I'm putting H&R springs on my PI. I got one of the fronts done, but even with the hat tightened down all the way I can still move the spring around by hand. It isn't super loose, but I can spin it with the suspension fully extended. I'm assuming this isn't normal, but I have just as many threads showing on the top nut as the other side with the factory spring. The size difference between old and new is massive with them out of the car. Are the factory PI struts longer than a SHO strut or something?
HELP with H&R install on PI
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The PI and SHO should have the same suspension component's same IIRC!
R U also installing new struts/shocks ? Z
Once done on a level surface loosen the strut bar and then retighten so there isn't any weird stress on the frame/body.
Here are a couple PDF below.
Front Springs
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8JUL90DXgdiUHN5bXdBanJjNWpuby1UV2Q0N0o3OUQtZmJN/view?usp=sharing
Rear Springs
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tgNQ2sqVEqDm2LwG1TVtPvYDYCSC72D1/view?usp=sharing
R U also installing new struts/shocks ? Z
Once done on a level surface loosen the strut bar and then retighten so there isn't any weird stress on the frame/body.
Here are a couple PDF below.
Front Springs
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8JUL90DXgdiUHN5bXdBanJjNWpuby1UV2Q0N0o3OUQtZmJN/view?usp=sharing
Rear Springs
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tgNQ2sqVEqDm2LwG1TVtPvYDYCSC72D1/view?usp=sharing
I changed the struts and shocks a few months ago. So reusing the ones I have. They aren't Motorcraft shocks and struts though. Rockauto shows the same PN for PI and SHO struts. The spring doesn't move up and down, just able to twist it by hand with no weight on it. I didn't have to compress the H&R to get the hat on either.
StinkinLinkin13
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5ohSHO said:
Completely normal. Set it in the pocket and you're good to go. Just did mine a month or so ago. No problems. The weight of the car keeps them in place.
StinkinLinkin13
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Rock and roll... 
StinkinLinkin13
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No problem... Don't forget you'll need these cam bolts to get your rear camber tweaked out.... Front should be ok or close enough. Rear goes negative quite a bit tho.
https://www.amazon.com/Specialty-Products-84130-LINCOLN-CAMBER/dp/B01IPLDDGS
https://www.amazon.com/Specialty-Products-84130-LINCOLN-CAMBER/dp/B01IPLDDGS
StinkinLinkin13
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Nice. Where did you find this kit?
StinkinLinkin13
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Haha... It's worth it if you ask this guy. It really doesn't seem all that low to me. I think its the ride height the car should have been stock. When I load up the fam tho I set suspension to comfort and mostly only have issues with some of the more insane speed bumps in the city and parking lots.. otherwise no complaints.
