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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 05:02 PM
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I want to put the frpp c springs in my car and a bud of mine says he will do it for me. The only problem is that he doesnt know mustangs that well and he asked to to ask if i needed to get new shocks w/ the spring install? he said something about me not having some bump room oor something. i really didnt understand and he could explain it to me. so I hope you guys can understand.
I dont want to do it if I have to buy more stuff other than the c springs.

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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 07:46 PM
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Cheddar....

People put springs on stangs all the time w/o replacing shocks/struts. You REALLY should, but only if there is a drop. It also depends on how many miles you have on the car.

C springs are close to stock, so you could prolly get away with it.
 
Old Nov 2, 2007 | 10:19 PM
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Eventually your shocks/ struts will need to be replaced, sooner then if you didnt change springs.
 
Old Nov 2, 2007 | 10:27 PM
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People put springs on stangs all the time w/o replacing shocks/struts. You REALLY should, but only if there is a drop. It also depends on how many miles you have on the car.

C springs are close to stock, so you could prolly get away with it.
well i dont know anything about suspension thats why i wasnt sure and i dont want to mess my car up.
so just to be clear i dont have to replace shocks/struts but its recomended.
 
Old Nov 2, 2007 | 10:46 PM
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Your just delaying the inevitable.
 
Old Nov 3, 2007 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Steeda97
Your just delaying the inevitable.
pertaining to what, the springs or the shocks/struts
 
Old Nov 3, 2007 | 01:43 PM
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Chedder:

How many miles on the current suspension? The C springs don't have much of a drop, but if your current suspension is tired, you might might to swap the springs and struts. Otherwise, just toss on the springs.

You are not going to dick anything up if you use them.
 
Old Nov 3, 2007 | 01:45 PM
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If you get just the springs, your going to eventually need shocks/struts. So you might as well do it all at once.
 
Old Nov 3, 2007 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by WaterDR
Chedder:

How many miles on the current suspension? The C springs don't have much of a drop, but if your current suspension is tired, you might might to swap the springs and struts. Otherwise, just toss on the springs.

You are not going to dick anything up if you use them.
well I have almost 89000 on the car and there has been nothing done to them as far as I know> they should be stock
 
Old Nov 3, 2007 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Steeda97
If you get just the springs, your going to eventually need shocks/struts. So you might as well do it all at once.
ok i see what you mean
 
Old Nov 4, 2007 | 07:24 AM
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I agree w/ Steeda. I bought my car (not knowing it had Eibach springs on) and now, at 45k and w/ stock struts/shocks, they are now shot causing my car to bounce or even bottom out on the highway. I now got the FRPP handling kit waiting to be installed for Thanksgiving.
 
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