Lowering springs vs. suspension upgrade?

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stringtheory

Member Plus
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#1
I have been doing a lot of reading about the pros and cons of just installing lowering springs vs. doing a suspension upgrade (shocks, struts, sway bars, etc.). My 2011 does sit too high and I'm looking to lower the front and rear approx 1-1.5". Over the long run, does the installation of only lowering springs lead to premature failure of the stock shocks and struts? My car is a fair weather ride with no plans for road racing; maybe an occasional visit to the local drag strip to see what she can do and car shows.
What do you think?
 
redlawyers

redlawyers

Regional Coordinator
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#4
Springs should be accompanied by upgraded shocks.

You could start with new bushings/endlinks and sway bars first, then lower the car with FRPP springs later. Good luck.
 
reptilla

reptilla

Well-Known Member
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#6
Just get the eibach pro kit. You'll be 1.5 lower. I've never done anything other than springs and have not had one issue with ride or going to the drags. Get ideas and make the choice you like. Good luck. Oh yeah ,if going with spring get the cam bolt for the correct alignment.
 
Chief Gilly

Chief Gilly

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#7
Lowering springs are generally higher spring rates over stock spring rates. This leads to a stiffer ride. Different manufacturers make different spring rates, some being mild, some being aggressive. Do some research to see what different people use.
Swapping out sway bars is the final pieces to getting the car to handle the way you want. If you did thicker swaybars first you would be tightening the suspension. Mustangs typically have understeer so a larger front sway makes this worse. There are tons of discussions on suspension all over the web so I suggest to read more and resist the mod flu. Lord knows I bought parts only to find later I got either the wrong or unnecessary stuff.
I went with coil-overs all the way around so I can adjust for whatever I want. It cost more but is completely adjustable. I do auto-x so it comes in handy.
If you just are looking for the height change then the Eibachs as suggested earlier will give you the look. Try maximum Motorsports website as they explain quite a bit of suspension questions.

GL
 
blowabs

blowabs

Active Member
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#9
O, glad we dont Have to change our shocks [Reptilla], when lowering our cars, if we dont drive too much/fair weather our cars..
 
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