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Old 12-21-2022, 01:44 PM
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Default Adding Coil Spacers to VAP springs

I just finished installing the VAP lowering springs on my 16 FTR. Seems that the front dropped more than the rear and the car has a raked look to it. Has anyone tried using spacers either above the spring isolator or below the spring? This car is also my daily driver so I would rather raise the front than go with a lower set of springs that have an even stance like H&Rs. There are a few spacers options I found on jegs.com but there are no measurements so I might have to order a few to determine which ones fit best. I am only looking to raise the front around 10mm.





 
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Old 12-21-2022, 02:33 PM
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Can't help answer your question but remember that the engine is sitting on the front springs and there's not much weight in the back. Sit in the car and have someone take a picture, I bet they even out.....or will after they settle.
 

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KW height adjustable springs would allow you to dial in the drop you want at each corner. Much more custom than just a spring swap.
 
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Before you added the VAPS was the gap the same all the way around? I swapped for KW adjustables that allow for different drops on all 4 corners.
 
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Can't help answer your question but remember that the engine is sitting on the front springs and there's not much weight in the back.
I thought the F-Type had pretty much a 50/50 front/rear balance?
 
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I thought the F-Type had pretty much a 50/50 front/rear balance?
My 2015 did. My 2023 did not. The front gap was about .5 inch lower than the rear on my 2023. And my left front was a tad lower than my right front.
 
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