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 Post subject: Show Us Your Ride Height EF/EL
Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:55 pm 
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just thought it would be a good thread to see other people heights on there EF/EL

heres mine king springs superlows on koni reds all round

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i wanted to go lower in the back so cut two coils off but now its way to bouncey and only an inch lower so im looking for a some springs to back in the rear



post ur pics and spring/shocks combos

 

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 Post subject: Re: Show Us Your Ride Height EF/EL
Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 9:59 am 
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heres my el it has custom pedders sports ryder short shocks and springs.
its lower in the front.
from memory maybe 5 or 6cm lower ..but it was lowered from king lows so im not sure.
lowest point of the car is smack on 10cm.
best $ ive spent on the car yet

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Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 10:23 am 
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 Post subject: Re: Show Us Your Ride Height EF/EL
Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 8:28 pm 
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i wanted to go lower in the back so cut two coils off but now its way to bouncey and only an inch lower so im looking for a some springs to back in the rear


I had the same problem i cut two coils but it didnt go much lower and was very bumpy, so i repositioned the upper control arms (xr6's have extra holes, no drilling required :) ) then i fitted a set of shortened shockers (2 inches shorter) and then cut all bumper stops. this did wonders with ride height being low and the spring still having travel and not at all bumpy. some may debate thats its too low i say ther no such thing as too low :mrgreen:

first time i have uploaded a pic hopefully it works.

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 Post subject: Re: Show Us Your Ride Height EF/EL
Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 9:55 pm 
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ultralows with stock shocks. rides alright

 

 

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Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2010 8:42 pm 
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just low springs with monroe gt shocks
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 Post subject: Re: Show Us Your Ride Height EF/EL
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2010 11:25 pm 
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ultra low king springs in the front, compressed rear leaf's with 3" blocks, modified bump stops.....

 

 

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Posted: Sun Nov 28, 2010 9:34 am 
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king spring ultra lows and pedders sports ryder short stroke shocks with 18s

 

 

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 Post subject: Re: Show Us Your Ride Height EF/EL
Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2013 12:45 pm 
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bump guys.

 

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 Post subject: Re: Show Us Your Ride Height EF/EL
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 3:16 pm 
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anyone know if adjustable susspension is available for fairlane's/ltd's? I know there are coil overs from xyz, oz and bc for falcons but is there any problems fitting these to fairlane's/ltd's?? Mine is a 5.0L DF
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 Post subject: Re: Show Us Your Ride Height EF/EL
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 3:39 pm 
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KingSprings Low and Koni Yellow adjustable shocks all round. The rear does sit lower than it should, probably because of the extended shock tower and custom boot install. I had issues with clearances in the rear when fully laden, definitely not road worthy.

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 Post subject: Re: Show Us Your Ride Height EF/EL
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 3:57 pm 
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looks nice. about the ride height im after. ply-boi's combo is probably what im going to go for. I like the look of them when the front is slightly lower. Im asuming the height isnt adjustable with the 'Koni Yellow adjustable shocks'??
heres mine at the moment.. could be mistaken for a 4x4..

 

 

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 Post subject: Re: Show Us Your Ride Height EF/EL
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 4:09 pm 
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looks nice. about the ride height im after. ply-boi's combo is probably what im going to go for. I like the look of them when the front is slightly lower. Im asuming the height isnt adjustable with the 'Koni Yellow adjustable shocks'??
heres mine at the moment.. could be mistaken for a 4x4..


That is sitting rather high...that's definitely not stock ride height. The EF/EL naturally have the front lower than the rear, so if you plan on lowering it, get the same ride height springs all round and it should be slightly angled forward.

Also you are correct regarding the Koni Yellow adjustables. They are only for dampening changes.

I am pretty sure the suspension is the same for Fairlane and Falcons. So if you can find coil overs for a Falcon, they would fit a Fairlane. I'm not 100% sure though, might need to check with others or call up suspension specialist.

 

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 Post subject: Re: Show Us Your Ride Height EF/EL
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 4:28 pm 
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looks nice. about the ride height im after. ply-boi's combo is probably what im going to go for. I like the look of them when the front is slightly lower. Im asuming the height isnt adjustable with the 'Koni Yellow adjustable shocks'??
heres mine at the moment.. could be mistaken for a 4x4..


That is sitting rather high...that's definitely not stock ride height. The EF/EL naturally have the front lower than the rear, so if you plan on lowering it, get the same ride height springs all round and it should be slightly angled forward.

Also you are correct regarding the Koni Yellow adjustables. They are only for dampening changes.

I am pretty sure the suspension is the same for Fairlane and Falcons. So if you can find coil overs for a Falcon, they would fit a Fairlane. I'm not 100% sure though, might need to check with others or call up suspension specialist.



Thanks. The reason its sitting so high is because the engine is out. Pretty sure its all standard at the moment. I'll have a chat to the local suspension guys and hope they can help. I'll post when i find out.
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 Post subject: Re: Show Us Your Ride Height EF/EL
Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 9:03 am 
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Chur fordmods. Is it possible if I chucked ultralows on with standard shocks onto my EL XR? & how will it ride on standard shocks? Cheers
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