to lower?

6Estang2nv · 11-05-2002, 09:53 PM

I was wondering what's the best way to lower my 95 mustang? i have absolutely no idea where to begin.

Extremestang · 11-06-2002, 04:56 PM

If you are looking for the right set-up, you will need a set of lowering springs, caster camber plates and off-set rack bushings along with a shorter pinion snubber, like the one offered by BBK, to lower your vehicle correctly.

On my 95, i also added a strut tower brace and polyurethane bushings throughout the whole suspension. The sway bars on our 95's are weak, look at getting the Cobra bars, they are larger and will bolt right up. You could also add lower and upper control arms in the rear and a set of sub frame connectors. That whole combination would give you superb handeling and better launching abbilities. Its what i run on my 95 and i enjoy it.

If you need more assistance, let me know.

GodStang · 11-06-2002, 07:43 PM

I could not have said it beter myself

SinisterSN95 · 11-07-2002, 01:32 AM

chop em like the ricers do

go with some eibach springs...give ya a good drop, then get all the extra goodies later. Springs are the cheapest part...if you really wanna get it hugging the curves, take Extremestangs advice word for word

GodStang · 11-07-2002, 08:50 PM

You can always do like this local camero and Heat the springs and compress them. Not only do you get the fun of being lowered but you also get to gamble for when the metal will snap after being heated. For for you and all your friends. Take a money pool for the date it breaks keep yourself a cut and give the winner the rest. Or just go with Eibach

arivera · 11-25-2002, 02:55 PM

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If you are looking for the right set-up, you will need a set of lowering springs, caster camber plates and off-set rack bushings along with a shorter pinion snubber, like the one offered by BBK, to lower your vehicle correctly.

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Would ExtremeStang's advice also work for a 97 V6?

Extremestang · 11-25-2002, 09:48 PM

arivera wrote:

Would ExtremeStang's advice also work for a 97 V6?
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Yes.

One thing that i forgot to mention were the shocks and struts. You dont have to replace them, but since you're going to have the suspension apart, why not put better ones in? Bilstien's are the best in my opinion. Very expensive though, so my suggestion is Tokico or KYB. They are much firmer and will compliment the ride characteristics. Not a neccesity, but also good to upgrade are the swaybar End-Links. Because you are changing the geometry of the stock suspension. I will post the links to recommended sites and one about the end-link concern. If you guys have more questions, please dont hesitate to ask. Later dudes!

Extremestang · 11-25-2002, 09:54 PM

Here's the tech on the end-links, hope it helps.

http://personal.riverusers.com/~mir.../sway_links.htm

Extremestang · 11-25-2002, 09:58 PM

Here's a really good site for suspension stuff, hope this helps as well.

http://www.stangsuspension.com/store...namicIndex.asp

GodStang · 11-26-2002, 05:32 PM

Extremestang Third picture over Schwing.

11-29-2002, 11:33 PM

LOL....Godstang. I'm laughing it took you THAT many replys to notice 3rd picture to the right....LOL..You guys crack me up..

Very nice suggestions from all the Gents. Check Eibach out as well. They just did a nice work up on the Stangs. Nice article here.

http://www.eibach.com/NewsReleases/mustangretunes.pdf

They also note that there are other kits that cost more. Just make sure the product (product line) you choose works for your application.

Steeda.com is also a good place. They have been working very closely with Ford lately to make quality aftermarket products that replace existing OEM fairly well, with little "chop shopping"...

Good Luck

Jennifer
aka-Jane of all Trades

11-05-2002, 09:53 PM	#1
6Estang2nv Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1	to lower? I was wondering what's the best way to lower my 95 mustang? i have absolutely no idea where to begin.

11-06-2002, 04:56 PM	#2
Extremestang Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: North Carolina Posts: 176	If you are looking for the right set-up, you will need a set of lowering springs, caster camber plates and off-set rack bushings along with a shorter pinion snubber, like the one offered by BBK, to lower your vehicle correctly. On my 95, i also added a strut tower brace and polyurethane bushings throughout the whole suspension. The sway bars on our 95's are weak, look at getting the Cobra bars, they are larger and will bolt right up. You could also add lower and upper control arms in the rear and a set of sub frame connectors. That whole combination would give you superb handeling and better launching abbilities. Its what i run on my 95 and i enjoy it. If you need more assistance, let me know. __________________ Brian -1998 Ford Contour SVT #1199 of 6535 Bat y-pipe, Magnaflow Exhaust, MSDS headers, Bat intake tube, DMD, P/S & Alt Underdrives, Pro-M 75 mm MAF, K&N filter, Diablosport "tuned" Chip, Centerforce clutch, B&M short throw shifter and some suspension mods http://www.3.8mustang.com/forum/atta...chmentid=24993 -Former Car: 1995 Ford Mustang To many mods to list here..lost the car to Hurricane Isabel 9/18/03 http://www.3.8mustang.com/forum/atta...chmentid=23621

11-06-2002, 07:43 PM	#3
GodStang College Stanger Join Date: May 1999 Location: Aiken,south carolina, usa Posts: 1,097	I could not have said it beter myself __________________ 2003 Sonic Blue Cobra

