Lowering the front only

WaterDR · 08-09-2005, 05:12 PM

Got a question for the suspension geeks.

I think I have decided to lower the front and leave the back alone. I want the old-school look.

I could just go and buy the Rousch springs which they have a set that does just that. But, is there another way to do this? I want a 1" - 1.5" drop in the front.

Icefreezen · 08-09-2005, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MT's#1Customer!

Got a question for the suspension geeks.

I think I have decided to lower the front and leave the back alone. I want the old-school look.

I could just go and buy the Rousch springs which they have a set that does just that. But, is there another way to do this? I want a 1" - 1.5" drop in the front.

When I installed my C-springs I drove around like that with the front end not the best of rides but did look pretty cool. My advice do the whole job. It may look cool but its not great.

*Lances03SVT* · 08-09-2005, 06:47 PM

Here's the way to do that.Go ahead and lower it with H&R sport springs

then run 17's in front and 18's in the rear with the biggest tires you can find that will fit and there you go the look you want.

*Lances03SVT* · 08-09-2005, 06:49 PM

I think that is what they did with this Mach 1.

*venom* · 08-09-2005, 07:44 PM

I like that look too hopefully I can do it with the Bullitt springs.

*Lances03SVT* · 08-09-2005, 07:47 PM

You should be able too with the right tire and wheel combo.

Shambles · 08-09-2005, 07:49 PM

Careful if you are going to run a 17 and 18 combo...the computer doesnt like that too much and will throw the ABS light.

*Lances03SVT* · 08-09-2005, 07:51 PM

Hmmmmmmmm did'nt think of that.Just turn off the light

WaterDR · 08-09-2005, 08:02 PM

Thats actually a pretty good idea. Thing is, though, I have brand new tires and the deep dish bullets. I do not want to have to replace tires and wheels.

Any other ideas?

*Lances03SVT* · 08-09-2005, 08:10 PM

Air shocks lmao just kidding.Hmmm not sure how it would work with just changing the front springs though.If you went with Ford C springs I think it might work,the drop is only an inch and that would give you the stance for sure.

WaterDR · 08-09-2005, 08:27 PM

Trick is finding someone who has just the front springs. Then, I would wonder about the handling with different springs.

Somebody told me that you can get a spindle for the front end which moves the wheels up in the front. Anyone heard of this?

Icefreezen · 08-09-2005, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MT's#1Customer!

Trick is finding someone who has just the front springs. Then, I would wonder about the handling with different springs.

Somebody told me that you can get a spindle for the front end which moves the wheels up in the front. Anyone heard of this?

I have a better idea why not get some adjustable coilovers for the front. That way you can get the desired height yout without messing around with the rear. I'm pretty sure Granatelli Motorsports has a front coil over kit.

*Lances03SVT* · 08-09-2005, 08:48 PM

Now that's a real good idea Icefreezen.

Icefreezen · 08-09-2005, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Lances03GT

Now that's a real good idea Icefreezen.

Here they are.......any height in the front you want

mgar22 · 08-10-2005, 11:11 AM

Buy the Eibach Sportlines, give me the fronts, and I'll trade you my Pro-Kit fronts. Problem solved and you helped out a fellow Mustang...er!!

08-09-2005, 05:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
WaterDR Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,370	Lowering the front only Got a question for the suspension geeks. I think I have decided to lower the front and leave the back alone. I want the old-school look. I could just go and buy the Rousch springs which they have a set that does just that. But, is there another way to do this? I want a 1" - 1.5" drop in the front. __________________ Black 2000 GT Vert: Novi-2000 with Intercooler (375rwhp @ 9 psi); Tune by Kauffmans; Roush 380R Body kit; Steeda Subframes; Steeda Strut Tower Support; Deep Dish Bullets; FRPP 4:10's; SCT 4 Position Chip with four custom tunes; Steeda CAI; C&L Pleum; BBK 75 TB; SLP Loudmouth; SLP Catted X-Pipe; Bullitt Suspension; UPR Conrol Arms; Focus Fuel Pump My Car My Email

