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silvrgt

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how much would it cost including labor to get my 02 gt mustang lowered about an inch? just enough to get rid of the unsightly wheel gap. thanks.
 

BadMoFo

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going to have to figure in cost of springs around $200-$350 then labor, I want to say it cost me $85 the last time I did mine. but all depends on what springs you buy and where you take it to.
 
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silvrgt

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just ford racing C springs. you think it could be done for like $250?
 
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mijo_latino

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ford racing C springs, $140. mustangtuning.com
Labor no idea, but overpriced i say $100-$150?

DIY, priceless
 
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mto gt2000

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Find someone on the forum that can help you do it or will do it for you for cheap or free.
 

mity2

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ya if u have basic hand tools, and time, and enough beer, u can do it by your self. on weekend
 

1low03gt

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mity2 said:
ya if u have basic hand tools, and time, and enough beer, u can do it by your self. on weekend
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This could be done in a day with a few buds giving you a hand.
Then the labour is free,minus food and some cold ones.
 
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mto gt2000

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It could be done in a couple hours, its not much work.
 
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DarkKnight01GT

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C springs are cheap at gefracing.com and install can be done in a couple hours even if you do it by yourself. Shops around here will charge 140-200.
 
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mustangspinners

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Lowered Mine

I have a 2002GT and I used the eibach sport springs it lowered mine 1 1/2.

I don't ever bottom and my 275 -18's never rub.

I'm very happy with the ride and it handles much better.

I don't know how to repost a picture to show you but if you go to the forum

Where can I get "spinner" center caps?

I have some pictures on there.
 
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mto gt2000

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If you plan on lt headers consider how much you want to drop it.
 
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Darkhorse845

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DarkKnight01GT said:
C springs are cheap at gefracing.com and install can be done in a couple hours even if you do it by yourself. Shops around here will charge 140-200.
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If you are looking for only a 1" drop the
FRPP "C" Springs are the way to go! The C Springs make for a perfect
drop and handling.
 

MaxxMundo

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Darkhorse845 said:
If you are looking for only a 1" drop the
FRPP "C" Springs are the way to go! The C Springs make for a perfect
drop and handling.
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I got 'em and I really like them. Handles great and the ride isn't that much harsher than stock with my stock shocks and struts. Excellent buy for the money. Save the money on labor and do it yourself, like everyone says. I did and found it to be much easier installing them than I thought, just make sure you have a helper, but not necessary. There are a bunch of articles writting up on how to do it.
 

mity2

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Darkhorse845 said:
If you are looking for only a 1" drop the
FRPP "C" Springs are the way to go! The C Springs make for a perfect
drop and handling.
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I'm thinking may be I'll change from Sportline to C-spring. Sportline look great, but since I installed Raoush kits, I'm afraind that I'm going to get owned by every road imperfection...
 
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My buddy and I just installed some Mach 1 springs in my 96 GT vert and it took us about 2 1/2 hours. I didn't want much drop (1/2") just a smoother and firmer ride. The back was a little trickier than I thought but the fronts were fairly straight forward. It is not nearly as difficult as it seems but it helps to have power tools and and 2 floor jacks since there is a lot of stuff that needs to be unbolted. Good luck.
 

mity2

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ha i thought rear was easier then front when I fif mine. I think it took me 'bout 4hrs. But my buddy and I finished case, and got cocked while we were doing it. lol
 

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mity2 said:
But my buddy and I finished case, and got cocked while we were doing it. lol
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im sorry what
 

mity2

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i meant got wasted
 

Way2QWK

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Do the Ford C' springs. I just did them on mine along with 1 1/4" wheel spacers this weekend. The car is incredible now. It drives like a real mustang should. I love this car now. Nice and firm like my friends 03 cobra. Perfect drop too. This was a simple job too. Got home from work friday, pulled the car in the garage, swapped the springs had the car back on the road in under 3 hours. This was my first coil spring install on a mustang. Did the job by myself in the garage with air tools, which made the job simple. Before the car would hop all over the road when going over bumps. I hated it so much I put the car up for sale. Then decided to do springs a few weeks ago, so glad I did. Good luck with yours
 
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