Lowering the Rear of a 10 Taurus - Taurus Car Club of America : Ford Taurus Forum

Burns350R · 01-29-2012, 12:26 PM

Any body done it?

I think the rear of the car is far to high, and would look good with a 1-2"drop.

I hate to cut springs, is there another option?

Bigdogg2830 · 01-29-2012, 12:36 PM

the earlier gens all have saggy ass's because of the springs. my 07 is sagging almost 2in.
the way we used to lower is to heat up the springs and compress them. I still have the strut/spring compressor i used to use.
I havent looked at the rear setup for the 2010 but you might be able to cut the strut tab and lower it in knuckle. not sure if you can get 2in's though.

sheila · 01-29-2012, 01:14 PM

^+1. Search: strut tab mod.

crash712us · 01-29-2012, 01:46 PM

No go on the strut mod, there not coil overs. Springs sit on lower control arm. compressing and heating them is probably your best option, note you will have to have a alignment and my require cam bolts to get the camber back in spec.

Bigdogg2830 · 01-29-2012, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crash712us

No go on the strut mod, there not coil overs. Springs sit on lower control arm. compressing and heating them is probably your best option, note you will have to have a alignment and my require cam bolts to get the camber back in spec.

good info to know on how the rear is set up... if its an all wheel drive the angle shouldnt change with this mod... if its just front wheel drive then yes the camber will change

mjhpadi · 01-29-2012, 02:45 PM

Check out the Ecoboost Owners Forum.com. H&R Springs are the recommended way of lowering the new Taurus. On some it requires replacement of adjusting bolts to get within alignment specs, but the H&R's will give you the drop you are looking for and they get great reviews for improving ride and handling.

crash712us · 01-29-2012, 05:53 PM

correction on that url mark. ecoboostownerforums.com

Burns350R · 01-30-2012, 07:30 AM

Ya, im only wanting to lower the rear, not the whole car.

bpd1151 · 01-31-2012, 12:20 PM

As others have stated, pick up a set of lowering springs.

There are two mfg'ers out there that I am aware of that offer such a product for the 2010+ Taurus.

They are, H&R, and also Eibach.

Most of us have chosen to rock the H&R's as they provide a more substantial drop over the Eibach's.

Also, for those that have chosen to initially go with the Eibach's, and then for w/e reasons, decided to switch over to the H&R's, those owners have stated they've experienced a much better ride quality with the H&R's.

If you do decide to go this route, you may want to follow the link below for resolving any alignment issues experienced afterwards:

"How-To" Get Your Lowered SHO Back Into OEM Alignment Specs...

Best of luck

Got5onIt · 02-01-2012, 03:42 PM

Something that might be worth looking into is installing Eibachs just in the rear. When I did my install, I started in the rear and noticed the car was level with the new springs in the back. It might drop a little more after they settle but it was close to level, IMO.

01-29-2012, 12:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Burns350R Junior Member Member Number: 43018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2010 Taurus SEL Visit: My Garage Posts: 49 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	Lowering the Rear of a 10 Taurus Any body done it? I think the rear of the car is far to high, and would look good with a 1-2"drop. I hate to cut springs, is there another option?

01-29-2012, 12:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bigdogg2830 Devoted Member Member Number: 35327 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Motor city Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2007 sel Visit: My Garage Posts: 3,461 Trader Score: 2 reviews Rep Power: 8	the earlier gens all have saggy ass's because of the springs. my 07 is sagging almost 2in. the way we used to lower is to heat up the springs and compress them. I still have the strut/spring compressor i used to use. I havent looked at the rear setup for the 2010 but you might be able to cut the strut tab and lower it in knuckle. not sure if you can get 2in's though. __________________ Bill

01-29-2012, 02:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
mjhpadi Senior Member Member Number: 43818 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Central Pennsylvania Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2010 Taurus SHO Visit: My Garage Posts: 893 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 2	Check out the Ecoboost Owners Forum.com. H&R Springs are the recommended way of lowering the new Taurus. On some it requires replacement of adjusting bolts to get within alignment specs, but the H&R's will give you the drop you are looking for and they get great reviews for improving ride and handling. __________________ 2010 Ford Taurus SHO-Livernois 4+ Tune, Airaid CAI, Caliper Covers, Tinted Taillights, Tinted Headlights, LED Interior Lighting, LED Puddle Lamps and License Lights, SHO Hood Stripes, Rearranged Trunk Badging 2004 Ford Explorer Limited-Wife's Tow Vehicle 1999 Mercury Sable LS-Our "Beatermobile"

01-31-2012, 12:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
bpd1151 Member Member Number: 43942 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SHOcago 'burbs Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2010 Taurus SHO, 402B pkg, modified. Visit: My Garage Posts: 457 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 3	As others have stated, pick up a set of lowering springs. There are two mfg'ers out there that I am aware of that offer such a product for the 2010+ Taurus. They are, H&R, and also Eibach. Most of us have chosen to rock the H&R's as they provide a more substantial drop over the Eibach's. Also, for those that have chosen to initially go with the Eibach's, and then for w/e reasons, decided to switch over to the H&R's, those owners have stated they've experienced a much better ride quality with the H&R's. If you do decide to go this route, you may want to follow the link below for resolving any alignment issues experienced afterwards: "How-To" Get Your Lowered SHO Back Into OEM Alignment Specs... Best of luck __________________ Pictured above, my 2010 SHO, #690 of 1,064, too many mods too list.... 400AWHP/433AWTQ, best time so far 12.37 @ 111MPH.... JANUARY 2013 COTM WINNER

01-29-2012, 01:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
sheila Crazy Devoted Member Member Number: 10865 Join Date: Dec 2006 Visit: My Garage Posts: 8,850 Trader Score: 1 reviews Rep Power: 21	^+1. Search: strut tab mod.

01-29-2012, 01:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
crash712us Junior Member Member Number: 43813 Join Date: Nov 2011 Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2011 sho Visit: My Garage Posts: 80 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 2	No go on the strut mod, there not coil overs. Springs sit on lower control arm. compressing and heating them is probably your best option, note you will have to have a alignment and my require cam bolts to get the camber back in spec.

01-29-2012, 05:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
crash712us Junior Member Member Number: 43813 Join Date: Nov 2011 Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2011 sho Visit: My Garage Posts: 80 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 2	correction on that url mark. ecoboostownerforums.com

01-30-2012, 07:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
Burns350R Junior Member Member Number: 43018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2010 Taurus SEL Visit: My Garage Posts: 49 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	Ya, im only wanting to lower the rear, not the whole car.

02-01-2012, 03:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
Got5onIt Junior Member Member Number: 44077 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dallas/Ft.Worth Metroplex Chapter: Southern Drives: 2012 Silver SHO PP Visit: My Garage Posts: 73 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 2	Something that might be worth looking into is installing Eibachs just in the rear. When I did my install, I started in the rear and noticed the car was level with the new springs in the back. It might drop a little more after they settle but it was close to level, IMO.

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