lowering
I initially lowered my 05 GT Conv with the Eibach Pro-Kit. Was pleased with the look but wasn't all that impressed with the stock
struts and springs in place for my ride quality. Sold the Eibachs on e-bay. I then installed the
Ford Racing Handling package at a cost of $1,049.00 added a adjustable panhard to re-center the rear axle. Also replaced the stamped steel lower control arms with tubular street/race.
I'm running 18" x 9.5 wheels (KMC Hot Wheels "68") all around. I'm very pleased with the ride quality a little firmer but it handles like it's on rails. Just did my first tire rotation no uneven wear issues on the eagle f1
tires. My alignment guy is excellent. The only issue i'm having is some wheel hop when I punch it. So the last piece of the puzzle is the rear upper control arm which should eliminate the wheel hop issue. Just doing some research and deciding which to go with.
In hindsight lowering started a whole chain reaction of other suspension related issues so be prepared for it.
I have to admit the car handles like night and day compared to the stock set-up.
If your thinking about lowering anything bigger than 18" wheels ride quality will be affected. The Eagle F1 tires I selected are almost identical to the stock tires (lots of sidewall height) so that I could keep some ride quality.