lowering springs

97stanger · 01-01-2006, 03:36 PM

I am currently driving on Kumho Ecsta MX tires (255/40/18 front and 275/35/18 rear). I also have kyb agx gas shocks and struts. I would like to lower my 97 gt just a little bit for some better handeling and better looks. Would i be able to go with the eibach pro kit without having any rub?? also, would i need to purchase anything else or would just the lowering springs be fine?? if not the pro kit, what other springs would you guys recommend?? thanks

also keep in mind i have longtube headers!!!

stang00 · 01-01-2006, 05:21 PM

ford c springs are always a good bet shoudl not have a problem rubbing with them

MattJ · 01-01-2006, 05:59 PM

Id go with h&r sports or h&r supersports. They are awesome springs. ive got the sports on mine.

*Lances03SVT* · 01-01-2006, 06:08 PM

Another vote for H&R's.

r3dn3ck · 01-01-2006, 06:27 PM

Any lowering spring from Steeda, Eibach, H&R, etc.. are all going to be about the same in quality. Since you have longtubes you want to stick to the upper end of the spring rate envelope to keep you from scuffing your collectors. That said, your shocks and struts aren't up to dampening that much spring. Sorry... true.

Tokico Illumina or Bilsteins from an 03-04 cobra are a good idea to keep you from tearing up your shocks/struts. I'd say either C springs or the ProKit or H&R Race springs. Your ride will suffer significantly.

You can use less stiff springs but you'll want to use Poly Urethane isolators on top and bottom to keep the ride height up just a tad.

01-01-2006, 03:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
97stanger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 498	lowering springs I am currently driving on Kumho Ecsta MX tires (255/40/18 front and 275/35/18 rear). I also have kyb agx gas shocks and struts. I would like to lower my 97 gt just a little bit for some better handeling and better looks. Would i be able to go with the eibach pro kit without having any rub?? also, would i need to purchase anything else or would just the lowering springs be fine?? if not the pro kit, what other springs would you guys recommend?? thanks also keep in mind i have longtube headers!!! __________________ Blown stock AODE tranny...Built racing auto tranny with 3500-3800 converter coming soon.

01-01-2006, 05:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
stang00 Civic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: brewster ny Posts: 2,577	ford c springs are always a good bet shoudl not have a problem rubbing with them __________________ 2007 civic si galaxy grey 213 WHP 176wtrq SKunk 2 70mm catback buddy club race header injen CAI hondata tb spacer kenwood 7in dvd navi head unit 2, 12in JL audio W3's JL 500\1 amp 18in bronze 5zigen pro racers (wrapped in bfg goodrich KDW2 225\40\18) Brembo dilled rotors ebc green stuff pads Hfp suspension hfp lip kit hfp fogs 5% tint red interior underglow

01-01-2006, 05:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	Id go with h&r sports or h&r supersports. They are awesome springs. ive got the sports on mine. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

01-01-2006, 06:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lances03SVT Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Carthage, Missouri Posts: 9,244	Another vote for H&R's. __________________ _______________________ 2003 Cobra SOLD

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01-01-2006, 06:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 7,008	Any lowering spring from Steeda, Eibach, H&R, etc.. are all going to be about the same in quality. Since you have longtubes you want to stick to the upper end of the spring rate envelope to keep you from scuffing your collectors. That said, your shocks and struts aren't up to dampening that much spring. Sorry... true. Tokico Illumina or Bilsteins from an 03-04 cobra are a good idea to keep you from tearing up your shocks/struts. I'd say either C springs or the ProKit or H&R Race springs. Your ride will suffer significantly. You can use less stiff springs but you'll want to use Poly Urethane isolators on top and bottom to keep the ride height up just a tad.

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