Question about lowering

[06RFSTANG]

Those of you who have lowered your car,did you get caster/camber plates,camber bolts or did you not need them to get your car aligned after lowering.I am moving to suspension mods next and want to start getting a parts list together.Thanks for your help in advance

 

[Wicked One]

Save some money and get the $20 camber bolts. Most of the time you are only going to be off 1degree or maybe a tad more.

I would suggest the camber/caster plates if you planned on going road racing or had a severe drop.

Drop the car, then drive to the alignment shop or you will burn up the inside of your new tires.

 

[06LLGT]

You will want to get chamber bolts and a alignment. What springs do you plan to use?

 

[06RFSTANG]

Probably going to go with Steeda ultralite springs.Not a severe drop or I will be saying goodbye to my chin spoiler

 

[Wicked One]

You will just need camber bolts.

 

[06LLGT]

Oh no. Sports will give you enough drop, Ultralites will give you more than you want. I was running Sports and had the GT500 chin spoiler and would hit on alot of driveways and regularsize speedbumps.

 

[06RFSTANG]

Looks like I might be getting the sports then.I didnt think there was a big difference in drop between them.Thanks

 

[Wicked One]

The ultralights drop it more. Here it is from there site.

Steeda Sport Springs - Part Numbers: 555-8216

• Lowers the vehicle approx 1 inch front, 1 1/4 inch rear. The S197 Mustang sits high in the rear, these springs will give it a more aggressive look
• Maintains good ride quality for daily driving
• Big improvement in handling and noticeable reduction in nosedive

Ultralite Springs - Part Number: 555-8206

• Lowers the vehicle approx 1 1/4 inch front, 1 1/2 inch rear. The S197 Mustang sits high in the rear. These springs will give it a more aggressive look
• High quality lower weight wire for less unsprung weight and less inertia for the best ride quality available of any lowering spring
• Good improvement in handling and noticeable reduction in nosedive

 

[06LLGT]

I know Sports drop a 1 1/4'' and I believe the Ultra's drop a 1 1/2''

 

[06RFSTANG]

Looks like it will be the sports.Just got to get rid of some of the fender gap

 

[06LLGT]

You shouldn't have much gap after. I was running 2XX/30-19's on mine and there was very minimal fender gap. Should be better with yours if you have some taller tires

 

[Wicked One]

Good call.

I went with the eibach pro springs, and I have about 1/2" between the tire and fender.

Have fun.

 

[06RFSTANG]

I have 295/40 18 on the rear and 255/45/18 front.

 

[06RFSTANG]

Good call.

I went with the eibach pro springs, and I have about 1/2" between the tire and fender.

Have fun.

What do you mean have fun.You will probably be doing it with me when I get the parts

 

[Wicked One]

You will be fine.

This is this best pic I could fine for now.

 

[Wicked One]

No problem at all, just let me know when and I will help out.

 

[06RFSTANG]

No problem at all, just let me know when and I will help out.

It wont be too soon.Got to sneak the parts in slowly.

 

[Wicked One]

Just tell wifey that they were unclaimed packages from work and you got to keep them since they were on your truck.


THink she will buy it

 

[matt07gt]

Ive got steeda ultra lites and a cdc aggressive chin spoiler. I have not had any issues with it yet......but from the middle of the chin spoiler to the ground I have exactly 5.5inches of ground clearance.

 

[Ghostly Echo]

Your going to need to cut all your bumpstops