It feels funny clicking "new topic" to share this as there seem to be many threads on this topic presently. FRPP P springs, Koni STR-T, GT500 mounts, FRPP bump stops, Whiteline panhard bar, Whiteline camber bolts.

While I was researching the "how to" part of this there seemed to be some common questions, so I'll try to cover my experience with those.

1. What parts do I need? In my 1st photo, I tried to capture the ford part numbers.

2. Do I "need" camber bolts or an adj. phb? With the p springs "need" is probably subjective.. I chose to get them as I wanted to bring the axle back to center and run less negative camber up front (although it's still slightly more than the 0.8 degree stock setting) If your axle being slightly further to the driver's side doesn't bother you, it's not going to hurt anything. This is what Sam Strano told me which is where I bought the konis. I had my alignment done at Brad's Custom Auto in Lake City (Seattle).. a really good and knowledgable shop. They do a 4 wheel alignment, so the front settings are chosen relative the the axle position. Probably gilding the lily, but whatever

3. Do I need bump stops? Again, with p springs probably not, but I chose to get them. Why not as they're $20 through Tousley Ford? They are the same height as stock but softer.

4. Where do I put my jack stands? I have a photo of where I placed mine, but there are many good reference photos.

5. I used a ratcheting wrench and open end to tighten my front strut bolts. I used my impact gun to tighten the top bolts on the rear shocks. There is a lot of debate about this, but I've been driving the car for a while now and there seem to be no ill effects

When I first drove the car after changing the suspension, I wondered if I was going to like it... impact harshness goes up a fair amount (maybe 20%), but the wiggle and brake dive of the stock suspension was greatly reduced. (the things that bothered me about the stock set up.. I don't really care about wheel gap, although it does look better) After a few weeks of the suspension settling and my getting used to it, I can say I would recommend this mod. These springs lowered my car exactly 1" in the front and in the back. Here are some photos of the process. Guess I have to change my sig now

 

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I just completed the same upgrades with identical parts and i would also recommend an adjustable uca to maintain proper pinion angle.

 

Nice choice in parts and that's a great stance post install. I saw a car just like yours at Brads Custom Auto getting STR-T's installed...maybe it was yours?

 

I did the install myself and had them align it. I originally wasn't going to do the phb, but Brad recommended it and I have a little OCD about stuff not being straight, so I said wtf (why the face?). The one he put on was from UMI and had a heim joint at one end. It introduced too much noise for me, so I ordered the whiteline piece and he took the other one back no problem. They're a really good outfit and I can't recommend his shop enough. The whiteline piece is maybe quieter than stock btw. It certainly isn't any louder. Very nice part. Supposedly no maintenance either (we'll see on that one

 

Oh my swirl marks!!! Nice drop, stance looks great. But polish those swirls out man!!!

 

Eventually...

 

Here are some better before and after pics. So happy to be rid of the brake dive and body movement of the stock suspension. It's occasionally a little harsher than I like, but the trade off is worth it.

 

My Koni sports set to full soft were a little harsh for the first couple if weeks. I'm not sure if they broke in or I just got used to it. They know feel great. I have told that the strt are about the same as the sport set to full soft. Hopefully your read breaks in to where you want it or you get used to it. Great choices on your gear.