11-07-2002, 08:50 PM	#5
GodStang College Stanger Join Date: May 1999 Location: Aiken,south carolina, usa Posts: 1,097	You can always do like this local camero and Heat the springs and compress them. Not only do you get the fun of being lowered but you also get to gamble for when the metal will snap after being heated. For for you and all your friends. Take a money pool for the date it breaks keep yourself a cut and give the winner the rest. Or just go with Eibach __________________ 2003 Sonic Blue Cobra

11-25-2002, 02:55 PM	#6
arivera Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Woodbridge, VA, USA Posts: 29	------ If you are looking for the right set-up, you will need a set of lowering springs, caster camber plates and off-set rack bushings along with a shorter pinion snubber, like the one offered by BBK, to lower your vehicle correctly. ----- Would ExtremeStang's advice also work for a 97 V6? __________________ '97 V-6 Stang: Custom Catback Exhaust System w/2 Flowmaster 40 series dual-chamber mufflers [True Dual Exhaust] w/ 3-1/2 inch tips, DenseCharger Cold Air Induction, Taylor 8mm Ignition Wires, PIAA hyperwhite headlights, Carbon Fiber Dash Bezel, Econ Front and rear drilled and slotted rotors.

11-07-2002, 01:32 AM	#4
SinisterSN95 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 106	chop em like the ricers do go with some eibach springs...give ya a good drop, then get all the extra goodies later. Springs are the cheapest part...if you really wanna get it hugging the curves, take Extremestangs advice word for word

11-25-2002, 09:48 PM	#7
Extremestang Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: North Carolina Posts: 176	arivera wrote: Would ExtremeStang's advice also work for a 97 V6? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Yes. One thing that i forgot to mention were the shocks and struts. You dont have to replace them, but since you're going to have the suspension apart, why not put better ones in? Bilstien's are the best in my opinion. Very expensive though, so my suggestion is Tokico or KYB. They are much firmer and will compliment the ride characteristics. Not a neccesity, but also good to upgrade are the swaybar End-Links. Because you are changing the geometry of the stock suspension. I will post the links to recommended sites and one about the end-link concern. If you guys have more questions, please dont hesitate to ask. Later dudes! __________________ Brian -1998 Ford Contour SVT #1199 of 6535 Bat y-pipe, Magnaflow Exhaust, MSDS headers, Bat intake tube, DMD, P/S & Alt Underdrives, Pro-M 75 mm MAF, K&N filter, Diablosport "tuned" Chip, Centerforce clutch, B&M short throw shifter and some suspension mods http://www.3.8mustang.com/forum/atta...chmentid=24993 -Former Car: 1995 Ford Mustang To many mods to list here..lost the car to Hurricane Isabel 9/18/03 http://www.3.8mustang.com/forum/atta...chmentid=23621

11-25-2002, 09:54 PM	#8
Extremestang Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: North Carolina Posts: 176	Here's the tech on the end-links, hope it helps. http://personal.riverusers.com/~mir.../sway_links.htm __________________ Brian -1998 Ford Contour SVT #1199 of 6535 Bat y-pipe, Magnaflow Exhaust, MSDS headers, Bat intake tube, DMD, P/S & Alt Underdrives, Pro-M 75 mm MAF, K&N filter, Diablosport "tuned" Chip, Centerforce clutch, B&M short throw shifter and some suspension mods http://www.3.8mustang.com/forum/atta...chmentid=24993 -Former Car: 1995 Ford Mustang To many mods to list here..lost the car to Hurricane Isabel 9/18/03 http://www.3.8mustang.com/forum/atta...chmentid=23621

11-25-2002, 09:58 PM	#9
Extremestang Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: North Carolina Posts: 176	Here's a really good site for suspension stuff, hope this helps as well. http://www.stangsuspension.com/store...namicIndex.asp __________________ Brian -1998 Ford Contour SVT #1199 of 6535 Bat y-pipe, Magnaflow Exhaust, MSDS headers, Bat intake tube, DMD, P/S & Alt Underdrives, Pro-M 75 mm MAF, K&N filter, Diablosport "tuned" Chip, Centerforce clutch, B&M short throw shifter and some suspension mods http://www.3.8mustang.com/forum/atta...chmentid=24993 -Former Car: 1995 Ford Mustang To many mods to list here..lost the car to Hurricane Isabel 9/18/03 http://www.3.8mustang.com/forum/atta...chmentid=23621

11-26-2002, 05:32 PM	#10
GodStang College Stanger Join Date: May 1999 Location: Aiken,south carolina, usa Posts: 1,097	Extremestang Third picture over Schwing. __________________ 2003 Sonic Blue Cobra

11-29-2002, 11:33 PM	#11
Janeofalltrades Guest Posts: n/a	Right there ageeing with you..Schwing LOL....Godstang. I'm laughing it took you THAT many replys to notice 3rd picture to the right....LOL..You guys crack me up.. Very nice suggestions from all the Gents. Check Eibach out as well. They just did a nice work up on the Stangs. Nice article here. http://www.eibach.com/NewsReleases/mustangretunes.pdf They also note that there are other kits that cost more. Just make sure the product (product line) you choose works for your application. Steeda.com is also a good place. They have been working very closely with Ford lately to make quality aftermarket products that replace existing OEM fairly well, with little "chop shopping"... Good Luck Jennifer aka-Jane of all Trades

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