alignment after lowering

[RustyRodder]

Ok, Ive searched, but have yet to find this-

Ive been looking into dropping the front of my 87 1" to level it out, and a bit of a rake. Id rather do this then raise the rear. I know the link in the sticky has a link to springs to get.

But when dropping, what is the limits of the stock suspension? I know with my mustang i had to get C/C plates with my drop, but i dont know about panthers. can somebody enlighten me?

[1987cp]

Caster/camber plates are needed on modified Mustangs because the modified Mac strut design simply isn't very adjustable. Panthers use plain old double A arm suspension, which doesn't really require special parts to get aligned properly.

The easiest way to get your ~1" of drop? Lop a half-coil off the stock springs, then have your car aligned normally by someone who knows his job (not someone who goes 100% by his computer readouts). Unless you really want the increased rate of the recommended racing springs. Personally, I think even stock PI front springs are a tad stiff for the street.

[RustyRodder]

ahhh, i see

thanks!

i dont mind a stiff ride- not taht i dont like cushy, but sometimes the vic is TOO cushy

[gadget73]

Theres a pretty wide range of adjustment on the stock suspension. Mustang suspension quite frankly blows chunks when it comes to geometry. Panther stuff is far more flexible, and can tolerate a lot more ride height change without going stupid.

[RustyRodder]

yeah, Im not gonna argue- the Fox suspension, even with the SN95 updating, still sucks.

[Southern_Pride]

I can almost get mine back in alignment sitting 3-4 inches higher than stock. Loads of adjustment. I think my PI springs are a tad soft actually. But my streets are different.

[hav24wheel]

The front of mine is just a tad off the bump stops, when I got I took it in, they had no problems gettin it aligned proper.

[1987cp]

To hav24wheel you listen. Incredulously low his car sits.

[RustyRodder]

gotcha. are stock shocks up for the job? or just replace them which its all out

[hav24wheel]

Stock shocks in mine.

[RustyRodder]

hows the ride?

[1987cp]

Seems the most important thing with shocks is that the maximum and minimum lengths are correct, and those requirements will remain the same if the suspension is otherwise unmodified.

[hav24wheel]

Rides good. Just bounces a bit on big bumps.

[1987cp]

Gabriel Ultras are only $20 at your local AutoZone ...

[RustyRodder]

Gabriel ultras?

never heard of them