Ride Height Issue with 05-10 Struts on 11-14 Mustang

[Scuba-Matt]

It's hard to tell from those pictures what the gap looks like since the detail is all lost in shadows. Did you ever run the springs before the struts, because that's what we're talking about here. People ran the springs on stock struts, and then switched to Konis which resulted in the front sitting lower than it did before. It's pretty well documented at this point that this will happen 100% of the time due to the physical dimensions of the front koni struts.

If you went straight from stock to this setup you probably wouldn't notice, because it has a rake from the factory. It's really obvious when you put Eibach's on first then switch to the Koni struts, since the Eibach springs level out the rake, and the Koni struts brings it back.

I changes the springs, struts and mounts at the same time. I'll try and get a better pic.

 

[Napoleon85]

I changes the springs, struts and mounts at the same time. I'll try and get a better pic.

So you probably wouldn't have noticed the "issue" then is what I'm saying. If you never ran the spring on the stock struts then there is no way to tell that the Konis specifically made the right high sit fine.

Really, it's not an "issue" for most people, just a curious side effect of the physical dimensions of the Koni struts. A few of us were scratching our heads because struts should not affect ride height, but changing them did!

 

[BMR Tech]

Just thought I would add some more pics:

 

[FIVE-OH]

So is the only way not to drop that extra 1/4" or so not to run Konis? I was set on them, now not so sure. I like some rake on these cars, but don't want too much. I plan on running the FRPP P springs which have a mild 1" drop.

 

[riored4v]

So is the only way not to drop that extra 1/4" or so not to run Konis? I was set on them, now not so sure. I like some rake on these cars, but don't want too much. I plan on running the FRPP P springs which have a mild 1" drop.

I've 19's on the front, and 20's on the rear, with the Koni's and K springs. I dont think its that much rake at all. Pretty much perfect IMO.


IMG_0849 by riored4v, on Flickr

 

[Grimace427]

So is the only way not to drop that extra 1/4" or so not to run Konis? I was set on them, now not so sure. I like some rake on these cars, but don't want too much. I plan on running the FRPP P springs which have a mild 1" drop.

That is my exact setup, Koni STR.T with 'P' springs on GT500 mounts.

 

[FIVE-OH]

That is my exact setup, Koni STR.T with 'P' springs on GT500 mounts.

That looks damn good. How do you like the ride?

 

[Bad06stang]

I have koni strts with k springs and I dont like how the car sits at all. The ass end is over an inch higher than the front. I did notice that the konis made the front of my car lower too, i am ordering a set of H&r supersport springs to get the ass to sit right.

 

[Greg Hazlett]

I had the same issue and the BMR rears fixed it for me.

 

[SCreemer]

Couple of pics of my 2011 - Koni 'sports' (for the 05~10 cars), GT-500 mounts, and "P" springs:

When I have a couple of people in the back and some junk in the trunk, it levels out. Can't help but think it would drag its' azz if it was any lower in the rear.

Paul

 

[Redline727]

My setup is in my signature. When I picked my springs I was sure to ask for a spring setup that had little to no rake in it. I wanted a nice level drop. I feel like Hotchkis delivered in that for me. And I also am running Koni orange with GT500 mounts

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[Sharad]

Koni Yellows with UPR/Eibach Pro springs. I took the rear isolators out to reduce the rake:

 

[Scott_0]

Koni Yellows with UPR/Eibach Pro springs. I took the rear isolators out to reduce the rake

did taking the isolators out make the ride harsher or louder?



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[travelers]

Just thought I would add some more pics:

I measured my D-Specs (05-10) and they are 8.5" from the top of the bolt hole to the bottom of the spring saddle as you have measured. But they also measure the same 14" as you have measured.

I haven't decided on springs yet but I'm also have the L&M Strut mounts for 05-10.

The D-Specs are the same as the Ford Racing Adjustable shocks and struts.

Just some additional info to compare the Konis and stocks too.

 

[Sharad]

did taking the isolators out make the ride harsher or louder?

It's very difficult to describe the sound it makes, but it *is* a little louder without the isolators. I considered this a temporary compromise because I plan to add coilovers ASAP.

 

[Grimace427]

That looks damn good. How do you like the ride?

This is my daily driver and the ride is very good especially for the roads around here. I scrape only on large speed bumps but otherwise no complaints. If/when I change anything it will be Koni Sports to replace the STR.T's.

 

[BV600]

Heres a good pic, H&R Race with Koni STR.T it did drop more in the front. Ive since removed them for some strange adjustables and BMR Springs.

 

[BMR Tech]

Wow BV, that is what I call Super-Rake!

 

[BV600]

Yep the STR.Ts definitely dropped it more. A little noisy also.
Since then Ive went completely BMR suspension with Strange Shock/Struts. Still deciding if I want a UCA and Bracket though.

 

[FIVE-OH]

This is my daily driver and the ride is very good especially for the roads around here. I scrape only on large speed bumps but otherwise no complaints. If/when I change anything it will be Koni Sports to replace the STR.T's.

Cool, thanks.