I want some more drop up front. Question

loosescrew79 · Jun 11, 2006

I currently have Steeda sport springs. They are 1.25 lower then stock. The car sits level and looks OK. I have seen alot of cars where the front end is lower than the rear and I really like the look of it.

Can you guys tell me if there is anyway to lower the front a little more with out buying new springs? I'm looking for a way that is cheaper than doing the whole spring replacement, again.

Thanks

CRZYHRSGT · Jun 11, 2006

X2 ball joints. I've also heard of removing the spring isolators, although I'm curious about noise from doing this...

laxdman20 · Jun 11, 2006

Like said above, you can remove the spring isolators. Drops it another 1/4 inch? BUT you will get some noise. But if you can live with the noise, then it would be worth it.

bakos24 · Jun 11, 2006

I heard of people removing the isolators and have had no noise at all. I think a few guys on this site removed them and had no noise. I guess its kinda of a 50/50 shot

TangerineGT96 · Jun 11, 2006

CRZYHRSGT said:
X2 ball joints. I've also heard of removing the spring isolators, although I'm curious about noise from doing this...

+1 but i dont know about the noise thing thats a new one to me

Gearbanger 101 · Jun 11, 2006

Cut 1/2-3/4" of a loop off of them. You'll never notice a loss in ride quality with only that little removed and it will bring you down another 1/4-1/2"....not to mention you won’t get the "twaaaannnngg" sound associated with removing the isolators every time you hit a pot hole. If you’re going to cut them, use a cut off wheel, not a torch. Heating a set of springs will ruin them.

TrueBlue03 · Jun 12, 2006

dont cut em.... it works for a few people, but many run in to problems doin that and regret it later.

i removed BOTH front isolators and can say that it was the one and only thing that worked for me in getting the front to lower just that little 1/4 - 1/2:"
>>>>No noise or any extra vibration at all!! i was very pleased with the extra nearly 1/3" lower.

just be sure to wrap the ends of the spring in a little electrical tape just as an extra precaution if you dont want any noise.

hognutz · Jun 12, 2006

1. x2 balljoints (can create bumpsteer problems causing you to need a bumpsteer kit)
2. remove isolators (can cause noise)
3. cut springs (not the best thing to do but it is free)
4. new springs with correct drop (best approach as you can sell you current ones)
5. coilovers (expensive but you have completely ajustable ride hieght)

RoadconeTuning · Jun 12, 2006

i like the electrical tape idea.

Stang|ess · Jun 12, 2006

I wish I knew about the electrical tape trick. I removed my bottom isolator yesterday, but barely notice a drop difference.

And cutting off the "dead coil" will not affect ride quality or the spring rate.

loosescrew79 · Jun 12, 2006

Can I get a picture of what the isolators look like. I may want to try this myself. I definetly want to lower the front end.

Trueblue03: Your car looks awsome.

RoadconeTuning · Jun 12, 2006

its the rubber piece that is on the end of the springs...

loosescrew79 · Jun 12, 2006

Do they just pop off the springs? or are they hard to remove.

Does anybody have pics of the whole lowering process, where I could see what I'm getting in to.

tomustang · Jun 12, 2006

hognutz said:
2. remove isolators (can cause noise)

It's been 6 years without isolators, i'm still waiting for this noise people speak of

Stang|ess said:
I wish I knew about the electrical tape trick. I removed my bottom isolator yesterday, but barely notice a drop difference.

You should read my posts

Stang|ess said:
And cutting off the "dead coil" will not affect ride quality or the spring rate.

Dead coils are mostly found in the rear only

loosescrew79 said:
Can I get a picture of what the isolators look like. I may want to try this myself. I definetly want to lower the front end.

dounts on the top fronts, slip ons for the bottom fronts. the rear has both top and bottom donuts

tomustang · Jun 12, 2006

oh wow, sn has a good pic from the install http://www.stangnet.com/tech/spring3.html

loosescrew79 · Jun 12, 2006

Thanks alot. I really want to lower the front.

I love stangs that slope to the front with saleen wheels.

Thanks again

Stang|ess · Jun 13, 2006

tomustang said:
Dead coils are mostly found in the rear only

I think my front is low enough, so not cutting any front coils, but I got a big gap (1.5") in the rear so I'll probably end up chopping it up. The dead coil is usually no more than 1 right?

mity2 · Jun 13, 2006

yeah i would take off isorater. mine dropped another 1/4" or more. i know i dropped total of almost 2.1", and i have no noise issue.

But beforworned. By doing that you may no longer go over the bump you were able to go befor. I know i'm installing isorater back on soon. too low for practical driving way mine is

va01gtstang · Jun 13, 2006

couldn't you also use the front fox 4 cyl springs to lower it more?

RoadconeTuning · Jun 13, 2006

va01gtstang said:
couldn't you also use the front fox 4 cyl springs to lower it more?

yeah you sure could but then you would have a car that wont turn for crap.

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