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mustangkid05 · Dec 7, 2006

im looking into getting my mustang lowered but whats a good drop that i wont have to worry to much about rubbing? 1.5?inches.........and what do i need for the full setup, i just want to get it lowered, and how long do you think it will take?

thanks alot:SNSign:

four six · Dec 7, 2006

well you could have done a search.

02FastblackGT · Dec 8, 2006

Well, there are quite a few options, as I'm sure you know. You basically need to decide how low you want your stang, and how much money you are willing to spend. Personally, I didn't want mine too low, so I went with the Eibach Pro-Kit. It gives an excellent 1.5-1.75" drop, so I don't scrape on anything!! Plus, since it's not dramatically low, I was able to avoid installing caster/camber kits, and just had my car professionally aligned. Tire wear is A-ok after nearly a year since spring installation!! Also, I went ahead and changed my shocks when I did the spring install...might be something to consider as well. This kept the overall price of the drop right around $400, which is a little pricy, but not too bad. As it is with anything though, you get what you pay for.

Rickey_Bobby · Dec 8, 2006

Get the front coil over kit from upr. Its under $200. and cut a coil off the top of your rears. this will drop the rear 1-1.5" and the front is now infinatly adjustable and reduces your brake dive and body lean in turns a ***** load. The UPR kit comes with 5 different choices of spring rates and all you need to do to install them is jack up the car, pop the old spring out (use crowbar and cussing) and unbolt the top of your shock. Then you slide on the UPR hardwear and your set. Remember to get it aligned.
The rear spring you can cut with a grinder, or a hand hacksaw easily. Remember to cut the top, not the bottom. And keeping this soft stock spring will really help your launches as some aftermarket springs (hks) are really stiff and just make you spin because there is little weight transfer.
Last you want to cut an inch off of your rear pinion snubber or buy an aftermarker shorter one. (cutting is easier, and free.)

the98stang · Dec 8, 2006

You may or may not need CC plates. Every car is different. So drop it, and see if it can be aligned properly. If not, replace the stock CC plates.

Your stock shocks/struts will eventully need to be replaced with aftermarket springs too. The stockers could last 1 month or 5 years. It just depends on the road conditions and how you drive the car.

SO to sum it up: If you can afford it, get the CC plates/shocks/struts all in one purchase and install them. If your poor like me, slap in the springs, and call it a day

tomustang · Dec 8, 2006

mustangkid05 said:
im looking into getting my mustang lowered but whats a good drop that i wont have to worry to much about rubbing? 1.5?inches.........and what do i need for the full setup, i just want to get it lowered, and how long do you think it will take?

thanks alot:SNSign:

1. All you need is the Eibach Pro Kit, Steeda Sport Spring, Ford "C", or H&R Sports, every spring I've posted will give you an average drop of 1.5".

2. You don't have to worry about any other modifications for rubbing issues.

3. 4-8 hours if you're doing it yourself.

4. Please use the search function the next time you ask about suspension questions.

Thank you

tomustang · Dec 8, 2006

Rickey_Bobby said:
Get the front coil over kit from upr. Its under $200. and cut a coil off the top of your rears. this will drop the rear 1-1.5" and the front is now infinatly adjustable and reduces your brake dive and body lean in turns a ***** load. The UPR kit comes with 5 different choices of spring rates and all you need to do to install them is jack up the car, pop the old spring out (use crowbar and cussing) and unbolt the top of your shock. Then you slide on the UPR hardwear and your set. Remember to get it aligned.
The rear spring you can cut with a grinder, or a hand hacksaw easily. Remember to cut the top, not the bottom. And keeping this soft stock spring will really help your launches as some aftermarket springs (hks) are really stiff and just make you spin because there is little weight transfer.
Last you want to cut an inch off of your rear pinion snubber or buy an aftermarker shorter one. (cutting is easier, and free.)

huh?

mustangkid05 · Dec 8, 2006

so basically all i need is the springs for the drop and nothing else if i dont have the $ ?

tomustang · Dec 9, 2006

mustangkid05 said:
so basically all i need is the springs for the drop and nothing else if i dont have the $ ?

Correct, all you want is a 1.5" drop, if you go lower you'll have alignment corrections blah blah blah...

mity2 · Dec 9, 2006

you prolly wanna get shocls/struts as well.

ADRENLN · Dec 9, 2006

yea i agree, the shocks and struts will wear fast. you should get those too.

02FastblackGT · Dec 9, 2006

Yes, technically all that is "needed" are the springs. HOWEVER, it's highly suggested that you upgrade the shocks for your car's sake as well as you & your passenger's sake. The stock shock, which is likely on its decline anyways, is not really made to take the extra abuse of a lowered vehicle. Aftermarket shocks tend to be better for lowered vehicles. Plus, might as well do it all at once while you have everything apart!

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