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Old 11/24/13, 09:46 AM
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looking to increase rake after eibach's installed...advice?

I installed the eibach pro spring kit a month ago on my '13 gt premium (no track pack) and love the new feel of them. The nose lift and dive is significantly reduced, and the body sway is significantly reduced as well.

However, i do miss the rake appearance. I am not a fan of levelled GT's really and prefer the raked look. Therefore is there a way i can add, say 1/2 " of height in the back and maintain the performance i've achieved with the new springs? I know nuthin about suspension so i hope this ain't a dumb question.



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I believe your only choice will be to swap out springs.

Your car looks pretty awesome though.
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darn. thanks though I'm just bloody picky
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Possibly you could research the company Energy Suspension. I believe they sell spring seats/perches for the rear springs. Perhaps you could buy some that are 1/2 inch thicker.
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I've heard Koni shocks/struts give you a little more of a drop. Maybe just change out the front?
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I'm wondering what would happen if i just put the stock rears back in, and add more sway bar
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Originally Posted by DarrenGT
I'm wondering what would happen if i just put the stock rears back in, and add more sway bar
The spring rates will be off and it'll throw off the handling. The Roush rear springs only lower about .75" - you could swap to those?
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hmm, now we're talkin. I will talk to someone at Rouch.

thanks!
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Btw, a lil update. A small local shop known for mustang specialities installed some rear spring spacers that added about 1/2" to rear ride height. just noticeable enough for me.

Gives me a touch of rake, compensating for the levelled look I ended up with after installing the eibach pro kit. Also I am used to and happy with the ride on those springs now too





I'll take better pics when the rain stops
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Very nice! I miss my raked look after going with the Steeda Sports. Any more details on these spacers?
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Very nice! I miss my raked look after going with the Steeda Sports. Any more details on these spacers?
I didn't actually see them. he described them as polyuerothane. they sit on the spring perch. they were free to me except for the installation cost. I can ask him for a part reference.
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Thanks, man. I'm probably looking for something around 1/4"-1/2", so any info would be cool. I did find some rubber ones that can be trimmed to the desired height sounds pretty interesting. I love the steeda sports but don't like the flat stance. A slight rake would be groovy. I believe these would be very easy to install.

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Originally Posted by DarrenGT
Btw, a lil update. A small local shop known for mustang specialities installed some rear spring spacers that added about 1/2" to rear ride height. just noticeable enough for me. Gives me a touch of rake, compensating for the levelled look I ended up with after installing the eibach pro kit. Also I am used to and happy with the ride on those springs now too I'll take better pics when the rain stops
nice lookin dog
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Originally Posted by SoFlaBoss
Possibly you could research the company Energy Suspension. I believe they sell spring seats/perches for the rear springs. Perhaps you could buy some that are 1/2 inch thicker.
Got anymore info on this? Im searching too

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I didn't actually see them. he described them as polyuerothane. they sit on the spring perch. they were free to me except for the installation cost. I can ask him for a part reference.
Did you ever get the part number?

Im now in the same boat as you were... I installed eibach sportline springs and now i want the rear a little higher. I dont mind the flat look, but sometimes my car looks like the front is higher! Though its not, i measured it, but still i dont want that look ever lol. So please help! Thanks
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Originally Posted by roadrunner
Got anymore info on this? Im searching too


Did you ever get the part number?

Im now in the same boat as you were... I installed eibach sportline springs and now i want the rear a little higher. I dont mind the flat look, but sometimes my car looks like the front is higher! Though its not, i measured it, but still i dont want that look ever lol. So please help! Thanks
+1 on the part number, need for Eibach Pro's. Any luck?
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Spring spacers would be your best and least expensive bet.

How about modifying hockey pucks....should be plenty laying around in Canada!!!!
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