Lowering Spring Question

[mustang4lyfe]

I've been wanting to get some lowering springs for my 2000 GT to give it more of an aggressive look because all my buddys mess with me because they think the stock hieght is to high, ha. Well I found these off AM- Eibach Pro Kit Mustang Springs at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

If I would get these springs do I need all new other suspension parts such as shocks and struts since all the rest of it is still stock, and would I need new Casper cam. plates to get my car back and aligned properly? Money is kind of tight so if I dont have to I'd rather not pay for full new suspension, all I want is the aggressive look of a lowered stang.

 

[Tim2002GT]

IMO, if money is tight you should just get some Ford Racing "C" springs. They will give you 1 1/4" drop and if you remove the isolators you can get a full 1 1/2" drop out of them. If you go any further than 1 1/2" then yes, caster/camber plates are a must. Mine is dropped right at 1 1/2" and I do not have CC plates. The camber is slightly out of spec however at -1.4*. Not terrible, spec is between -0.5* and -1.0* I believe. This causes the inside edge of the front tires to wear a little faster then normal, but it really isn't that bad on mine.

Some aftermarket shocks/struts will be better on any lowered car, but again it isn't absolutely necessary.

Ford Racing Mustang C-Springs (79-04) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

 

[nancygrl]

I've got those Eibach's on my 99GT. While I was at it, I did get new shocks/struts but then my car had 102k when I bought it so I figured it was a good time since the suspension was all torn apart anyway. When I had the alignment done my mechanic said it was just slightly out, just like Tim2002GT said. The caster/camber plates would give more adjustability but I'm not that bothered by not having them. While the inside of my front tires have worn quicker, the outer half of my front tires are really close as it is anyway. My GT isn't my daily driver, so I'll keep going a little bit more in nice weather only until I can get new tires. Tires are wear items and I got my use out of them and don't need the added expense of the caster/camber plates.

 

[mustang4lyfe]

That is true, I do like those "c" springs, plus they do not cost as much, so if instead I go with the "C" springs I wont have those alignment problems if I dont get CC plates because they wont lower my car as much as the Eibachs would have?

 

[nancygrl]

The alignment might still be out, just not as much as with the Eibach's

 

[BIGDATOWN]

If you dont want to spend a bunch of money on caster camber plates, steeda has some camber bolts that the alignment shop can use to get it much closer! Another thing to watch out for is bump steer. Not that bad on that year, but a good idea to check it before doing anything else to the car.

 

[Maxpowers]

I have the C Springs on my car with Tokico blues. The car is just low enough to look good, and high enough to clear pot holes, speed bumps, and getting in and out of driveways. They seem to handle the corners well too.

I just had the car aligned the other day, and all measurements are within spec. I do not have CC plates.

 

[Deleted member 38176]

Anything less than a 2" drop on new edge mustangs is a waste but thats just my opinion.

 

[PAN1K]

I have the Pro Kit on my car. It lowered the front right at 1.5" and the back 1". I like the stance and I didn't replace anything else suspension wise. Also, I love AM but I got mine cheaper through UPR.

These pics aren't the best since they're not straight from the side and the cars on an incline, but if you look at the wheel arches you can get an idea:

 

[nancygrl]

Here's mine with the Eibach's

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[Sharad]

I have the Pro Kit on my car. It lowered the front right at 1.5" and the back 1". I like the stance and I didn't replace anything else suspension wise. Also, I love AM but I got mine cheaper through UPR.