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opinion on lowered vs stock stance

What's everyone's opinion on lowered vs stock height? I've always been a big fan of lowered cars, but for some reason I'm diggin the ride height of my car with the tc wheels. It kinda reminds me of old school muscle cars

opinion on lowered vs stock stance

Reply #1 –
Idk man I like lowered and my friend just got a foxbody thats lowered and it like it alot... I know our cars must have been made for grandmas who couldnt get out that low but im denying everything.... they were made for US.

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Reply #2 –
I've always thought it could stand to be {raised} a couple inches...or lowered, idk I like the beefy look that a tiny raise gives it, but it is sleek lowered....tough call, then again, just leave it stock and be done with it's what I say :D
--SteveN 👍
[thread=28690]1988 Cougar V6[/thread]
2012 F-150 3.7L

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Reply #3 –
Opinions wouldn't matter from someone like, say myself, who has to drive 3 or 4 miles on gravel just to get to a highway/street.

Our roads are shiznitty here, so a very lowered car would se.
Depends on driving habits as well. Do you slow down for, or avoid speed bumps, squirrels, pedestrians, or 'gators?

If you're vigilant, and avoid the py roads, potholes, and pulling up too far to curbs and the like, then lowered a bit is the way to go.

I'm going to run either Mach 1, or Bullitt springs on mine this summer, but around here, I can't go any lower than that and not tear stuff off.
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

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Reply #4 –
Agreed on dirt roads. It really depends on the roads on which u live

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Reply #5 –
All makes sense. I love the lowered look, but I also like bein able to see some underneath the car from behind sittin at a light. Some 295s or 315s would really look awesome sitin up stock height. HAHAHA speaking of dirt roads, I was watchin the dukes of hazzard movie the other day and it got me to wondering.....

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Reply #6 –
I recommend lowering the front only.  It will improve the ride.  For the back don't use Eibach Mustang Convertible springs in the rear, I did and it was to low.
84 TC 302 -5.0L/t5/7.5 locking rear and a 3.45 gear, Edelbrock Intake, Aluminum Heads, Edlebrock 65mm Throttlebody, Edlebrock Cam, 24lb injectors & MAS Air Sensor calibrated via chip,  BBK headers, Catback H pipe, Magnaflow lers :evilgrin:
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 Project Thread with pics

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Reply #7 –
I lowered my car a few years ago and while it looks totally bad ass, the ride sucks.  I used Steeda fox Mustang springs and they are not suited to the Tbird/cougars.  It sucks...BAD.  I am going back to stock suspension soon with a set of 15's or 16's.  I had big dreams that someday I would make the car handle, but now I just want it to ride and drive nice while looking good. 

I think 17's look cool, but 15's or 16's with beefy tires give it that sweet old school look.
'88 'bird, 10.9:1 306 w/TFS top end, forged rods/pistons, T-5 swap & bunch of other stuff, 1-family owned, had it since ‘98, 5.0tbrd88 on Instagram and YouTube

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Reply #8 –
yep my 16's will look good i hope, they have grown on me alot lately...and Idk about how lowering just the front would help the ride.... i mean...maybe for drag but for a curvy old highway like i have plenty of around here....idk how that'd feel.

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Reply #9 –
yea i fell all of ya. I was think of 17x10.5's for her. I'm  not to interested in handling. I live in florida. It's fairly straight roads here. But that's what i got a cbr1000 for:fart:

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Reply #10 –
You can lower a car without lowering it to the ground.Mine was lowered two inches all around.Lower,but still at a realistic height that I can take a speed bump,or whatever.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

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Reply #11 –
Here's the Sport at stock ride height (different wheels but same size I have now)...



Here it is after I installed the SN-95 (1999) Mustang springs.It still sits up,but not as high.I could immediately tell a difference in the cornering,yet the ride is still smooth and comfortable.......

'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

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Reply #12 –
Drop it. Bumper might not like it but I think its worth it.



Rear is still has Factory suspension.
1986 Cougar LS

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Reply #14 –
Quote from: vinnietbird;318130
Here it is after I installed the SN-95 (1999) Mustang springs.It still sits up,but not as high.I could immediately tell a difference in the cornering,yet the ride is still smooth and comfortable.......


Hey Vinnie, what size tires are you running?

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