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Mustang Coilovers

Why do it

Tools you'll need

• Jack and 4 jack stands
• Socket set
• Torque wrench
• Penetrating oil
• Coilover wrenches (usually included)
• Jack and 4 jack stands
• Socket set
• Torque wrench
• Penetrating oil
• Coilover wrenches (usually included)

Starting out? See our budget tool list.

Parts to buy

• SR Performance V2 coil-over kit 389002 (05-14) For the S197.Fits 2005–2014 · gt3, v6b, gt50, v6c
• SR Performance coil-over kit 393986 (15-26 w/o MagneRide) Not for MagneRide.Fits 2015–2023 · gt15, gt18, eco, v6c

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Steps

1. Remove the front

   • Take off the front suspension.
   ▶ Watch this step (BC on an S197) (1:02–4:01)

2. Assemble

   • Prepare the coilovers.
   ▶ Watch this step (4:01–6:46)

3. Fit the front

   • Fit the front coilover.
   ▶ Watch this step (6:46–8:03)

4. Swap the rear

   • Swap the rear.
   ▶ Watch this step (8:03–10:07)

5. Set the rear

   • Set the preload and height.
   ▶ Watch this step (10:07–14:07)

6. Remove the front

   • Take off the front suspension.
   ▶ Watch this step (SR on a 15-19) (3:35–8:23)

7. Fit the front

   • Fit the front coilover.
   ▶ Watch this step (8:23–13:16)

8. Put it back

   • Reassemble the front.
   ▶ Watch this step (13:16–14:21)

9. Remove the rear

   • Take off the rear.
   ▶ Watch this step (14:21–17:55)

10. Fit the rear

    • Fit the rear coilover.
    ▶ Watch this step (17:55–24:17)

How to know it worked

• Car sits level at your height.
• No clunks or rubbing.
• Steering is straight after the alignment.
• Car sits level at your height.
• No clunks or rubbing.
• Steering is straight after the alignment.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.