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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 03:28 PM
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Suspension Mods for daily driver?

Looking to drop the car a little and make it handle better. The Mustang is my daily driver.
What should I look at? Thanks for the info.
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 03:37 PM
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I suggest going for steeda springs because they don't lower the car as much as most other springs.
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 04:08 PM
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Steeda Ultra-lites w/ D-Specs if you can. The setup works very well, is extremely drivable and looks great. You can check my mods for other ideas -- I'm very happy with the set up that I have.
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 04:20 PM
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Steeda springs are virtually a direct swap. You will need to address the change in front alignment (camber / caster plates or camber bolts) and possibly axle shift (panhard rod). Outside of that, the rest of the parts are for improvements to handling.

If you're just going to do the drop and you have tools to do the job, baby step. Do the springs, then check everything. You can drive it misaligned for a week or two with no worries. If you then decide you want to invest in more aggressive mods, you have that option.

Check the pinion angle from the drive shaft is in factory specification. If it falls outside, my recommnedation is to purchase an adjustable upper third link. I you launch the car after lowering and find that you have wheel hop, purchase some solid lower control arms and possibly lower control arm relocation brackets.

As stated, take your time or have a complete balanced package installed at once.
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