mdun6

I just ordered a set of Eibach Pro springs for my 2008 Mustang Gt. I know putting them on will not be to hard but will I have to have an alignment done after the install?

2k7gtcs

You should. Though I am guilty of not having mine done 18 months after having put the springs on.

shaun_beauchamp

I used the Eibach camber bolts with the Pro-Kit. I eyed the alignment off the rotors and was .1 off. You can get away without an alignment like you can get away without a seatbelt. It just is such a simple solution that it isn't worth the risk of not doing it.

MTAS

Great analogy! I put Eibach Pro's on my car in the spring of 2005 and didn't get an alignment until earlier this year Shaun is right - get it all done as soon as possible after the springs are in, your wallet will thank you

Cavero

If you don't get an alignment, you'll regret it. Somone I know went through a brand new tire in 1 year because the alignment was off. Car pulled to one side slightly, but otherwise you wouldn't have figured it was a big deal. It is when you have to spend another $300 for a new pair of tires and mounting after only a year

mdun6

Hi all,

I installed the springs and everything went really smooth except, now my hurst shifter is making a clunking noise, feels loose and has a ton of play in it. Anyone have any ideas why?

Mdun6

Glenn

get a lifetime alignment if you plan on keeping the car a long time. Two trips to the alignment shop and its paid for. I have one through firestone. Make sure they have the tips so they don't put nicks in your rims.

jodadejSS06GT

I put on my ultra lites myself back in feb of this year. I rotated my stock tires a few weeks back and it had worn the inside of the fronts really bad after about 8k miles. Trying to decide if I will wait till I get koni's or def before I get new wheels and tires.

shaun_beauchamp

May be coincidence or may be related to your rear pinion angle. Figure when you lowered the car you altered the rear end pinion angle slightly which may affect your trans if you have a one-piece drive shaft. I would think the stock two-piece would not be affected.

Either way, gotta crawl back under and check anyway. Do a search on setting pinion angle.

crescent_wrench

How does this work? When you add lowering springs, do you need a camber kit of some kind to align? Or, can you just go to a shop or the dealer and they do what they do? I'm not talking about a major drop....the typical inch in the front and 1.5 in the rear. (Steeda Ultralites?) Also don't you need an adjustable panhard bar to properly center the rear over the axle?

GRAYPNY

I would recommend a panhard bar if you lower your car to center the axle. If you don't go lower than 1.0 inch you (usually) don't need a camber kit. Make SURE and get an alignment. I used my Ford deal for the alignment because they have the proper equipment to do the 4 wheel alignment.
I am 1 inch front and 1.25 in the rear and didn't need an UCA for my 1 piece driveshaft.

Good luck ~

mdun6

I got under the car this morning to checked that the shifter is tight. I also can't see anything rubbing but sight was limited. i guess I'll have to get it on a lift somewhere.

shaun_beauchamp

You will only need a front wheel alignment. There is no adjustment on the rears. The panhard rod for centering the rear axle is a bit of a game. If you have the car FULL of fuel and you are in the car, the axle will be pushed out toward the driver's side. As the car is lowered, the design is such that the axle pushes toward the driver. If you adjust the panhard bar, you are outside the car.

The best way to "center" the car with an adjustable rod would be to be in the car (or a suitable same weight duplicate) and have a half tank of fuel. This will ensure that you are near center at all times.

GRAYPNY

or get a Watt's link~

shaun_beauchamp