View Full Version : OK, ready for some lowering action
blk93sc
07-10-2002, 03:51 AM
Uhm... lets see>>> springs...>?<....
and now I need help... what else should be done at this time...
i've heard something of rubber bushings in the back???
and any idea of what the best way to go with this is? brands, prices, sugg.??? i'm up for pretty much anything... well, within reason...
FordPOWER INC
07-10-2002, 12:21 PM
well you could save some $$$$ and do it right the first time. But ST springs don't lower you SC THAT much, which is good if you want lower then stock but not scrape on 'everything' low. Musky had ST, it looked alright but wasn't THAT low
I personally don't mind being extra careful with a lowered car, espically when these cars look SOOOO nice low.
As for suspention mods go to Rudy Hartmen's member page on tccoa.com
he's got a 97 with pretty well every suspention mod u can have
also check out
www.supercoupeperformance.com
Ray
Back n black bird
07-10-2002, 07:23 PM
I have the S/T's plus half coil cut and looks good, no scraping, and no problems with camber. Like assclown errr Raj said, anymore then this and your camber could be off. Mine right now is within spec. but any lower and it would have been off causing the odd tire wear
webmaster of WC
07-10-2002, 07:39 PM
pollyurethan bushings will make a stiffer ride and should help you when going over bumps and not bottoming out, the problem is they are expensive.
My brother has all polly bushings in his car, and he has a stiff ride, but it handles awsome, the side effect is increased road noise.
(i can't spell)
webmaster of WC
07-11-2002, 05:24 PM
well i guess that is why he got aftermarket control arms, to prevent the bend and flex
FordPOWER INC
07-14-2002, 01:52 AM
who's making fun of my stang!!!!
fast Ed
07-14-2002, 08:43 PM
I've had Eibachs in my 95 for about 2-1/2 years now, they give about 1-1/2" drop once they settle in. Still a good ride, and the handling is very nice as well. Expect to pay in the $400 CAN range for a set these days I think. You may also want to consider changing your rear stab. bar end links to an aftermarket set that is a bit shorter with a simpler stud mount configuration on both ends, eliminating the goofy little adapter that Ford put between the top of the link and the bar. I've heard of problems with the rear links bending or breaking on lowered SCs. I had mine in for about 8 months before changing them, they were OK up to that point anyway. On the front, there is a small ball and socket joint on the bar link where it attaches to the spindle, so a change in ride height doesn't affect it as much, and I don't think there is an aftermarket alternative to those anyway.
cheers
Ed Nicholson
SCCoO
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