[Steve McGreen]

So early today me and my friend George took my '07 Pony 'vert to the hangar I work in to install my Eibach Pro springs. I am an aircraft mechanic (20+ years) and GeoMan is an instrumentation tech, very mechanically inclined. I would have to rate this as a "don't try this at home alone" project. I've seen guys post that it took them 3 hours to complete this install, and I wonder what kind of chemicals they injested beforehand. I'm not stating this to disuade ANYONE from doing this themselves, but I live in the REAL WORLD. It took us the better part of 8 hours, after trying different jacking points, rounding up the required tools (mostly metric, and you're dealing with BIG torques), and being better equipped than your average home garage. Make no mistake: at the end of the day, we both had that feeling that we overcame the obstacles, and forged ahead. But now looking back, I don't think I would have been very happy trying this by myself, in my own driveway. In the case of the convertible, the most time consuming task is removing the two stiffening braces that run underneath. They are heavy, they are stiff, and they absolutely HAVE to be removed to be able to lower the axle enough to get those girly stock springs out.
But in the end, I HAVE to say, I can't believe the difference a 1 1/2" drop makes! The looks are night and day. I haven't driven that far since the mod, but I did drive over some rough roads and my big concern was that it was going to be TOO stiff. Well, I'm going to sleep easy tonight because it really didn't feel noticeably harsher.
So to make a long story short, (don't want to rant here), if you are thinking about doing this mod, find a good friend, or find a good shop, be prepared to put some time into it, but you WILL be rewarded with a AAA result! Also, I just wanted to thank Frank, (FYouGitive) for his advise.
Try it, you'll like it!

[stlwagon]

Sounds like my experience with long tube headers. Sorry it was such a challenge but I'll be you really feel like you accomplished something!

[Rick Raymond]

Thanks for your post, Steve. I just bought the same spring kit and was ready to tear into it. You've now scared me off.

[Steve McGreen]

Rick,
Don't be scared off! That wasn't my intention with that post. I just wanted to give guys a heads-up that things "usually" take longer than first anticipated. It could be accomplished by one person, but it's always easier (and more fun) to have a buddy help. But I've seen guys on this board say they've done this job by themselves in three hours! I'd like to have been there and seen it.......maybe their watches stopped or something.
One thing I can tell you: IF you chose to do this job, you will be VERY happy with the results.
Don't let ME convince you not to try it!

[GoStang]

Might check to see if your rear end is still lined up, front end camber is right and your pinion angle. I learned the hard way, when you lower the Stang other things move out of place.

[Steve McGreen]

Originally Posted by GoStang

Might check to see if your rear end is still lined up, front end camber is right and your pinion angle. I learned the hard way, when you lower the Stang other things move out of place.

When you say you learned the hard way, do you mean the camber change caused some problems, or the pinion angle changed enough to cause some trouble back there? The Eibach Pro kit is a pretty small drop. I'll definetely be watching the tire wear, and listening for "things". Thanks for the heads-up.