I want it lower...

[MSimz]

Hi guys. I have an 02 GT. I put the Eibach Sportline springs on it along with a MAC caster / camber kit (stock tire and rim size), but it still isn't as low as I'd like it. I can still fit 3 or 4 of my fingers in the wheel gap. A Mach 1 drove by me a couple of weeks ago on the highway, and it looked like it had damn near no gap at all (it looked like it had the stock 17's on it) - that's kind of what I'm going for. I don't race or drive like an idiot or anything like that, so I'm not much concerned with all out performance... I mean, I need the car to be safe in case I have to do some quick lane changing etc., but that's it. So, my question is this: What can I do to get it lower? I don't want to have to bag it or anything like that. Can I simply cut a coil or so off the springs? I know I'll probably have to replace the shocks, that's cool. Is there anything else I will need to replace / add? Thanks a lot,
- Mike

 

[1992 2.3LX]

You could remove your spring isolator.

or get H&R Supersports and don't put on the spring isolator.

 

[96SOHC]

Hi guys. I have an 02 GT. I put the Eibach Sportline springs on it along with a MAC caster / camber kit (stock tire and rim size), but it still isn't as low as I'd like it. I can still fit 3 or 4 of my fingers in the wheel gap. A Mach 1 drove by me a couple of weeks ago on the highway, and it looked like it had damn near no gap at all (it looked like it had the stock 17's on it) - that's kind of what I'm going for. I don't race or drive like an idiot or anything like that, so I'm not much concerned with all out performance... I mean, I need the car to be safe in case I have to do some quick lane changing etc., but that's it. So, my question is this: What can I do to get it lower? I don't want to have to bag it or anything like that. Can I simply cut a coil or so off the springs? I know I'll probably have to replace the shocks, that's cool. Is there anything else I will need to replace / add? Thanks a lot,
- Mike

How about this look...Intrax 2" lowering springs. Ordered from Summit.

 

[MSimz]

Thanks for the feedback so far. Will new shocks / struts make a difference in the ride height at all? Like the adjustable KYB's or anything like that?

 

[horseplay01]

My car is lowered 2.5 inches. I can get 2 fingers between the wheel and fender with the 265/35/18s. I could only get 1 finger with the 274/40/17s. I also used the sportline springs with no isolators and the Steeda X-2 balljoint(lowered .5"). I had to trim some off the rear springs to get it balanced right. You can see pics In "my garage" to the left.

 

[MSimz]

My car is lowered 2.5 inches. I can get 2 fingers between the wheel and fender with the 265/35/18s. I could only get 1 finger with the 274/40/17s. I also used the sportline springs with no isolators and the Steeda X-2 balljoint(lowered .5"). I had to trim some off the rear springs to get it balanced right. You can see pics In "my garage" to the left.

Horseplay - Your car looks great. So in addition to the Sportlines, you used the X2 balljoints, and that's it? Still the stock shocks / struts? Thanks a ton man!

 

[horseplay01]

Horseplay - Your car looks great. So in addition to the Sportlines, you used the X2 balljoints, and that's it? Still the stock shocks / struts? Thanks a ton man!

Thanks a lot. I used Steeda camber caster plates, Steeda bumpsteer kit, and Steeda off set rack bushings. I just wanted all the bumpsteer eliminated. I still have the factory shocks, BUT they are about shot. I am going to replace them with Tokico HP struts and shocks soon. If you can do it all at one time that is the best way.

 

[MSimz]

Thanks a lot for the advice! Is Steeda the only place to buy the X2 balljoints, or if not, then where have you found the best price on them?

 

[crew_dawg16]

you could just buy some bigger wheels...

 

[MSimz]

you could just buy some bigger wheels...

I could, but why spend ~$1200 now on new rims and tires, and have to buy more expensive tires down the road, when I can spend a couple hundred on some balljoints and be done with it? Not saying I wouldn't like some 19s, but I have tuition to pay.

 

[crew_dawg16]

yeah, I just thought I would throw that out there. Because they fill up the wheel well and that seems like the look you are goin for.

 

[SilverBullet00]

So are you saying that the X2 balljoints lowered the front an additional 0.5"?
Currently my car sits lower on one side and its driving me crazy..

by the way horseplay, thats a nice stang

 

[Bullitt03]

2.25 coils cut on Ford C springs,Strange 10 way adjustables,HPM mega bite jr's set 130 traction

 

[1low03gt]

I myself have Eibach sportlines,unmalested ,iscolater pads all around,stock struts/shocks,for now ,off set rack bushings,and maximum motorsports 4 bolt caster/camber plates.I can barelly fit one finger between the front tire and wheel opening,and 2 fingers snug between the rear tire and wheel opening.See my garage!!

 

[JLstang351]

I myself have Eibach sportlines,unmalested ,iscolater pads all around,stock struts/shocks,for now ,off set rack bushings,and maximum motorsports 4 bolt caster/camber plates.I can barelly fit one finger between the front tire and wheel opening,and 2 fingers snug between the rear tire and wheel opening.See my garage!!

Man thats the lowest ive ever seen a mustang w/ uncut sportlines! Car looks sick btw. Heres a pic of mine w/ sportlines,and everything else suspension stock. My new 18's will be here this week,so hopefully it will look better!

 

[horseplay01]

Thanks for the compliments. Steeda's ball joints are .5" longer than stock, which lowers the car .5". They came with a .25" spacer to raise it up, but I liked the way it sat.
I bought them new off of ebay. I think you can by them through Partshopper on this site which currently has 10% off on Steeda products. Chezze, I sound like a salesman.

 

[horseplay01]

2.25 coils cut on Ford C springs,Strange 10 way adjustables,HPM mega bite jr's set 130 traction

Now, I like that. SWEEET.

 

[Bullitt03]

Now, I like that. SWEEET.

Thanks

 

[MineralGray02]

adjustable coil overs like mine, u cant go wrong, u could lower it up to 4 inches!

 

[XStanger]

Horseplay, your car looks awesome! Those black bullitts really set your car off.