22, 2026
sleep-e
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?