Lowering advice needed

[gtkid]

So I love the way my car looks with 28 inch drag radials on stock suspension. But winter will be coming soon and I will need to put back on all seasons. I guess I need to lower to keep my aggressive look. What kit would I be looking at? I have BMR lcas/uca with relos. Don't want to rub when I put back on my radials. I also live in California with shitty streets. So already very nervous as this is my daily. What other parts will be needed to lower?

 

[TGR96]

Springs and an adjustable panhard bar.

 

[gtkid]

Springs and an adjustable panhard bar.

That is all?? Forgot to mention that my lcas/uca is NON ADJUSTABLE. With that being said. Which springs should i go with?

 

[06 T-RED S/C GT]

BMR, Steeda, Ford racing, Roush, H&R, Whiteline and Eibach.. All are excellent quality springs IMHO

 

[bujeezus]

I've had SR Performance springs, Eibach Sportlines and now H&R Super Sports. If I could do it all over again, I would've gone with the H&Rs off the bat. Great springs.

 

[ED409]

I've had SR Performance springs, Eibach Sportlines and now H&R Super Sports. If I could do it all over again, I would've gone with the H&Rs off the bat. Great springs.

2005 Mustang looking for a level look, and eliminate fender gap, also wondering rim size I like the foose outcast wheels 18 or 20 what will fit?

With the H&Rs super sports, do you need adjustable panhard bar? also im looking for a level look is that accomplished with the super sports springs? and are rim size limited to 18x9, or is 20x9 possible? all information is apprciated!

 

[bujeezus]

My car did need the adjustable panhard bar after lowering but I have heard of some folks that didn't need 1. I opted to go with some camber bolts for the front instead of the camber plates and they were enough to get my camber dialed in to factory specs. The H&R SS were the lowest springs I could find. They are not 100% level though. There is a slight bit of rake. I'm runnin 245/45-18 an still have about 1" of fender gap (little more in the back) 20's would fill it right up but I don't like the short sidewall of 35 series tires. Can't give you any feedback on width. I'd imagine with the right offset/backspacing you could run whatever you want.

Here's a pic for reference.

 

[Boaisy]

Here's a pic for reference.

For a second there it looked like you had a giant tailpipe out the back, lol.

 

[bujeezus]

Yeah I know right? I even did a double take.

 

[travelers]

Jet powered Mustang YEA...... Lol

 

[gtkid]

My car did need the adjustable panhard bar after lowering but I have heard of some folks that didn't need 1. I opted to go with some camber bolts for the front instead of the camber plates and they were enough to get my camber dialed in to factory specs. The H&R SS were the lowest springs I could find. They are not 100% level though. There is a slight bit of rake. I'm runnin 245/45-18 an still have about 1" of fender gap (little more in the back) 20's would fill it right up but I don't like the short sidewall of 35 series tires. Can't give you any feedback on width. I'd imagine with the right offset/backspacing you could run whatever you want.

Here's a pic for reference.

Sweet jesus, this sounds like it's gunna be another head ache. Can anyone spoon feed me what I need please. Want my 28" DRs to fit it and not rub

 

[bujeezus]

I don't think you're gonna want the H&R Super Sports. I bet if you contact Kelly or Dylan at BMR they can spoon feed you all the info you need.

 

[Grimlock]

gtkid, bujeezus and I hashed these very things out in this thread.

+1 on the not going with SS springs with a 28". That's a really tall tire and a full 1" over stock. BMR probably has something that you are looking for.

 

[ED409]

My car did need the adjustable panhard bar after lowering but I have heard of some folks that didn't need 1. I opted to go with some camber bolts for the front instead of the camber plates and they were enough to get my camber dialed in to factory specs. The H&R SS were the lowest springs I could find. They are not 100% level though. There is a slight bit of rake. I'm runnin 245/45-18 an still have about 1" of fender gap (little more in the back) 20's would fill it right up but I don't like the short sidewall of 35 series tires. Can't give you any feedback on width. I'd imagine with the right offset/backspacing you could run whatever you want.

Here's a pic for reference.

thank you, the other thread that was referenced above helped a lot also. need to do some studying on offset/backspacing. any good references will be appreciated!

 

[bujeezus]

LMR's guide makes it simple to grasp.
https://lmr.com/products/mustang-wheel-offset-guide

 

[ED409]

LMR's guide makes it simple to grasp.
https://lmr.com/products/mustang-wheel-offset-guide

Got it. So am I wrong in thinking, that just about every 2005 mustang with the same spec's should have the same limit on offset/backspacing, too me meaning every 10" rim or 9" or w/e should have so much offset before your out side the finder, or into the suspension of the car. right?

 

[bujeezus]

That's the way I read it but I'm far from an expert...

 

[redfirepearlgt]

1.25"/1.00" drop with Roush Springs on the 13 and 1.5" drop (rear only) on the 14. Still working on something to drop the front .75-1.00 inch.Sits nice and level currently. Both required adjustable Panhard to make the car sit properly on 285/40/18 rear tires. The shift which DOES happen (greater as you go lower) may not be as noticeable on a stock width tire. BMR's ride much better IMHO. May need eccentric camber bolts for front. I suggest a front end alignment as well. Front drops camber changes negative. If adjustable control arms are needed you can just do the upper but not common on 1.5 or less drop. It's all about what you are going to do with the car. I prefer dealing with someone who will share tech data on their springs. Most will, some flat refuse.