Raising up the back end a bit

[Bryantbjb12]

I really like the raised up back end look. I was hoping not to lower the front end to make it look like the back end is raised. Any other options out there? Thanks.

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[Jo3f1sh]

I prefer a little rake myself, but I also wanted it lower, so I went with BMR springs which give an even drop, and then installed Steeda spring spacers in the rear.

https://www.steeda.com/steeda-s550-mustang-billet-rear-spring-spacer-3-8-inch-555-8250.html

 

[BmacIL]

Spring spacers work well, but remember that they raise the car approximately double the thickness of the spacer.

 

[Roadway 5.0]

I use a Steeda 1/4” rear spring spacer with my Ultralites, and Like Bmac said you’ll go up twice the size of your spacer. My back end went up 1/2”:

 

[Bryantbjb12]

Thank you! Great info.

 

[Andy13186]

Another option is just getting larger rear tires, like 315 35 20's 28+ inch tall tires maybe 28.5 inchers. Thats the best way IMO but that may not work if you are lowered.

 

[Jo3f1sh]

This is mine with Steeda 3/8" rear spacers.

 

[Bryantbjb12]

This is mine with Steeda 3/8" rear spacers.

awesome - thanks for the pics

 

[Andy13186]

Stock pp1 suspension with 315 35 20's on replica pp1 wheels and the oem pp1 fronts

Stock pp1 suspension with 325 45 17's and oem pp1 fronts :

 

[Bryantbjb12]

Thanks. 3/8th spacers ordered. How long should it take a mechanic to install? Having work done at the dealership and they really don’t know because they have not done this before.

 

[Bryantbjb12]

Anyone?

 

[Jo3f1sh]

It's basically a rear spring install. They should have that procedure in the workshop manual. Instead of fully removing the spring, they're just adding a spacer on top of it. It might be a little difficult with stock springs, since they will be taller than lowering springs. There might not be very much room to maneuver in the spacer without completely dropping the rear cradle and they may need spring compressors. With my BMR springs, I was able to drop each side by itself low enough to fit in the spacer. My only hiccup was needing to also undo the rear muffler hangers in order let the cradle droop enough, but that wasn't a big deal.

But just for reference, I'm fairly mechanically inclined, and I did it in about an hour and a half taking my time on jack stands in my garage.

 

[Roadway 5.0]

Seems like a two piece spring spacer that can be securely mated would be a great product.

 

[Bryantbjb12]

It's basically a rear spring install. They should have that procedure in the workshop manual. Instead of fully removing the spring, they're just adding a spacer on top of it. It might be a little difficult with stock springs, since they will be taller than lowering springs. There might not be very much room to maneuver in the spacer without completely dropping the rear cradle and they may need spring compressors. With my BMR springs, I was able to drop each side by itself low enough to fit in the spacer. My only hiccup was needing to also undo the rear muffler hangers in order let the cradle droop enough, but that wasn't a big deal.

But just for reference, I'm fairly mechanically inclined, and I did it in about an hour and a half taking my time on jack stands in my garage.

thanks!

 

[Andy13186]

On my lowered 2011 mustang gt I got some 315 35 20s and they were rubbing so I just ran the OEM springs in the rear with 1 inch lowering springs in the front (koni sport dampers all around), I liked that look and it seemed to handle great.

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