How To Lower Your Car On A Budget | BA-BF Falcon

[@BrowneysGarage]

Were second hand springs a good budget option or should we have gone straight for the grinder instead?! Hope you enjoy and thanks for watching.

[@nepntzerZer]

I watched this while eating last night's take away curry leftovers. Now I can't stop farting.

[@sunnybhardwaj5762]

Thanks heaps for the video mate. Picked up fronts complete & rear ssl springs for 250 borrowed tools form neighbor 😜 spent pretty much whole Sunday, left with sore body but job done. Looks amazing and drives really well less side sway. Never thought I'd be that cheap but just efforts. Thanks Another subscriber.

[@BrowneysGarage]

@sunny Bhardwaj Legend, thanks Sunny. Sounds like a damn good score there mate, and trust me it always takes a lot longer than you think!

[@jakethefish3617]

i have ssl front and sssl rear looks mint and still legal

[@BrowneysGarage]

@jake the fish Nice, would look great 👍

[@jamesmcgrath6938]

Thanks for the wonderful video Browney, others did videos but didn’t explain anything about loosing the upper control arm and shock. The top of the shock worked well for me in the end. Thanks again mate 👍

[@Happy_Yodeler]

With the aftermarket bump stops, I used the boot jack to push them on

[@BrowneysGarage]

Great idea, I'm a bit of a pyro so turn to heat more than I should sometimes! 😂

[@Happy_Yodeler]

@@BrowneysGarage I’m definitely guilty of that as well!

[@Warku285]

Bit of grease and they push straight on by hand

[@change_your_oil_regularly4287]

Put Kings and Monroes in my VX SS S2 way back in 2004. They were great shocks for the price.

[@BrowneysGarage]

Thanks mate and agree, I've been quite happy with them too so far.

[@JohnDoe-tn3tx]

Tip for bump stop jack up the rear of the car and then use a second jack to push the IRS arm into the bump stop that’s how I got my superpro bump stops on

[@BrowneysGarage]

Good thinking if doing springs at the same time so the upper arm can do it... if when spring in though I don't envy your passengers!

[@sinistafkr]

love my ba xr6 and you have made me love my car even more cob

[@BrowneysGarage]

Awesome, they're a lot of car for the money. Hope you enjoy it and thanks mate 👍

[@mvb88]

Only just gotten into doing up my 03 ba xr6. 3rd video in and love the channel already

[@MrRobroxnz]

To get those bump stops on I think I used the weight of the car to push on. Lowered the car down on to push on

[@JohnDoe-tn3tx]

This is a really useful video thanks!

[@richardgilmore2277]

Love your content man. Just bought a ba mk2 fairlane Gaia (6)

[@smithy2]

Man i really want to lower the altitude of my xr8 but worried my 20s will scrub, this looked so straight forward too

[@smithy2]

@Benson Hedges haha this is true, but the 20s just look so good, also got a great tip from another youtube channel about clearance

[@spivkovic2688]

Get coil overs, there adjustable, not that expensive and way easier to install

[@smithy2]

@@spivkovic2688 I've got a Ute so rear is leaf spring, it's an all or nothing job unfortunately

[@spivkovic2688]

@@smithy2 ahhh dam

[@gizmodobaggins7040]

You make me love my bf falcon (LPG)

[@anikelly264]

All i can say man is please keep up the Ford Barra work!!! 🙏🙏

[@BrowneysGarage]

Thanks mate. I'm working on it, plenty coming 👍

[@chrisyoung2363]

Thanks for the videos. Helped me heaps 😄

[@stevejohnstone5163]

You have a bent sway bar link on the front! Also if you mark the strut hat before you remove them makes it easy to reassemble first go when put the strut back in the car

[@BrowneysGarage]

Legend, thanks mate and good spot. I actually have a set of those sway bar links on their way out now, only noticed recently. Thanks for watching 👍

[@stevejohnstone5163]

Browney's Garage No problem, i’ve done so many of these cars I see when somethings up, good vids for the guys out there learning, I like to watch how others do repairs as it’s interesting to see different perspectives.

[@boss290bafalcon]

Love your videos.. thank you

[@WorksOnMyComputer]

Coming next on Browney's Garage. How to raise your new car that the previous owner lowered.

[@BrowneysGarage]

@Daniel Dacey Why would you do something horrible like that!?

