Eibach Pro Kit Convertible Springs in my 86

[86GTConv]

Finally got the springs and poly isolators in. Eibach says 1.2" drop in front, 1.0" drop in back.

Before:



After:

[86GTConv]

Here's another photo:

[MY 85 GT]

Looks Nice Very low...looking... Love the color of the car also...

[86GTConv]

Looks Nice Very low...looking... Love the color of the car also...

Thanks! You're right, it's does look low. I think the shadows make it look lower then it really is. Here's a couple of pics that show the height a little better:

[danco86]

Looks great! I have the full Eibach pro kit and sway bars in boxes in the basement waiting for the car to come home from the body shop. Perfect stance!

[MY 85 GT]

Yes that does look better without the shadows...The stance is perfect...

[eeprete]

Yes that does look better without the shadows...The stance is perfect...

Looks great indeed!!

[86gtstang]

Looks great,mine is the same color with tan interior

[oldford_69]

I dropped my lower, had problems with tires rubbing, and I just didn't like the look either, so I got new shocks and put her back up, yours look nice do they rub the tires??

[escogt]

Looks real good Mike. I'm sure that you're happy with the new look/stance.

[86GTConv]

I dropped my lower, had problems with tires rubbing, and I just didn't like the look either, so I got new shocks and put her back up, yours look nice do they rub the tires??

I don't think they will rub...it looks to me like the right height. I like that the front sits slightly lower than the back. It just looks better to me. The first two pics make it look lower than it is, the two close up pics are a better view. I got springs which are designed specifically for the 83-93 V8 vert. Which springs did you put in yours? It's my understanding that convertibles will sit too low in the regular GT springs, but I really don't know...there are a bunch out there. Also, I think the sportlines sit lower than the pro kits.

[86GTConv]

Thanks for the complements guys! Yes, I'm very happy with look and ride. I went for a good drive on some twisty back roads and it does feel tighter with less body movement, but not any harsher. I was worried that it would feel less smooth, but I didn't notice any negative road feel even on rougher pavement. From what I have read, the progressive rate springs are designed to give that balance.

[K PONY]

Great improvement

[bkoons85gt]

Looks Great Mike

[homer302]

Thanks for the complements guys! Yes, I'm very happy with look and ride. I went for a good drive on some twisty back roads and it does feel tighter with less body movement, but not any harsher. I was worried that it would feel less smooth, but I didn't notice any negative road feel even on rougher pavement. From what I have read, the progressive rate springs are designed to give that balance.

Yep, that is correct. I went with the same springs (only the right ones for a coupe) on my Daily Driver. They are a lowering spring, not a handling or performance spring. They make no bones about it on their website. It's strictly to improve looks and nothing more and they fit that bill perfectly and are priced right! I love them. Car looks terrific. Love that color.

[oldford_69]

U did a good job on your ride, did ya find the build sheet, eibach springs too but didn't like em, and have u had to replace your elec. window motors yet? my left side rear motor has gone 2 the dark side, O Well S--t happens.

[86GTConv]

U did a good job on your ride, did ya find the build sheet, eibach springs too but didn't like em, and have u had to replace your elec. window motors yet? my left side rear motor has gone 2 the dark side, O Well S--t happens.

Thanks! Yeah, I've lost count, but I think I've replaced all the window motors over the years...lol.

Which springs did you get? If they were the same as mine, I'm surprised, because I just went for another nice drive today on the twisties and I think they're great...all around better.

I found the build sheet under the drivers seat when I replaced the carpet, but it was very britle and fell apart.

[quikstang2]

That's the stance these cars should have had from the factory. Makes the car look a whole lot cleaner.

[oldford_69]

Thanks! Yeah, I've lost count, but I think I've replaced all the window motors over the years...lol.

Which springs did you get? If they were the same as mine, I'm surprised, because I just went for another nice drive today on the twisties and I think they're great...all around better.

I found the build sheet under the drivers seat when I replaced the carpet, but it was very britle and fell apart.

Did ya do the window motors your self???? cause it doesn't look easy.

[Curtis]

I have the same springs on my vert and my drop was almost exactly as advertised. I think you will really like these springs. BTW, your car looks great.

[86GTConv]

Did ya do the window motors your self???? cause it doesn't look easy.

No, if I did I probably would remember better which were replaced...lol. I believe two were r&r back in the 90s...front right & back left. I actually have a maintenance log I kept up for the first 15 years or so.

[86GTConv]

I have the same springs on my vert and my drop was almost exactly as advertised. I think you will really like these springs. BTW, your car looks great.

Thanks. Yeah, I like the look and ride. I agree with what was said earlier, that Ford should have made it like this to begin with. I guess in the 80s a lot of cars had the SUV look.

[86GTConv]

Here are some more pics with the new springs:











Can you tell I like them?? LOL

[tORMENtOR]

Looks sharp