Ford Racing K-springs (M-5300-K) inside...

[Zinc03Cobra]

hey guys, thought I'd show off the ride a bit with its new springs. I'm pretty impressed with the quality of these springs. They offer 1.5" all around and it still hasn't settled just yet (thought it's damn close!). I used stock struts/shocks and Maximum Motorsport caster/camber plates. I plan on getting it aligned next week as precaution. There was no pull to either left or right after completing the install.

Rear Before... approximately 29.4"

Rear After... approximately 28" even.

Front before... approximately 28.7"

Front after... approximately 27.25"

The in progress shot...

and the final stance...

thanks for looking. I'd recommend these :beer:

 

[scott_0]

looks great! youll definitely wanna get it aligned soon, my shop said my toe was way out and camber needed adjusted a bit with camber bolts to -1 degree. I also went with the K springs but swapped in Steeda Pro Action struts/shocks

 

[Red Turtle]

Looks great

 

[chico_mustangs]

How's the ride with these compared to the Stock Brembo springs? Do you have an underhood pic of it with the plates installed? Also if you don't mind me asking how much did you get the springs for? My local dealer said they have one set of these in stock they will let me have for $165.

 

[KIXASS]

Look very nice. How does it ride? Did you have to purchase a spring compressor or specialty tools to do the job?

 

[Strpperpolef150]

How's the ride with these compared to the Stock Brembo springs? Do you have an underhood pic of it with the plates installed? Also if you don't mind me asking how much did you get the springs for? My local dealer said they have one set of these in stock they will let me have for $165.

also interested in the ride compared to the stock brembo springs

 

[Ordie]

Look very nice. How does it ride? Did you have to purchase a spring compressor or specialty tools to do the job?

I did K Springs too. No you really dont need a spring compressor Just be easy with it. The K spring will compress enough with your own weight to put the shock mount back on the strut outside the car.



K Springs vs Brembos.. I find that they are a little bouncy but that's probably due to the stock shocks but I also feel it handles a little better too in the corners.

 

[Z25OH]

these look great on the finish...how do they feel when it comes to body roll that the stockers have

 

[kingnut]

once those springs settle how much will they drop .10-.15"?

 

[Strpperpolef150]

Did you not install an adj panhard bar with the drop?

 

[Ordie]

Oh, and those bolts for the Strut to mount to the Spindle are supposed to be one time use.

 

[scott_0]

My local dealer said they have one set of these in stock they will let me have for $165.

not sure about the OP but I paid $180 for my K springs. that $165 is a great price!

 

[RMoore92]

If dealerships sell this the it would be pretty smart to call Steve and Toulsey, he should give a pretty sweet discount.

 

[Ordie]

not sure about the OP but I paid $180 for my K springs. that $165 is a great price!

50resto is $169.




I got lucky and got mine free... Won a $500 gift card from them at Mustang Week.

 

[Ray Lucca]

No Adj. Panhard Bar used, or needed???

 

[Ordie]

I know I need one my rear end shifted to the left just a tad. Going to order one this weekend.

 

[BlackMamba3]

He should install an adjustable panhard bar.

I'd also like to see an underhood picture with the plates installed.

 

[Scotty_5.0]

looks good. thinking about going with the same setup on mine.

 

[SicShelby09]

No Adj. Panhard Bar used, or needed???

I have the K springs and no its not needed, and I didnt use one. But if you want the rear to be correctly centered like it was oem, then yes you need one. Mine is visually off to the drivers side. And its noticeable. If you get a panhard bar, you need to make sure the adjuster is in the middle of the bar, skip the bar with the rod ends. The passenger side rod end is boxed in by the mount, and its virtually impossible to properly tighten it after its adjusted. I forget which brand one has the solid end mounts and has the adjuster in the middle of the bar, but thats the one you want. Trust me you will be smacking yourself if you get the other one. While you are at it, you might as well do the lower control arms too. Again, no relocation brackets needed. But if you get those too then they need to be welded on NO QUESTIONS. I have seen them shear off bolts at the track because they were not welded on along with being bolted.

Get this type....

NOT this one....

 

[scott_0]

If you get a panhard bar, you need to make sure the adjuster is in the middle of the bar, skip the bar with the rod ends. The passenger side rod end is boxed in by the mount, and its virtually impossible to properly tighten it after its adjusted.

agreed, I went with the BMR phb, its a quality piece that adjust very easily