spring install/isolators?

the98stang

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Hey all I just got some Eibach Pro Kit springs and Tokcio Illumina's. I was wondering, should I keep the stock isolators with the new springs? If I keep them out, how much lower will the car be? Can you leave only 1 isolator in per spring?

Also, is there anything else I will need for the install? Thanks!

 

RandyStinchcomb

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put 'em all back on, it wont lower the car that much and by not having them on, you'll feel and hear every bump, divot and crack in the road

 

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If you can mind the harshness and sound, you can leave them out. When I had pro-kit springs I took both fronts out, and the uppers in the rear. The only problem is what Randy mentioned, suspension NVH increases ALOT... So what I did was get some rubber and cut out rubber gasket type dealies to replace the isolators, and used some vinyl tubing on the lower part of the front coils. This way you still get a drop, but reduce some noise, but you'll still get the harshness.

 

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SilverBullet00

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Electrical tape worked great for me!

 

hotstang_46

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SilverBullet00 said:

Electrical tape worked great for me!

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electrical tape.....

no isolators and no squeaks what so ever.....a noticeable amount of additional drop if you leave em out

 

deftsound

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i would leave the stock ones on personally, i left mine on and although its not as low as it could be i feel safer knowing they are on

 

the98stang

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Will the pro kit lower the car 1.5" with the isolators, or without?

 

SaleenGT2001

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with the isolators it will drop 1.5, you should see about 1.75 without the uppers and lowers

 

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RandyStinchcomb said:

put 'em all back on, it wont lower the car that much and by not having them on, you'll feel and hear every bump, divot and crack in the road

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I agree. I would rather cut the springs and use polyurethane isolaters than run without any isolators. You are a glutton for punishment if you don't use isolators. I use polyurethane isolators and they work better than OEM rubber ones.

 

the98stang

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ok I'll keep the isolators in then. I don't want any lower than 1.5" anyway. I don't want to throw off the alignment or anything.

 

BennyBlown2v

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the98stang said:

ok I'll keep the isolators in then. I don't want any lower than 1.5" anyway. I don't want to throw off the alignment or anything.

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IMO, get caster/camber plates and get it aligned anyway... but I'm a corner carver/turn junkie.

 

the98stang

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BennyBlown2v said:

IMO, get caster/camber plates and get it aligned anyway... but I'm a corner carver/turn junkie.

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I will eventually, when money permits

 

SaleenGT2001

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the98stang said:

ok I'll keep the isolators in then. I don't want any lower than 1.5" anyway. I don't want to throw off the alignment or anything.

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good luck keeping the alignment right with a 1.5 drop!!

you NEED camber plates. end of story

 

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SilverBullet00

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Will the alignment shop tell you if you need c/c plates? Mine dropped about 1.5 inches and they said they got it aligned to spec...?

 

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Meh, no isolators here up front and i have H&R Supersports, but then again i like my car pretty low. Wrapped them in electrical tape and there is no sqeaking. GOt MM Poly isolators out back.

 

the98stang

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SaleenGT2001 said:

good luck keeping the alignment right with a 1.5 drop!!

you NEED camber plates. end of story

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No, every car is different. MOST people have no problems with alignment after a 1.5" drop or less. Every once in a while, you will see some shmoe have alignment problems. CC plates are a good idea, but they aren't required.