Will my struts fit?

[Beegle]

My '89 was lowered before I bought it (i think maybe two inches) and I am about to put some new struts on the front, but I'm not sure if the factory size struts will still fit on it since it's been lowered. Will they be too big, or do the struts have nothing to do with lowering the car?

[HiFlow5 0]

When cars are lowered they are typically done though different rate coil springs. The struts will have nothing to do with it. But depending on the amount it has been lowered, you may have to buy after-market caster/camber plates to ensure proper front end alignment.

[john67]

A possible low buck alternative to the caster camber plates is slotting out the mounting holes on the strut where it bolts to the spindle. A guy at a alignment shop in my area told me about this. Don't know what the limits of adjustment are with this method.

[GTStang]

Slotting those spindles sounds like a lot of work and an innacurate sciences to me. As far as the drop I would get aftermarket stiffer shocks with drops springs to balance the ride out. But the shocks have nothing to do with your ride hieght that's all the springs like HiFlow said.

[john67]

GTStang, not the spindle, slot the holes in the strut. Actually I think they're slotted some already. You're right, its a trial and error thing but like I said, its a lowbuck alternative. Plus, it was the alignment guy's suggestion, so it must not be too big a deal.

[HiFlow5 0]

Originally Posted by john67

GTStang, not the spindle, slot the holes in the strut. Actually I think they're slotted some already. You're right, its a trial and error thing but like I said, its a lowbuck alternative. Plus, it was the alignment guy's suggestion, so it must not be too big a deal.

That will give you some adjustment down at the base of the struts, but what about the top? How are you going to correct the angle of the strut to accommodate the lower stance of the car?

[john67]

HiFlow5 0, I'm not a alignment guy and never claimed to be. If the car NEEDS the caster camber plates, Beegle should go for it. But I would let the alignment shop determine that.

[FoxGranadaChuck]

Whether or not you go with the caster/camber plates (I would do so!), I would upgrade to '90-93 tie rod ends.
Maximum Motorsports recommends these to reduce bump-steer when Mustangs are lowered to this extent.

[Beegle]

Thanks everyone. Your input really helped. I'll see what I can do.

[FoxGranadaChuck]

You're more than welcome!!!