Lowering help and opinions

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ChillenNcali8

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The best deal I have found has been on EBAY
they are tokico, 1.5" drop. Has anyone purchased this product? Am I screwing my self with a 1.5" drop or is that just right?

If you know a better place to get a lowering kit please let me know.

I almost forgot. Is there anything else I should be aware of that will deteriorate more rapidly from lowering my car; I know I need an alignment will that cover
it? c springs, etc?
(same post as talk, wasn't sure where it should go)

Thanks in advance

 

CManT1914

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Tokico's are good, I was going to purchase them but instead went with Eibachs. 1.5" would be just about right. Mine was 1.4" in the front, and 1.3" in the back, and I wish the back sat a little lower. But I have heard good things about Tokico, how much are they? You shouldn't have any problems with other stuff wearing out prematurely, but I could be wrong.

 

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Do I need to worry about my 18X9 wheels rubbing?

The tokico kit is $430 for everything. Does this sound right?

 

CManT1914

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You might rub with 18's, not sure. WTF? $430 for just springs?!?! You're getting ripped dude. I got my Eibachs for $190. Look around, unless that comes with control arms too or something.

 

Ghostface

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I think he's talking about the package with HP struts (tokico blues). I just dropped my car with Vogtlands and Mach 1 shocks. Very similar to the Pro-kit drop except its a little lower in the front. excellent price at pure-motorsport.com Doesn't rub at all with 18s, pretty comfortable ride.

 

nomuffler

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1.5 inch is plenty, I wouldn't go any farther than that. I could imagine the possibility of the bushings wearing out quicker due to the constant deflection, but I've never actualy heard of that happening. This sight has good basic info about the mustang's suspenion. http://www.miracerros.com/mustang/t_suspension.htm

 

marvinmycat

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A 1.5" drop won't be enough to warrant a concern for rubbing.