The dealership installed a ford lowering kit prior to purchase. i am having alignment issues taking it back for the second time. anybody have the kit on thier stang and had any problems?

 

What does the Ford Lowering Kit consist of? Just springs or spring and shocks/struts? Also did they instal camber plates or use camber bolts? If not then chances are you will have issues getting the front end aligned.

 

springs and struts the first time i took it in they installed a camber kit ...but when i got it home you could still see what looked to be negative camber the way the front wheels were sitting..taking it in monday so we shall see..also the starter sticks on ocassion.

 

If they installed a camber kit then there shouldn't be a problem. I lowered mine with FRPP K springs and Tokico D-Spec shocks/struts. I then took it to Big 10 Tires in Madison to a guy (can't remember his name) that's really good at front end alignments. He installed the camber bolts and aligned with no problem. That was last January and tire wear has been fine.

 

Was reading this yesterday:
https://themustangsource.com/f669/gu...r-s197-447906/

Long, but goes over all aspects of lowering. May provide some insight into the problem you are having.

 

Thanks hopefully WA will be able to get it straight next week

 

I lowered mine with FRPP. It actually settled at approx a 2" drop. I purchased camber bolts and got it aligned. I did not get camber plates. I have a little negative camber now but it just helps me corner better.

 

Yep WA installed a camber kit but not sure exactly what all that entails, even after that you could still see the front tires were setting at a negative position. The front tires have worn inside pretty bad and are making a road noise, now this has happened on both front and rear after rotating. I really want to go to a wider tire front and rear but not before I get the issue resoved.

 

I staggered my tires. I have 19 x 8.5 in the front. 19 x 10 in the back. I actually regret it On the plus side, my tires are lasting longer than I thought they would, especially as hard as I am on them.

 

That was the direction i was thinking about going with the staggered tire size, i just have not made my mind up yet if i am going to do rims and tires or just tires. i plan on being at longhorn tuesday night for drinks so hopefully i will get to meet you and others.

 

corretion lone star

 

Lisa, what is the downside to staggering the tires/wheels? I've been considering doing that and figured the only bad thing would be that you can't rotate tires fore and aft.

 

That is the downside of staggering. Maybe it is because I am used to rotating my tires. I love the stance though. It looks awesome, even if I have to say so myself I am sure the tires would last longer if I was able to rotate them. Although, 3 have been on since May 2010. The other one had to be replaced in August 2010 thanks to a blowout from a redlight bolt.