B springs installed..

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  1. HercFE New Member

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    Thanks for all the threads on how to install springs. The back ones were easy, the front not so easy. Took a couple hours to figure out the first front one, then an hour to do the second. Found that I didn't need the spring compressor I rented. So far the drop is as good as advertised, I can barely fit my fist between the wheel and fender, and the car has more of a raked look. The ride seems to be about the same as far as quality but you can feel more of the little bumps. I have a nice curvy road around the corner that I broke them in on, the car definitely sticks to the corners better. I have four new 255/45/17's waiting in the garage and now I just need new shocks/struts. I'll post some before/after picks if anyone wants to see them, the old lady has my camera right now.

    Thanks for the help!
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    Awesome, I love mine and with the 255/45/17s it will fill in the space between the wheel and fender even more. I even think I will go with 255/50/17s next time.
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    :eek:That's gonna be a pretty tall tire for the fronts! What size are you going with for the rears?
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    Yes that will be an awfully tall tire! Definetly will be a soft ride :D
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    Yes it will, but I won't be getting them any time soon seeing as I just put on 255/45-17s on all four.
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    i think 275/40's are perfect for the front, i had 255/40's and they looked tiny...
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    Here's before and after. The second pic also has my new BFG 255/45/17's.
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    Hmmmm I think my C springs actually lowered my car a bit more than those B Springs. I would say take another pic in a week once the suspension has settled in. Will probably drop another .5 inches if it's a fresh job.
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    They're the same, yet the B's are progressive so it's better for drag launches:(
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    Would my Bullitt suspension have caused it to lower more?
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    I doubt it. If i remember right the bullit kit is just over .75/.75" while C-Springs are like 1-1.2/.8-1"
  13. 02nightmaregt To hell with your Mustang, I want to see your HOG!

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    Uh the c's are progressive.
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    The back's are, I'm talking the front, which for the C-Springs are linear not helping for drag racing.

    C-springs
    650 Front spring rate
    200/300 Rear spring rate.

    B-Springs:
    425-530 lb/in front spring rate
    200-300 lb/in rear spring rate

  15. 02nightmaregt To hell with your Mustang, I want to see your HOG!

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    Here's my raked look with the B springs
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    I love my B springs.
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    please show me the thread of how to install strut and spring please.
  18. Stark77 New Member

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    what I was saying - is that I installed the bullitt suspension package with C Springs instead of the bullitt springs. Would that cause my car to sit lower than regular GT with just C springs? My car seems to look like its lower.

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