[@jacobstrohfeld2084]

I love my 2002 ba falcon

[@zaccaria9769]

Nice video mate👍I got lowered springs on the back of my XT and the springs always pop out of place every time I Jack it up.Got myself a nice stick in my boot to bash the springs back into place.

[@jimmydcricket5893]

Need lowered shocks then.

[@s4ss.m8]

I've got choppies and have the same problem

[@zaccaria9769]

@@s4ss.m8 My falcon and my choppies are no more,Got taken out by a truck.

[@Stoneyfob46Origional]

Watching this video then seeing that ancient servo from up the street was like woah

[@BrowneysGarage]

@Stoneyfob46 That would be weird 😂, thanks for watching mate.

[@pauls3585]

Dude, how tall are you !!!! Great video too.

[@BrowneysGarage]

Too tall, about 6'6 and it can be a real pain! 🤣 Thanks mate

[@pauls3585]

Don't complain - I'm 5'4" and hate being short

[@BrowneysGarage]

@@pauls3585 You're right I shouldn't. Funny how often everyone wants what they don't have hey? Both ends of the spectrum have there advantages, if you've ever flown as a tall guy who doesn't want to pay for extra leg room you'll know what I mean!

[@gore1978]

oh god brorowney, where did you manage to find such horrible wedges from. hahaha made my day

[@BrowneysGarage]

Wherever they're from they're going back there, those things are not comfortable at all! Thanks heaps for watching mate, glad you enjoyed.

[@gore1978]

@@BrowneysGarage I always love watching vid's about the good old ba/bf and territory to see what others are doing in modding and repairing

[@willfiles8561]

surely do a video on how to remove the rear cv axles on irs with handbrake drum

[@willfiles8561]

(falcon xr6 sedan)

[@Tommyblueeyes]

Ebay right now ssl's front and back with GT monroe shocks for 780 dollars brand new

[@BrowneysGarage]

@Tommy Orr Jr Not bad at all, nice.

[@Tommyblueeyes]

@@BrowneysGarage still expensive lol lol

[@BrowneysGarage]

@@Tommyblueeyes Yep, sucks but that's cars!

[@catchtheaman]

complete sets now are close to a grand

[@russelblackwell6041]

Great video thanks do you have any experience knowledge on lowering a nl fairlane 4.0 with self adjusting rear suspension not too low I've got various rear shocks monro sports and comfort then what king spring set up I'm running DJR 15" rims

[@BrowneysGarage]

Damn you've been busy bingeing a few of these eps, thanks for watching mate... but also sorry you have put up with so much of my head! I don't have any experience with that specifically but from what I've seen the first step is generally to put the SLS suspension in the bin and go from there. I think Kings super low all round was a pretty common setup in these models but really depends what ride comfort your after, look you want etc. Best to hunt around forums for pics of a ride height you like and go at it that way, installing it yourself will probably be a touch easier than the BA too with the solid rear.

[@rc70ys]

That’s a good sensible height.

[@brockmacckie9905]

Thx im hoping soon lowering my ba giha same springs as urs is urs 19z rims

[@BrowneysGarage]

Nice. No they're 18" wheels on this 👍

[@ooohry]

nice car, have the same color on my xr6. can you give any advice about how to safely compress the springs? everywhere i read says the ba springs are bastards, not sure if i can trust a spring compressor from autobarn or something.

[@BrowneysGarage]

@ooohry Thanks mate. Going off memory here but as I recall they actually weren’t under a great deal of tension when assembled and I felt quite comfortable doing it. Certainly can’t guarantee it but I used eBay spec compressors and as long as you take some care I’d imagine you’d be fine, I’m a hack and I survived! Good luck mate 👍

[@nzti325]

Where did you get the rear wing from?

[@jakoblee3244]

Whats the clearence like under the car with the sway bar links so far bellow the chassis, dont really wanna get defects

[@BrowneysGarage]

Hey Jakob. As you’d know clearance even at the stock height for the XR’s isn’t great, even at the front bumper, despite them not looking very low. I haven’t measured it but I’d say it could very possibly give you some troubles sorry.

[@elchappy2105]

Is lowering a fairlane the same process? Im new to fords

[@BrowneysGarage]

@El Chappy Hey mate, assuming BA/BF? haven't done one personally but everything I can see lists the same part number so should be same same 👍

[@nurullah5845]

When are you going to lower your ve commodore? I did my ve commodore drop it 2 inches all-around looks good and handles hips better than before and it was not that hard to do.

