Ford Racing Suspension Upgrades

[byronj]

Hey guys I just got a smoking deal on a set of Ford springs P/N M-5300-K. Has anyoe used them and what is your feedback? Do I need to purchase any other parts such as a panhard bar, camber plates, etc?

Thanks in advance.

 

[PJWANNABE]

Enjoy those potholes.

 

[VoodooBoss]

Enjoy those potholes.

This.

I should have an update on the Boss lowering springs in the next few days.

 

[PJWANNABE]

My fiancee has an '07 Shelby GT, which has the K-springs. We went to a car show in Savannah last year and there is a stretch of highway for over two hours that has an uneven surface with subtle dips. I drove behind her and watched her car make rapid fire mini-bounces all the way while my ride was smooth as silk. She said next year we take only my car.

 

[byronj]

Was she using the stock struts and just teh lowering springs?

 

[PJWANNABE]

Was she using the stock struts and just teh lowering springs?

Hers is as it came from Shelby. The SGT came with the Ford Racing handling pack which had non-adjustable peformance shocks and the 1 1/2 drop K springs. The new handling pack comes with 1" drop P-springs since so many people complained about the harsh ride.

When I upgrade my GT suspension I am going to get P-spring pack with adjustable shocks. A review I read said that K-springs are just for looks and do not perform any better, and actually make the ride much harsher.

 

[Boomerstoys]

Has anyone tried Eibach's Pro Kit Lowering Springs:

http://www.americanmuscle.com/eibach-pro-springs-2011gtv6.html

Says they are good for the Boss. Have been hoping that FR would release their version specifically for the Boss but when I called early in the week, the guy I talked to said it could be a month or a year even though they have a part #.

5 DOT 0, did you get any additional info from your source?

Cheers!

 

[VoodooBoss]

I hope to have additional information on the lowering springs in about 48 hours.

My understanding is the FR P springs are identical to the ProKit springs. Go for the best price.

 

[Boomerstoys]

Thanks 5 DOT 0. I'll wait until you here from your source. Good to know about the Ford P springs being the same as the Pro kit springs.

Cheers!

 

[VoodooBoss]

The source are guys from Ford Racing. I'll be at the Indy Car/World Challenge race this weekend at Sonoma and will ask about them.

Let me know if you're going to make a pit stop in Sacramento on your way to LS next month and maybe we can meet up.

 

[Boomerstoys]

We will be staying overnight in Willows! Staying at the Baymont Inn the night of 9/12. There about 4 of us that we be caravaning together and we'll all be at the Baymont. Plan is to leave Seattle about 7:00 AM so we should be in Willows about 6:00 or 7:00 PM.

I'll be with a bunch of Porsche Snobs so if you can stop by would really like to meet you.

Cheers!

 

[byronj]

Was she using the stock struts and just teh lowering springs?

Hers is as it came from Shelby. The SGT came with the Ford Racing handling pack which had non-adjustable peformance shocks and the 1 1/2 drop K springs. The new handling pack comes with 1" drop P-springs since so many people complained about the harsh ride.

When I upgrade my GT suspension I am going to get P-spring pack with adjustable shocks. A review I read said that K-springs are just for looks and do not perform any better, and actually make the ride much harsher.

Thanks for the info. Guess im gonna put them back up for sale and wait for somethign else.

 

[Boomerstoys]

OK, couldn't wait any longer ordered the following & hope to have everything installed next Weds.:

Eibach Pro Kit Springs
Eibach camber bolts
Steeda Adjustable Panhard Bar
Eibach Adjustable Lower Control Arms.

Now I need to make a decision on wheels & tires.

Cheers!

 

[PJWANNABE]

Was she using the stock struts and just teh lowering springs?

Hers is as it came from Shelby. The SGT came with the Ford Racing handling pack which had non-adjustable peformance shocks and the 1 1/2 drop K springs. The new handling pack comes with 1" drop P-springs since so many people complained about the harsh ride.

When I upgrade my GT suspension I am going to get P-spring pack with adjustable shocks. A review I read said that K-springs are just for looks and do not perform any better, and actually make the ride much harsher.

Thanks for the info. Guess im gonna put them back up for sale and wait for somethign else.

No problem. Unfortunately sometimes things are a steal for a reason. Some people still just love that down-to-the-ground look and will sacrifice ride quality.

 

[VoodooBoss]

Ford Racing Boss 302 Lowering springs Update

The latest is the springs are still in the works but no ETA. The FR P springs are what FR recommends at this time and from my experience they work fine.

BTW the I'm not positive the P and ProKit springs are the same but they do have a similar drop.

 

[A10ACN]

Any updates on the FRRP kit? I've checked the site and nothing much there.

 

[VoodooBoss]

Any updates on the FRRP kit? I've checked the site and nothing much there.

No update.

 

[BOSS5OH]

For you guys who are running the Ford Racing M-18000-C struts, it specifies 45-49 ft lbs of torque for the top center nut on the front struts. How did you guys torque this? When I put a wrench to them the entire assembly just spins. The stock struts can be torqued fine and don't spin?

 

[VoodooBoss]

I had a shop install mine. While not official I've heard some shops use an impact gun but you need to be very careful. If you go too tight you could snap off the top of the strut.

 

[KK1826]

I had a shop install mine. While not official I've heard some shops use an impact gun but you need to be very careful. If you go too tight you could snap off the top of the strut.

yep
Just use the adjustable setting on the impact gun to set it to the approx ft lb
To do thisyou need to work on a sample with a tourque wrench then adj the gun to suit.
Make sure to work it out with a test sample first.
That is how i did mine.