Rev Dennis Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 When I look at Eibach, Ford racing and Steeda springs for the 07-09 GT500 it is indicated that they are for COUPES only. Is this a misprint? Is there a difference that would preclude them being installed on a vert? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbackg Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 I have FRPP PART # M-5300-L on my vert. Springs info: Post # 9 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?/topic/63792-new-shocks/page__p__1088312&do=findComment&comment=1088312 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Dennis Posted October 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 Thanks. Looks like that's my next mod. It seems from that chart that even though the vert is heavier than the coupe it has softer springs. No wonder it rides like a Cadillac! Gonna fix that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbackg Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 Match the FRPP PART # M-5300-L springs with the Tokico D-spec shocks. Tokico D-Spec complete strut/shock kit: Part # DSP-12 http://www.maximummotorsports.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=309_341_319&products_id=805 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Dennis Posted October 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 And why are we choosing M-5300-L vs the M-5300-K s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbackg Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 L vs K. L = 1.25" drop and designed for the GT500 K = 1.5" drop and designed for the Mustang GT, but works on the GT500. You will want to consider your size of tires too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Dennis Posted October 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Thanks for the clarification. So I need the springs, shocks/struts, an adjustable panhard bar and shorter bump stops, is that correct? anything else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbackg Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Yes. Pretty much. All lowered mustangs need a panhard or watts link. Watts link: http://www.shelbystore.com/product-p/s7ma-5649.htm Panhard bar: http://www.shelbystore.com/product-p/z25-s5ma-4264-a.htm Panhard brace: http://www.cheperformance.com/CartGenie/prod-158.htm The panhard bar is only as good/strong as the upper panhard brace. Just trim the orange rubber bump stop with a knife or razor blade. See post 28: http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?/topic/66683-made-some-rear-bumpstop-relocation-brackets/page__st__20__p__1155706&do=findComment&comment=1155706 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Dennis Posted October 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 "trim the orange rubber bump stop with a knife" Thanks. I saw that as an option. I did that in '79 when I lowered the front of a 1979 Corvette with 1973 HD springs and the snubbers got in the way too early. Appreciate all the input. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbackg Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Your welcome. Here is my suspension setup: Post 13: http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?/topic/66137-fayes-2-watts-link/page__p__1136944&do=findComment&comment=1136944 Here are some pics: http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?/topic/57401-dbackgs-super-snake-vert-upgrades/ What town are you from? My wife is from West Chester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08ragtop Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 Just to mention this. Steeda has springs specifically for the convertible. I just got a set. Haven't decided on shocks/struts yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIAMike Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 Did you need to get it re-aligned after lowering? Thanks, FIA Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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