Recommendations for lowering the stance of my 65 FB?

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sentipede

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Hello,
Well with spring just around the corner, I was thinking of dropping the stance of my 65 for a more aggressive look. Currently running stock suspension with KYB Premium Gas Shocks. The wheel gap in the rear is larger than that of the front. Any suggestions for a cost efficient solution that will not destroy ride quality?

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Thanks in advance!

 

mustang6tee8

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how much would you like to lower it? I'm using 1" drop coil springs up front, and 1" drop 5 leafs in back with 1" lowering blocks. All are reasonably priced and easy to come by, but changing springs simply takes a while to do. I love the stance it produced. Here is a picture to help you decide if that might be too low. By the way, your car is beautiful.

 

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FWIW...I think it look just fine the way it is.

 

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dodgestang said:

FWIW...I think it look just fine the way it is.

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Ditto that!!

Kevin

 

Z06killinSBF

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Sittin way too high. Get some 620's and cut 3/4 a coil plus a Shelby drop, then get the reverse eyes and a 1/2" drop block.

My combo is the same minus the block but I plan to run one.

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Hard to notice the stance with that paint job! Beautiful car!

 

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4 leaf reverse eye or mid eye rear springs.

Do an Arning drop to the front, cut the front ones to match.

Nice paint. Nicer garage.

 

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dodgestang said:

FWIW...I think it look just fine the way it is.

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Your stance is perfect, what are you using?

 

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Thanks for all the comments, I will look for replacement springs and coils.
Does anyone have a recommendation as to which to buy? Mustang Depot?

Also does anyone know of a suspension shop in Chicago or the western suburbs that one can recommend?

Thanks again!

 

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I think it looks fine the way it is too. Damn beautiful car sentipede!!