08-09-2005, 06:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lances03SVT Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Carthage, Missouri Posts: 9,224	Here's the way to do that.Go ahead and lower it with H&R sport springs then run 17's in front and 18's in the rear with the biggest tires you can find that will fit and there you go the look you want. __________________ _______________________ 2003 Cobra SOLD

08-09-2005, 07:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
venom Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,348	I like that look too hopefully I can do it with the Bullitt springs. __________________ http://www.mustangboards.com/mustang...500/ppuser/103

08-09-2005, 07:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lances03SVT Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Carthage, Missouri Posts: 9,224	You should be able too with the right tire and wheel combo. __________________ _______________________ 2003 Cobra SOLD

08-09-2005, 07:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Shambles The Baninator! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Springfield, PA Posts: 2,652	Careful if you are going to run a 17 and 18 combo...the computer doesnt like that too much and will throw the ABS light. __________________ Chris "Shambles" Chamblee

08-09-2005, 07:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lances03SVT Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Carthage, Missouri Posts: 9,224	Hmmmmmmmm did'nt think of that.Just turn off the light __________________ _______________________ 2003 Cobra SOLD

08-09-2005, 08:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
WaterDR Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,370	Thats actually a pretty good idea. Thing is, though, I have brand new tires and the deep dish bullets. I do not want to have to replace tires and wheels. Any other ideas? __________________ Black 2000 GT Vert: Novi-2000 with Intercooler (375rwhp @ 9 psi); Tune by Kauffmans; Roush 380R Body kit; Steeda Subframes; Steeda Strut Tower Support; Deep Dish Bullets; FRPP 4:10's; SCT 4 Position Chip with four custom tunes; Steeda CAI; C&L Pleum; BBK 75 TB; SLP Loudmouth; SLP Catted X-Pipe; Bullitt Suspension; UPR Conrol Arms; Focus Fuel Pump My Car My Email

08-09-2005, 08:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
Lances03SVT Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Carthage, Missouri Posts: 9,224	Air shocks lmao just kidding.Hmmm not sure how it would work with just changing the front springs though.If you went with Ford C springs I think it might work,the drop is only an inch and that would give you the stance for sure. __________________ _______________________ 2003 Cobra SOLD

08-09-2005, 08:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
WaterDR Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,370	Trick is finding someone who has just the front springs. Then, I would wonder about the handling with different springs. Somebody told me that you can get a spindle for the front end which moves the wheels up in the front. Anyone heard of this? __________________ Black 2000 GT Vert: Novi-2000 with Intercooler (375rwhp @ 9 psi); Tune by Kauffmans; Roush 380R Body kit; Steeda Subframes; Steeda Strut Tower Support; Deep Dish Bullets; FRPP 4:10's; SCT 4 Position Chip with four custom tunes; Steeda CAI; C&L Pleum; BBK 75 TB; SLP Loudmouth; SLP Catted X-Pipe; Bullitt Suspension; UPR Conrol Arms; Focus Fuel Pump My Car My Email

08-09-2005, 08:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
Lances03SVT Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Carthage, Missouri Posts: 9,224	Now that's a real good idea Icefreezen. __________________ _______________________ 2003 Cobra SOLD

08-10-2005, 11:11 AM	#15 (permalink)
mgar22 Garmonbozia!! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 167	Buy the Eibach Sportlines, give me the fronts, and I'll trade you my Pro-Kit fronts. Problem solved and you helped out a fellow Mustang...er!! __________________ 2000 Mustang GT Cpe: Black on Black, Saleen Rep wheels: 18x9 Frnt, 18X10 Rear (MT), Eibach Prokit springs, Mac Prochamber, Flowmaster, 3.90 Motives (MT), Xcalibrator 2 (custom tuned), C&L Plenum/Mac 75mm TB, Steeda UDP's. 2000 Suzuki GSXR 600: Jet Kit (Stage 1) Micron full exhaust

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