Hi, Guest
I'm glad to hear your trip went well, Daniel. Close call on the cats, too :o
Ed and the guys are a class act, though. They're always striving to make sure that you're happy, or so I've found.
As for the drop, I'd recommend a kit over "just springs". As Anthony noted, stock dampers won't tolerate more than a minor drop without excessive and accelerated wear. Full kits (springs, struts, shocks and maybe even a bushings set / anti-sway bars) are significantly more than springs alone... but the rewards are worth it.
Not criticizing spring kits, but think of it as a MBRP vs. Crappy Tire bolt-on fartcans. They both work for what they're intended to do. MBRPs are simply... better, in all regards.
Actually, you have a 2005. Duh, no brainer - SVT kit. Everything you need in one package, a .5" drop with really improved handling. Given how well my S2 conversion has performed, I really don't think you could go wrong.
It cost me in the ballpark of $500 to get it installed, but that's the premium of Ford labour over a corner shop. Also, that covered a 4-wheel alignment and taxes. Your cost may vary. I've a feeling I was shown kindness on that bill.
Ed and the guys are a class act, though. They're always striving to make sure that you're happy, or so I've found.
As for the drop, I'd recommend a kit over "just springs". As Anthony noted, stock dampers won't tolerate more than a minor drop without excessive and accelerated wear. Full kits (springs, struts, shocks and maybe even a bushings set / anti-sway bars) are significantly more than springs alone... but the rewards are worth it.
Not criticizing spring kits, but think of it as a MBRP vs. Crappy Tire bolt-on fartcans. They both work for what they're intended to do. MBRPs are simply... better, in all regards.
Actually, you have a 2005. Duh, no brainer - SVT kit. Everything you need in one package, a .5" drop with really improved handling. Given how well my S2 conversion has performed, I really don't think you could go wrong.
It cost me in the ballpark of $500 to get it installed, but that's the premium of Ford labour over a corner shop. Also, that covered a 4-wheel alignment and taxes. Your cost may vary. I've a feeling I was shown kindness on that bill.
Daily driver 1: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport "S"
33" BFG Mud-Terrain KM2s, lots of Rough Country gear - bumper, 2.5" lift, swaybar disconnects, Superwinch 10,000lb winch, Detroit Locker in rear D44 axle, custom exhaust, K+N filtercharger, Superchips-tuned.
Daily driver 2: 2006 Subaru Legacy GT
COBB Stage 1+ package - AccessPort tuner, COBB intake and airbox. Stage 2 coming shortly - COBB 3" AT stainless DP and race cat, custom 3" Magnaflow-based exhaust and Stage 2 COBB tune.
33" BFG Mud-Terrain KM2s, lots of Rough Country gear - bumper, 2.5" lift, swaybar disconnects, Superwinch 10,000lb winch, Detroit Locker in rear D44 axle, custom exhaust, K+N filtercharger, Superchips-tuned.
Daily driver 2: 2006 Subaru Legacy GT
COBB Stage 1+ package - AccessPort tuner, COBB intake and airbox. Stage 2 coming shortly - COBB 3" AT stainless DP and race cat, custom 3" Magnaflow-based exhaust and Stage 2 COBB tune.