Questions on Lowering my 09 Pony.

[The01Cav]

So I am looking into possibly lower my S197 with H&R super sports. I am just trying to figure out what I need to do to make it correct. I don't want to just slap springs on it and it not be right. I was looking into the steeda lowering upper control arm.

Would this work and get the pinion angle where I need it?

http://www.steeda.com/store/steeda-mustang-upper-control-arm.html

 

[stkjock]

We have a crazy feature called 'search'..... It can really do wonders....

http://www.s197forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=87131&highlight=Spring+install

http://www.s197forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=84867&highlight=Spring+install

 

[warpig12354]

Caster Camber plates and an adjustable panhard bar for good measure.

 

[The01Cav]

So is the rear upper control arm needed or can I get away with just using the front camber plates and panhard bar?

 

[GallopingFord]

An UCA isn't a necessity; you can just get away with the camber bolts, and the panhard.

 

[The01Cav]

Thank you, that sounds good. I just didn't want to throw springs at the car and have issues. I am just trying to gain some knowledge on this car. So far I have installed a Dynomax catback on it since I got it 2 weeks ago.

 

[fleshmcfilth123]

Panhard, gt500 mounts reversed, will get your camber pretty close without needing camber plates. Struts will make it ride comfier than stock struts with lowering springs. Make sure to tighten the piss out of your end links when you put them back on.

 

[The01Cav]

I was planning on H&R Super sports and bilstiens. What is a good suggestion for a panhard bar?

 

[GallopingFord]

I've used both a BMR and Steeda, both are great bars.

 

[The01Cav]

Thanks I really appreciate the insight! These cars are really new to me coming from GM FWD cars haha.

 

[Fullboogie]

If you're doing struts, have a pair of upper strut mounts handy for the install. If you don't need them, take them back and get a refund. If you have one explode ball bearings all over the place when you pull a strut and you don't have a spare, you're screwed. I had this happen to me two weeks ago and had to limp it home and wait for the dealership to open on Monday.

 

[808muscle]

If you're doing struts, have a pair of upper strut mounts handy for the install. If you don't need them, take them back and get a refund. If you have one explode ball bearings all over the place when you pull a strut and you don't have a spare, you're screwed. I had this happen to me two weeks ago and had to limp it home and wait for the dealership to open on Monday.

Mine did that too.

 

[The01Cav]

I was planning on doing struts, mounts, shocks, springs and so forth all in one shot.

 

[stang8psi]

I was planning on doing struts, mounts, shocks, springs and so forth all in one shot.

Hey Larry I have a pair of strut mounts if you need them that were off my 08 when I took my suspension off before trading it in!

 

[Stang613]

One suggestion - trim those bump stops on the rear.

 

[Whiskey11]

One suggestion - trim those bump stops on the rear.

Or the FRPP bump stops are cheap ($30). I opted to trim first. I took the top nub off mine and the ride improved quite a bit on Steeda sport springs. Next step will be coilovers which will have new bump stops to match the change in spring rates.

 

[Hani]

So do the FRPP bump stops (jounce bumper kit - Part M-5570-A) come ready to be installed along with the lowerting springs? or needs trimming?

http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts/part_details.asp?PartKeyField=12272

I have the FRPP K springs (1.5" drop) and the FRPP bump stops ready to be installed soon and was wondering whether I need to trim the bumpstops or not? Also, if trimming is required, is it for both front & rear?

 

[Whiskey11]

So do the FRPP bump stops (jounce bumper kit - Part M-5570-A) come ready to be installed along with the lowerting springs? or needs trimming?

http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts/part_details.asp?PartKeyField=12272

I have the FRPP K springs (1.5" drop) and the FRPP bump stops ready to be installed soon and was wondering whether I need to trim the bumpstops or not? Also, if trimming is required, is it for both front & rear?

Try it without trimming first and see what the ride is like. If it is way too bouncy and you are sing quality shocks you may want to try taking the top nub off. Keep in mind the bump stops primary design is to prevent the suspension from bottoming out and a live axle has a lot of momentum carrying it upward on big bumps. By taking the top off you will change how suddenly that live axle slows down so big bumps may actually get worse. There is no substitute for slowing down for those bigger bumps...

 

[Fuerte]

So do the FRPP bump stops (jounce bumper kit - Part M-5570-A) come ready to be installed along with the lowerting springs? or needs trimming?

http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts/part_details.asp?PartKeyField=12272

I have the FRPP K springs (1.5" drop) and the FRPP bump stops ready to be installed soon and was wondering whether I need to trim the bumpstops or not? Also, if trimming is required, is it for both front & rear?

I am on sport lines and I had to cut my.

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[Hani]

Try it without trimming first and see what the ride is like. If it is way too bouncy and you are sing quality shocks you may want to try taking the top nub off. Keep in mind the bump stops primary design is to prevent the suspension from bottoming out and a live axle has a lot of momentum carrying it upward on big bumps. By taking the top off you will change how suddenly that live axle slows down so big bumps may actually get worse. There is no substitute for slowing down for those bigger bumps...

Thanks. I have the Koni STR.T's that will be installed at the same time as well. I will hate the setup if it is going to be bouncy.

I'll go un-trimmed first and see how it rides. Again, if bump stops trimming is required, is it required for front and rear?