[@BrowneysGarage]

Commodore is staying pretty stock, at least for now. Money and time are stretched working on just one project car!

[@Taran_Singh]

HI MATE.. THANKS FOR THE video really gained some knowledge here... I am Planning to get SSSL on my 2013 FG FALCON XT ECOLPI .. Should I go with SSL or SSSL on front and SSSL on rear. And Do I need to replace shocks as well?

[@BrowneysGarage]

@Taranjeet Singh Thanks mate. Do your research on forums/groups as to what you'd prefer but if it were me I wouldn't be running standard shocks with SSSL, I'd be getting something to suit the lower spring.

[@whoschinaman2200]

would these fit on an au?

[@johnharding5054]

Did you have too put any adjustable camber arms in to help with tyre wear ?

[@thecatchtherelease8982]

My front of the car is factory I believe and it just scraps over the gutters. I don’t want to lower the front but I wanna drop the ass down a bit any suggestions?

[@BrowneysGarage]

Not unusual, especially the XR's front bar is quite low factory. If you're currently XR height maybe try SL in the rear? Or is stock falcon height could try XR/L springs in the rear. That or avoid gutters/kerbs? Had to be said 🤣

[@thecatchtherelease8982]

@@BrowneysGarage hahaha wished bro but there are every in the car parks haha, but yeah mate stock xr6 high

[@acemccool]

Can someone please tell me if I can put the lowering block kits on the rear of my wagon with stock springs and shocks to lower it 25 mm ??? I’m New to fords. Old metal bumper commodores are my go. Thanks👌🏻

[@mhc_gogetaz7502]

Please can you tell me what colour green is this??? I need to repaint my car bumper but don’t know the code

[@aaronwilkie6574]

Envi green code is f6

[@bigpapa2892]

Should’ve chop the stockies & used them wedges as your bump stops 😂👌🏼

[@BrowneysGarage]

Oooo there’s an idea for a future video! 👍😂

[@waynejohnson9705]

Hey bro does lowering it in the back wreck your diff?

[@tamekoroheke2668]

Cutting springs is on a budget do i need shocks or can i use just the springs

[@shanelennie2280]

Hi mate I followed your instruction video and now my car is not moving and the diff is grinding out

[@Jacob-qj5cf]

I did this today and the same thing happened to me. Did you find anyway to fix this

[@taylor22993]

Hey browney are these P plate legal

[@BrowneysGarage]

@Taylor atkinson Hey mate, as far as I know P plate laws don’t say anything about lowering but it’s been a long time since I’ve had to worry about that!

[@jackfilliponi4980]

yo man I’m late on this haha but what is that spoiler/wing called?

[@BrowneysGarage]

DJR style spoiler - ebay.to/31iHqss

[@tubes-lut]

How much lower is xr6 from xt?

[@BrowneysGarage]

@Mister Man I believe around 20-30mm.

[@tubes-lut]

@@BrowneysGarage thanks. I have purchased a car with raised lovell springs on the front, must be for towing. I am getting a set of xr springs so may lose 40-50mm total.

[@BrowneysGarage]

@Mister Man Nice, should make a pretty noticeable difference mate. Hope you enjoy the new ride.

[@lobsterwhisperer7932]

Has anyone done a leaf spring mod on a BA sedan? the current set-up is too complicated and has bushes in the hundreds.

[@BrowneysGarage]

🤣 Can’t imagine anyone has, but if you’re going to do it why not over do it - www.mcdonaldbrosracing.com.au/falcon-ba-fg-ford-4-link-kit

[@blaxie9116]

What is the little wing on the back of the falcon

[@BrowneysGarage]

DJR style spoiler 👍

[@blaxie9116]

@@BrowneysGarage shot thank you

[@harrisontaylor8282]

Did you use shortened Shocks in the back? Or just upgraded standard hight ones??

[@BrowneysGarage]

Just stock replacement standard height ones I believe they are. Part numbers in the description, seems to ride ok on this. It does have shortened shocks in the front though.

[@tonylane2742]

Hey mate is this set-up legal

[@Jaybutler95]

Hey mate, how hard is it to put an aftermarket garret turbo kit into these NA xr6s?

