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Technical => Suspension/Steering => Topic started by: kingcars on October 05, 2008, 02:11:41 PM

Title: 2002 Mustang GT springs
Post by: kingcars on October 05, 2008, 02:11:41 PM
Hey guys, as some of you know, I got a new set of wheels.  17x8 all the way around with 245/45/ZR17 tires.  I'm just about to close a deal on a set of stock 02 GT springs, and I'm just askin for opinions/suggestions on how it'll sit, what problems I may face, etc.
Title: 2002 Mustang GT springs
Post by: kingcars on October 06, 2008, 01:00:48 PM
Ok well I'm gonna assume that the silence means the springs should work fine.
Title: 2002 Mustang GT springs
Post by: kingcars on October 06, 2008, 01:23:55 PM
On coolcats, it says for any drop 1.5in or more, you need offset steering rack bushings.  Can anybody fill me in on that?
Title: 2002 Mustang GT springs
Post by: EricCoolCats on October 06, 2008, 01:46:29 PM
You *should* use offset rack bushings. Various theories abound. Bottom line is that your suspension may be a little out of whack. Offset rack bushings are one way to get things back to normal. So are caster/camber plates and a bump steer kit.

As for the springs, the theory is that they should work. I think a few people on the board have used SN95 springs before.
Title: 2002 Mustang GT springs
Post by: kingcars on October 06, 2008, 02:05:40 PM
Where can I get those bushings and how hard are they to install?  Are they expensive?

If they're difficult to install, what's the easiest way to get the suspension corrected?

EDIT:  This link seems to answer my questions

http://www.steeda.com/products/aluminum_rack_bushings.php

I'm assuming I'll need a .25 offset?
Title: 2002 Mustang GT springs
Post by: 1WLD BRD on October 06, 2008, 04:10:00 PM
here is my TC with 2000 GT springs:
(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb170/1WLDBRD/my%2088%20TC/DSC04681.jpg)
(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb170/1WLDBRD/my%2088%20TC/DSC04682.jpg)
(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb170/1WLDBRD/my%2088%20TC/100_0132.jpg)

I have 245/45/17's in the front and 275/40/17's in the rear....  the only issue is the quad shocks are long gone...  and it will rub if I enter an incline on and angle
Title: 2002 Mustang GT springs
Post by: kingcars on October 06, 2008, 04:22:20 PM
Do you know what's been done to the front suspension as far as bumpsteer is concerned?
Title: 2002 Mustang GT springs
Post by: 46Tbird on October 06, 2008, 06:03:27 PM
Surely you cut those springs to get that ride height...

I have springs designed to lower a '99-04 GT convertible by 2" and it sits about the same.

(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a274/46Tbird/tbirdpaint007.jpg)
Title: 2002 Mustang GT springs
Post by: dominator on October 06, 2008, 07:07:59 PM
Hey ron, i run 275/35/18's in the rear and they just fit with the quads,wonder why yours don't???
Title: 2002 Mustang GT springs
Post by: kingcars on October 06, 2008, 07:24:01 PM
Quote from: 46Tbird;238632
Surely you cut those springs to get that ride height...

I have springs designed to lower a '99-04 GT convertible by 2" and it sits about the same.

Your car is also a fair bit lighter than the 87/88 cars, and those springs are for heavy 'verts.
Title: 2002 Mustang GT springs
Post by: 1WLD BRD on October 06, 2008, 07:26:39 PM
Quote from: 46Tbird;238632
Surely you cut those springs to get that ride height...
I have springs designed to lower a '99-04 GT convertible by 2" and it sits about the same.
 


nope mine are not cut... at least as far as I know...  the guy said they are stock springs....

Chris I think my tires bulge a bit more in the side walls as yours are mounted on 10" rims... mine are on 8" (I think... factory width wheel)
Title: 2002 Mustang GT springs
Post by: kingcars on October 13, 2008, 02:52:59 PM
Just got my springs in today.  I measured them.  Two of them are 14 inches long, the other 2 are 13 inches long.  Is that what they're supposed to be?  I think someone said the stock Tbird springs are 14 inches, so did I just buy the same springs?
Title: 2002 Mustang GT springs
Post by: V8Demon on October 13, 2008, 06:05:25 PM
The a-arm/rear control arm perches differ from the 4 eyes to the 87-88's...

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Just got my springs in today. I measured them. Two of them are 14 inches long, the other 2 are 13 inches long. Is that what they're supposed to be? I think someone said the stock Tbird springs are 14 inches, so did I just buy the same springs?


Installed height will change with spring rate ;)
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