Lowered Springs + Shocks - Everyones Experiences? - Ford Forums

XplodEd EA · 10-22-2002, 05:11

OK this new car I'm gettin seriously looks gay, so in an attempt to rectify that I'm gonna dump it on its guts. It's a 91 Sedan

I'm thinking of going with Pedders super lows as I can get them the cheapest through work. What I want to know is what everyone else has done and what they're running, both Springs and Shocks. Progressive Springs or Progressive Shocks? Brands of shocks?

I am definitley gonna be throwing the springs in as soon as I get the car, the shockies will have to wait a while. I'll have the springs before I have the car, but I want to make sure that I plan this right now so that I get the right shocks matched to the springs. I dont want a really harsh ride but it must handle well, like if its on rails. Also whats the situation with Camber kits and the like???

Troutman · 10-22-2002, 20:05

What I have done for now is purchase $210 inc. postage Kings low springs from Lees Performance Parts, and I'll be getting shocks down the track.

old_mate · 10-22-2002, 20:12

I just installed a set of Low Kings plus had my original shocks rebuilt by TSR near moss street.

Fantastic. I love it. I also has the camber kit done earlier (it was a necessity) Body roll reduced tenfold, understeer lessened by a considerable amount, ride quality firm but not harsh, fun factor increased by 100%. btw, i got a set of slightly stuffed Pedders Sports Ryder shocks in the back.....I hate pedders. Its all Gabriel crap (although I hear they are asking Monroe to resupply them....)

If you wanna dump it on its nuts, go superlows, but then you got the hassle of scraping exhaust and tailshaft hitting the floor. Looks pretty mad though.....

Rollin · 10-23-2002, 04:20

yeah i have superlow king springs in my car, an you have seen how low that is.

you wont have to take quite as much care as me over driveways and stuff cause my bodykit is a little lower than standard EBs etc.

yes the tailshaft hits the body under very hard acceleration (clutch dumps, near flat-changing etc) but i am trying to figure out how to stop that, i will tell you as soon as i do.

i have rebuilt shocks in my car, there is a company in slacks creek that rebuild standard shocks to whatever specs you want.

i got them to do mine, cost less than $200 total for 4 shocks, revalved and shortened to suit the springs.

they are very slightly too soft for my liking, i will sell them to you for, say, $180 if you want, and i will get stiffer ones, i like a firm ride.

i will take you for a drive and you can see what you think.

the shocks have a 2 year 40,000k warranty and are only 2 months old. the company is 'TSR' 'The Shock Absorber Reconditioners and they do the shocks for the EA/VN racecars, cant remember the category name...

Martin · 10-23-2002, 07:11

Ive got Kings Superlows and the only things that have scraped so far are the factory mudflaps, and even that isnt all that often.

I think the driveshaft may have hit the body a few times, but thats because it axle tramps like a biatch, and did that before I lowered it.

XplodEd EA · 10-25-2002, 03:54

Anyone have any comments about Pedders????

EvilEA · 10-25-2002, 05:14

i got - low King Springs (30mm Lowered) with Monroe GT Gas Shockers all round.. the handling difference is unbelievable..

There is no body roll and the steering is so much better. Its definetly worth doing, i havent found a part of lowering the car that im not happy with. But watch your insurance, cause RACV has some pretty gay rules when it comes to lowering cars, as i found out..

Good Luck with it neway. PM me if you want any details etc.

Skitza · 10-25-2002, 16:48

I just recently got Pedders Sports Ryder suspension on my EL and I cant be happier with the final result. It has been lowered about 2.5-3" at the back and about 2" at the front.

Looks great and handles like a dream!

I cant really compare to other brands but I am happy with the final result and I would recommend Pedders to anyone.

Skitza · 10-25-2002, 16:59

Here is a pic of my EL with the Sports Ryder kit. I got it lowered on Friday nite and went to Jamboree the next morning:)

http://users.bigpond.net.au/Skitza/Lowered1.jpg

old_mate · 10-27-2002, 03:46

Ed,

Apparently (and I mean that......apparently) Pedders shocks are nothing more than cheapish Gabriels (yeah, Supercheap flog em off) manufactured to their specs. I have a set of sports ryder rears, and i hate them. They are starting to make knocking noises and leak and do all sorts of nasty things (about a year old), too soft and yea, me hates them. A lot of people do like them though...

and another apparently is that Pedders are trying ever so hard to get Monroe to build them their shocks again....