Why You're Lowering Your S197 Mustang Wrong

We all want our Mustang to look its best, and the stock ride height from the factory on the 2005-2014 Mustangs just doesn't cut it for most people. Obviously lowering springs are the first choice to dial in the ride height and get better handling, but did you know even with an alignment, your other suspension components still can be sub optimal at best? We'll go over why you should consider camber plates vs camber bolts, adjustable panhard bars, and what shocks & struts to get for your S197.
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[@biggravy732]

I have a 13 Mustang GT. Steeda (Jamie Bell) installed new Comp Springs, Pro-action Shocks & Struts, Frame Rail & Torque Box, Heavy Duty upper Strut Mounts, Heavy Duty Upper Control Arm, Hard core adjustable Lower Control Arms, and Heavy Duty Panhard bar with heavy duty brace and the car runs like it is on rails, especially with the new addition of the 285/35/19 Toyo R888Rs on Steeda Trident rims!! I race the car in Spectator Races at New Smyrna Speedway, FL and have a 11-2 win record (the loses were my mistake). When Steeda says, "Speed Matters" it's not just a moto, it's a code they live by!

[@TheDLZ72]

I purchased the Pedders eZifit Sportsryder suspension kit for my 2013 GT as well as the GT strut tower brace , BMR Adj. Panhard Bar & rear sway bar relocation kit from STEEDA due to the previous owner cutting off the lower tabs of the rear differential to run 15" Drag slicks. All fixed now the stance is Awesome ❗ & it doesn't jar your teeth out . 😎👍

[@johnmcmullen456]

I installed 1" lowering springs, Koni yellows, camber plates, an adjustable panhard bar, and a small aftermarket front spoiler on my daily driver 2014. A lot of money spent, and it now no longer clears a conventional alignment rack, and that spoiler will be short lived as it scrapes on many driveway entrances and speed bumps. Keep in mind there are often unfavorable consequences when modifying your car that go unmentioned.

[@mustang8206]

You have turn in at an angle

[@AnkerBanker123]

Tell me about it lol

[@MrSnaggle21]

I have an 07 Mustang GT that previous owner put lowering springs on. It is a pretty rough ride. I am going to put on new shocks and struts. I only drive on the street so looking for performance but also to cut out some of the roughness on bumps. Any suggestions?

[@terenhoward8565]

i installed after market lowering shocks/struts/springs. it comes with a camber plate and it is not reachable through the top of the mount. is there a tool that fits through that tight space that’s able to undo and retighten my camber plate without taking the whole thing out?

[@sylvesterstallone8637]

I have a 2014 GT500 and plan on lowering the car but I have the electronic adjustable shocks and struts from the factory. My question is will lowering springs still work with these electronic struts and shocks because I’m pretty sure if I unplug the shocks and struts and engine diagnostic light will come on. What do I do about this situation

[@ryanminor2334]

What shocks and springs do you recommend for a 13' GT? along with camber plates. I'm also on somewhat of a budget, but I'm willing to go with a middle of the road tier brand.

[@steedaautosports]

Similar, but not the same. Our IRS braces are lighter and stronger. They also allow you to run 3" exhaust unlike the factory convertible bracing. -Chris

[@SquadMane]

What shock and strut would you recommend for a mainly street driving? That wouldn't be too harsh, but firm.

[@ernc8844]

Just to give you an idea and narrow your options.I installed the Eibach pro springs and strut/shock kit and BMR adjustable panhard bar on my 2011 GT. Its a 1" front and 1.5' rear drop. Though the drop is subtle, its definitely a firm ride. As for harhness, it does feel a bit harsh on bad asphalt roads after a week of rain in california or scraped cement roads under construction. (My dashcam started recording more events when I run over a small pothole or drive over a scraped cement road thinking I got into an accident} But, this is subjective. Hope this helps you with your decision.

[@michaelschwarz9114]

Great video! Thanks for the info.! I have a ‘14 GT base coupe an run Ford Racing blue shocks and struts and springs. I recently purchased aftermarket wheels (19X10 & 19X11) and went to wider tires (265 & 285) with shorter aspect ratio (from 45 to 35). I fell my car still sits too high. How can I lower it without making it “slammed” since I run long tube headers and 3” exhaust?

[@steedaautosports]

Do you know which Ford Racing springs you're on? Ford does make a "K" Spring Kit which will lower the car approximately 1.5" all around if you're looking to keep the same shocks and struts. Our lowest spring for the S197s lowers the rear 1.5" and front 1.25", which is as far as we recommend going to not be "slammed". You can find the Ford Springs here: www.steeda.com/ford-performance-m-5300-ka-mustang-lowering-springs

[@michaelschwarz9114]

@@steedaautosports Thanks for the reply! My springs are M-5300-KA. I think Ford put them on the ‘12 - ‘13 Boss 302. Should I go low(er) with the Steeda springs you recommended?

[@steedaautosports]

Those springs are the "K" springs previously mentioned so anything we have wouldn't be any lower. Eibach has their Sportline springs and H&R have their Super Sport springs which will lower the car more, but the ride will be harsher and you may run into issues clearing speedbumps or other sharp inclines.

[@Another5point0]

I want to know the best set up for front and rear shocks and struts I want to go ahead and replace mine for handling on curves and corners

[@Another5point0]

2014 gt

[@elitedimegaming5290]

Running eibach pro kit springs and strange 10 way struts and shocks on my 2014 GT. It rides pretty rough. Any recommendations for a smoother more comfortable ride?

[@monikhushalpuri]

It's best to take it to guys that do racing type of alignments, they can weigh the car and do corner balancing to accurately determine what type of set you'll need for optimal handling while remaining comfortable to drive

[@elitedimegaming5290]

@@monikhushalpuri that seems like too much effort to determine a better strut/shock setup lol. I think I may just go with the Koni STR.T

[@thetroll8014]

⁠@@elitedimegaming5290I just installed Koni STR.T’s all the way around on my 2013 GT this weekend, HIGHLY recommend

[@kvngbanks]

coilovers for the win im slammed boomers

[@leviefrauim1425]

W/all due respect, this is a $$ grab by STEEDA. In all my Stangs, I've NEVER replaced the OE shocks w/aftermarket shocks. They've worked fine for many, many years w/lowering springs. If you're looking for greater performance, like you're taking your car to the track every weekend, then maybe replacement should be considered but for everyday drivers? Nope, disagree w/this advice.

[@steedaautosports]

Hi Levi - Not quite. In most cases, OE shocks will work just fine with most lowering springs for street use. However, when you start to branch into more performance-oriented driving whether it be spirited backroads, autocross, or HPDE, you're going to want a performance-oriented damper to better control the springs. As always, there's a happy medium to everything. I hope this helps! -Chris

[@leviefrauim1425]

@@steedaautosports I believe I said exactly that, Chris but thank you.

[@PFieroGT87]

If you were actually listening to the video and had basic critical thinking skills, you would have heard and understood their first and really only point on strut replacements; these cars are old and worn, and a new set of struts are most likely on the horizon anyway.

[@leviefrauim1425]

@@PFieroGT87 thanks, genius. Appreciate you setting me straight. I'm so much smarter now!

[@leviefrauim1425]

@@PFieroGT87 I'm sure your job as a Walmart greeter is very satisfying to you. Wanna go another round, sport?