Suspension Package

[Thresher]

Looking for some advice on a suspension package for my 08 GT/CS. I recently switched to the 2010 SVT 18" wheels, but at 9.5" I am worried about tire rub if I lower it. The wheel gap is pretty bad and I really want to get rid of it.

Any advice on what might be my best option?

 

[ct07gt]

You won't have a problem. They are the correct offset and I run Roush 18 x 10 wheels with no problems. You probably don't want to run anything much wider than 275 width tires on the front, I think 305 width tires even fit on the back without any problems. I haven't heard of anyone with rubbing problems from those wheels.

 

[Sharad]

It won't be anywhere close to rubbing on 9.5"s.

Good rear control arms, lowering springs (not lower than 1.5"), struts & shocks, adjustable panhard bar, and prepare to hang some corners!!

Check out the vendors section. There are plenty of options available and with discounts for Stangnet members.

 

[Thresher]

OK cool. Thanks for the responses.

I'm running 275/40/18 and thinking about the Eibach SPORT-PLUS (SPORTLINE SPRINGS & ANTI-ROLL-KIT SWAY BARS), which are 1.6 front and 2.0 rear.

Eibach Sport-Plus Kit

Not sure if these are progressive or specific though.

 

[LastCallRacing]

I run a pro kit on my 07 GT. Great all around springs. I'm actually thinking about those wheels in black.

 

[Sharad]

OK cool. Thanks for the responses.

I'm running 275/40/18 and thinking about the Eibach SPORT-PLUS (SPORTLINE SPRINGS & ANTI-ROLL-KIT SWAY BARS), which are 1.6 front and 2.0 rear.

Eibach Sport-Plus Kit

Not sure if these are progressive or specific though.

Eibach makes good quality equipment. I have a set of UPR/Eibach Pro Kit springs waiting to go on my car, and the Eibach swaybars are soon to follow... but the Sportline springs (progressive rate) are more of a cosmetic improvement rather than handling improvement. They're low enough to adversely affect your handling.

I run a pro kit on my 07 GT. Great all around springs.