Question for those that lowered
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Question for those that lowered
I purchased the Koni Shocks and Struts, Eibach Pro Kit and GT500 Strut Mounts. Do I need this kit?
the http://www.cjponyparts.com/ford-raci...2012/p/M5570A/
I'm getting a panhard bar as well. What are the bump stops for and do I really need them?
Thanks
the http://www.cjponyparts.com/ford-raci...2012/p/M5570A/
I'm getting a panhard bar as well. What are the bump stops for and do I really need them?
Thanks
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The FRPP bump stops are, visually, identical to the stock bump stops on my Brembo GT. They are not shorter and the rubber does not appear to be any different.
Do you need them? Probably not. I would suggest running stock bump stops, and if you bottom out, then trim them down.
Do you need them? Probably not. I would suggest running stock bump stops, and if you bottom out, then trim them down.
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The Eibach pro-kit should come with new rear bump stops, at least it does for the 11-13 pro-kit. I am unsure about the Koni's, the front struts may have new bump stops included. I know I did the Eibach pro-dampers and they too came with front bump stops so I would say your not going to need that bump stop kit.
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Eibach Pro-Kit comes with new bumpstops and instructions for their installation. I just got mine yesterday. Here’s a pic.
Black 5.0, you mentioned getting a panhard bar. Do you think I will need one as well? I watched Eibach's video and Motorz video on Youtube and there was no mention of a panhard bar.
Black 5.0, you mentioned getting a panhard bar. Do you think I will need one as well? I watched Eibach's video and Motorz video on Youtube and there was no mention of a panhard bar.
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Originally Posted by Cali_5.0
Eibach Pro-Kit comes with new bumpstops and instructions for their installation. I just got mine yesterday. Here's a pic.
Black 5.0, you mentioned getting a panhard bar. Do you think I will need one as well? I watched Eibach's video and Motorz video on Youtube and there was no mention of a panhard bar.
Black 5.0, you mentioned getting a panhard bar. Do you think I will need one as well? I watched Eibach's video and Motorz video on Youtube and there was no mention of a panhard bar.
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Well I can say my stock ones were rusted like the axle after a few months. The frpps were painted black on the base if that matters. They really are just so you can purchase them so no having to break down the stock front assemblies. So why not change the rears if you have them?! It takes like 1 minute, literally.
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Originally Posted by 2012GTCS
I didn't measure mine but they seemed to be a lighter weight then the stock ones. Almost like less dense
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Can you do me a favor and take a picture of the rear bump stops if your still stock. You can do it through the wheel spokes. I ask because I want to compare to mine after Steeda sports.
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Originally Posted by 2012GTCS
I never took the pic but I have the Steeda ultralites and mine looks about the same.
I too would like to see stock
I too would like to see stock
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Here is a picture of mine stock. Distance from the top-center of the bump stop to the center of the depression on the frame is about 2.5 inches. I've bottomed out my rear suspension once crossing an intersection. Didn't realize there was such a large hump in the middle of it :/
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Originally Posted by mtnbikefuel80
Here is a picture of mine stock. Distance from the top-center of the bump stop to the center of the depression on the frame is about 2.5 inches. I've bottomed out my rear suspension once crossing an intersection. Didn't realize there was such a large hump in the middle of it :/
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I bought these and they are identical to the ones already on the car. I would say no you don't need them but for $30 they aren't too bad to have just in case you need them.