What do you think of this...?

Skankin · 08-21-2001, 10:57 AM

The problem with the strut suspension is that lowering changes the angle of the control arms. You lower the centre of gravity (good), but you lower the roll centre a lot more (bad). This produces more body roll, and the geometry gets even worse. Consequently, it's best to increase the spring rate.

I went with the FMS B springs (425-525 & 200-300), and the fronts are just too soft (even just as a daily driver). Too much roll & brake dive... I'd recommend at least 600#. I cheaped out with the KYB shocks & struts too... so that's all comming off.

The ride/comfort is more dependent the dampers, so I wouldn't go too cheap. The monroe sensi-track (or whatever) are supposedly quite plush, and should work with modest spring rates.

If you go heavier up front, you'll need a better strut though. The cobra R bilsteins are a deal at $275 a pair from www.oemfordparts.com or www.buyfordmotorsport.com

The H&R springs are supposed to be quite good. Check out the rates at www.maximummotorsports.com

Here's another good link: http://home.satx.rr.com/davidmroe/sp...ufacturers.htm

You might consider just doing the front now, with 95R springs (700-850#) $145, and 2000 R Bilsteins $275. Then doing the rear later, ditching fords quadra-bind setup, and going for a torque-arm & panhard bar combo.

08-21-2001, 10:57 AM	#3
Skankin Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,349	The problem with the strut suspension is that lowering changes the angle of the control arms. You lower the centre of gravity (good), but you lower the roll centre a lot more (bad). This produces more body roll, and the geometry gets even worse. Consequently, it's best to increase the spring rate. I went with the FMS B springs (425-525 & 200-300), and the fronts are just too soft (even just as a daily driver). Too much roll & brake dive... I'd recommend at least 600#. I cheaped out with the KYB shocks & struts too... so that's all comming off. The ride/comfort is more dependent the dampers, so I wouldn't go too cheap. The monroe sensi-track (or whatever) are supposedly quite plush, and should work with modest spring rates. If you go heavier up front, you'll need a better strut though. The cobra R bilsteins are a deal at $275 a pair from www.oemfordparts.com or www.buyfordmotorsport.com The H&R springs are supposed to be quite good. Check out the rates at www.maximummotorsports.com Here's another good link: http://home.satx.rr.com/davidmroe/sp...ufacturers.htm You might consider just doing the front now, with 95R springs (700-850#) $145, and 2000 R Bilsteins $275. Then doing the rear later, ditching fords quadra-bind setup, and going for a torque-arm & panhard bar combo.