[@BrowneysGarage]

Not terribly difficult if you reuse factory turbo gear and have reasonable power goals. We'll be doing just that after our NA Performance Mods series and there's other videos of people doing similar out there as well.

[@philipteaka3247]

I’ve got SSL fronts and SSSL Rear King springs I’ve only installed the rears at the moment haven’t done the fronts yet but what’s the ride like for you is it more bouncer? Mine might just be bouncing due to the fronts still having stock setup in until I change it over to double SSL’s ?

[@BrowneysGarage]

@Philip Teaka Height can effect it but fairly certain bouncy ride is normally associated more with shock absorbers being worn out or not suited to the ride height. In saying that though I'm far from an expert. I'd definitely say the ride with the setup I have is firmer but not bouncy at all really. Good luck mate, should look great with that combo!

[@RamzEze]

How the hell did you not have to compress the rears? I had the worst time doing the rears.

[@BrowneysGarage]

@Benjamin James With standard height Springs or XR/lower? As long as it comes down enough to work out of the top locator part I haven't had much trouble doing these cars - which is weird cause I normally do find something that holds me up or needs repairing as well when doing these jobs!

[@RamzEze]

@@BrowneysGarage standard height. Just did my springs and one rear took me over an hour. Had to compress the spring and then awkwardly remove the clamps 1/8 turn at a time once I had it in.

[@BrowneysGarage]

@Benjamin James I might have got lucky then, guess the XR height springs gave just enough room not to have to. If it helps I lost something like 30 mins on the spring compressors too but that was trying to get the front shock and spring assembly line up to bolt in!

[@RamzEze]

@@BrowneysGarage maaate! Took off the sway bar completely and it was in and out with no hassle! Just did my drivers rear 👌🏼

[@iamasmurf1122]

Easiest way to do rear springs is unbolt the rear gas strut I thought this was obvious to people

[@jaydenimms6537]

Makita specials 😂

[@xeftones]

Should have just taken the springs out all together. #rollinOnbumps

[@BrowneysGarage]

@abbreviation of time Now that’s how to lower on a budget! Bump stops or if you really want to be safe put a couple of hockey pucks in as well. 😂

[@jimmydcricket5893]

Why would you go second hand, spend around $1600 an get some adjustable pedders extreme coil overs or something similar.

[@Getsum-ii]

Well, seems to be I need new sway bar links, bastards wont come out 😭😭😂😂 another 3 day misson

[@halfhalf9006]

i prefer to leave cars height as it is but each to there own liking

[@rickman2267]

Great vid, but the shoe was hidious looking!

[@riderbronz4881]

Still expensive haha

[@BrowneysGarage]

I was a little disappointed when I totalled it all up too, probably why I normally try to avoid it! Lucky I had most of it already. Beats coilovers at least, especially if you only go for second hand springs. Thanks for watching mate.

[@riderbronz4881]

@@BrowneysGarage nice find tho usually second hand are still expensive, freaking got a good deal on that package. Thanks for video definitely going with the ride height you've chosen .

[@BrowneysGarage]

You're right, they can definitely be hard to come by at a decent price at the moment. Very happy with how it has come out an the ride I have now, definitely recommend the combo/height. Thanks again mate 👍

[@ronaldwaterhouse2926]

lowed cars are nothing but trouble.

[@BrowneysGarage]

@Ronald Waterhouse Each to their own I guess, would be boring if we all did the same thing - it's like it's a stance car or something! Thanks for watching mate

[@grahamowen1570]

mate,if it's got tits or tires,it's trouble

[@diggerau698]

@@grahamowen1570 get a horse, lmao

[@genethompson5285]

Churr the bro

[@lrg1r677]

or you could just cut them for free

[@jasonedwards5673]

Hey im having trouble getting the nut off to drop the sway bar.what did you use it spanner/ratchet etc

[@BrowneysGarage]

@Jason Edwards having trouble because it’s ceased and won’t turn or it’s turning the whole sway bar pin? Can’t remember spanner or ratchet but shouldn’t matter, if it’s turning the whole pin though you’ll need to use a second spanner on a flat section or vice grips if nothing will fit to hold it. And make sure to use penetrating oil, hope that helps 👍

[@jasonedwards5673]

@@BrowneysGarage thanks loving the videos aswell I've managed to fix my bumper sag and tinker with other things and with abit of luck I should have a sacked ba by the end of the day haha cheers from across the ditch 🤙🏽