hi all.
shelby GT is lowered quite a bit.

does it have LCA relocation brackets and better LCA's?

thanks!!

 

I don't think it does.

 

thats interesting eh?

i know for sure the front of the rear control arm is lower than the rear that is attached to the axle.

the FRPP springs sit lower than the eibach pro which i have.


therefore, there must be some wheel hop/launch issue as well as pinion angle not right??

i wonder...

 

I have the frpp springs on my '07 Gt and they alone elimited the wheel hop I had. My '05 GT had minor in factory trim and with springs and tires it was gone. The Shelby Gt does not have relocating brackets.

Also stock peralli tires (sp) are junk...

 

Ford's suspension pack and Roush's suspension pack don't have them, wonder why?............because there not necessary!

 

Yes they are......there are many threads that explain why relocation brackets are necessary.

I noticed a decrease in traction after lowering my car.

 

so, i find that weird that ford knows that the LCAs will point downwards which is not factory spec.


it should be addressed......

thanks!

 

you also have to wonder why they don't include an adjustable panhard bar. Your rear is going to be off center with that kind of a drop.

 

awesome point!

yes...it will be off center for sure!

 

My 06 rear is off center with the factory stock springs...

 

Some people do believe everything they read!

 

Here's the reason $$$$$$

 

Laugh all you want, but you have no clue what your talking about and are providing WRONG information.

 

While adding the adj panhard, control arms, relocation brackets, etc. Are technically required for a large drop like that.

That does not mean that is the only way to do it. Trust me, there might be drawbacks, but if there was some serious problem with lowering the car without using the brackets, ford would be using them.

My axel was off centered stock. We will see once I let the car down with the new springs what happens. I did a mild .75" drop today.

 

because of $$$

Ford and Roush et al are willing to let a little performance drift by as well ... works okay w/o, but better with the drop brackets, etc.

 

hello all,

this explains a lot now why the Shelby GT is like 0.2-0.3 slower than GT from 0-60. it probably has wheel hop from it being lowered and not addressing the LCAs and panhard bar...

the +19hp is not significant enough for any performance gain..

 

Prove me wrong, Sweet Pea!

 

Read up, again there are MANY threads on this subject. Click the search button on top. Lowering results in the LCA's being angled upward. This not only decreases traction from a standstill, but also when powering out of a corner. The optimum setting for the LCA should be flat. Hence why you need LCA relocation brackets when you lower the vehicle.

 

I have the FR Handling Pak. There is NO wheelhop whatsoever. FWIW, I also have BFG KDW 255/45 18's on Ford GT 18X9's.