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How To Lower Your Car On A Budget | BA-BF Falcon
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Күн бұрынToday we show how to lower your BA or BF Falcon on a budget by lowering my BA XR6.
We cover how to change the springs and shocks in both the front and rear, but this could also be used if fitting coilovers, as well as changing over the rear bump stops.
Plenty more to come on this BA Falcon including performance upgrades and a good tidy up as well as loads of other projects from the garage.
Hope this helps, thanks for watching and please consider subscribing for more if you enjoyed.
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Springs: Front are Kings KFFL-57SL and Rear KFRL-68SSL (ebay.us/FXsgur and ebay.us/WR1RFk)
Front Shocks: Monroe GT Sport 35-0572 (ebay.us/mcL7ul)
Rear Shocks: KYB 345045 (ebay.us/aCDJnn)
Rear Bump Stop: Whiteline W92901 (ebay.us/pyxEbY)
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NOTE: As always be careful when completing any work on your car, and if you have any doubts refer to a workshop manual or experts - we are not experts!
@BrowneysGarage 4 жыл бұрын
Were second hand springs a good budget option or should we have gone straight for the grinder instead?! Hope you enjoy and thanks for watching.
@nepntzerZer Жыл бұрын
I watched this while eating last night's take away curry leftovers. Now I can't stop farting.
@sunnybhardwaj5762 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks heaps for the video mate. Picked up fronts complete & rear ssl springs for 250 borrowed tools form neighbor 😜 spent pretty much whole Sunday, left with sore body but job done. Looks amazing and drives really well less side sway. Never thought I'd be that cheap but just efforts. Thanks Another subscriber.
@BrowneysGarage 4 жыл бұрын
@sunny Bhardwaj Legend, thanks Sunny. Sounds like a damn good score there mate, and trust me it always takes a lot longer than you think!
@jakethefish3617 4 жыл бұрын
i have ssl front and sssl rear looks mint and still legal
@BrowneysGarage 4 жыл бұрын
@jake the fish Nice, would look great 👍
@change_your_oil_regularly4287 3 жыл бұрын
Put Kings and Monroes in my VX SS S2 way back in 2004. They were great shocks for the price.
@BrowneysGarage 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate and agree, I've been quite happy with them too so far.
@jamesmcgrath6938 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the wonderful video Browney, others did videos but didn’t explain anything about loosing the upper control arm and shock. The top of the shock worked well for me in the end. Thanks again mate 👍
@anikelly264 3 жыл бұрын
All i can say man is please keep up the Ford Barra work!!! 🙏🙏
@BrowneysGarage 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. I'm working on it, plenty coming 👍
@sinistafkr 3 жыл бұрын
love my ba xr6 and you have made me love my car even more cob
@BrowneysGarage 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, they're a lot of car for the money. Hope you enjoy it and thanks mate 👍
@gore1978 4 жыл бұрын
oh god brorowney, where did you manage to find such horrible wedges from. hahaha made my day
@BrowneysGarage 4 жыл бұрын
Wherever they're from they're going back there, those things are not comfortable at all! Thanks heaps for watching mate, glad you enjoyed.
@gore1978 4 жыл бұрын
@@BrowneysGarage I always love watching vid's about the good old ba/bf and territory to see what others are doing in modding and repairing
@smithy2 4 жыл бұрын
Man i really want to lower the altitude of my xr8 but worried my 20s will scrub, this looked so straight forward too
@smithy2 3 жыл бұрын
@Benson Hedges haha this is true, but the 20s just look so good, also got a great tip from another youtube channel about clearance
@spivkovic2688 2 жыл бұрын
Get coil overs, there adjustable, not that expensive and way easier to install
@smithy2 2 жыл бұрын
@@spivkovic2688 I've got a Ute so rear is leaf spring, it's an all or nothing job unfortunately
@spivkovic2688 2 жыл бұрын
@@smithy2 ahhh dam
@JohnDoe-tn3tx 3 жыл бұрын
Tip for bump stop jack up the rear of the car and then use a second jack to push the IRS arm into the bump stop that’s how I got my superpro bump stops on
@BrowneysGarage 3 жыл бұрын
Good thinking if doing springs at the same time so the upper arm can do it... if when spring in though I don't envy your passengers!
@MrRobroxnz 2 жыл бұрын
To get those bump stops on I think I used the weight of the car to push on. Lowered the car down on to push on
@HappyYodeler4 2 жыл бұрын
With the aftermarket bump stops, I used the boot jack to push them on
@BrowneysGarage 2 жыл бұрын
Great idea, I'm a bit of a pyro so turn to heat more than I should sometimes! 😂
@HappyYodeler4 2 жыл бұрын
@@BrowneysGarage I’m definitely guilty of that as well!
@Warku285 2 жыл бұрын
Bit of grease and they push straight on by hand
@gizmodobaggins7040 4 жыл бұрын
You make me love my bf falcon (LPG)
@mvb88 Жыл бұрын
Only just gotten into doing up my 03 ba xr6. 3rd video in and love the channel already
@JohnDoe-tn3tx 3 жыл бұрын
This is a really useful video thanks!
@richardgilmore2277 Жыл бұрын
Love your content man. Just bought a ba mk2 fairlane Gaia (6)
@Stoneyfob46Origional 4 жыл бұрын
Watching this video then seeing that ancient servo from up the street was like woah
@BrowneysGarage 4 жыл бұрын
@Stoneyfob46 That would be weird 😂, thanks for watching mate.
@bigpapa2892 4 жыл бұрын
Should’ve chop the stockies & used them wedges as your bump stops 😂👌🏼
@BrowneysGarage 4 жыл бұрын
Oooo there’s an idea for a future video! 👍😂
@stevejohnstone5163 4 жыл бұрын
You have a bent sway bar link on the front! Also if you mark the strut hat before you remove them makes it easy to reassemble first go when put the strut back in the car
@BrowneysGarage 4 жыл бұрын
Legend, thanks mate and good spot. I actually have a set of those sway bar links on their way out now, only noticed recently. Thanks for watching 👍
@stevejohnstone5163 4 жыл бұрын
Browney's Garage No problem, i’ve done so many of these cars I see when somethings up, good vids for the guys out there learning, I like to watch how others do repairs as it’s interesting to see different perspectives.
@chrisyoung2363 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the videos. Helped me heaps 😄
@pauls3585 3 жыл бұрын
Dude, how tall are you !!!! Great video too.
@BrowneysGarage 3 жыл бұрын
Too tall, about 6'6 and it can be a real pain! 🤣 Thanks mate
@pauls3585 3 жыл бұрын
Don't complain - I'm 5'4" and hate being short
@BrowneysGarage 3 жыл бұрын
@@pauls3585 You're right I shouldn't. Funny how often everyone wants what they don't have hey? Both ends of the spectrum have there advantages, if you've ever flown as a tall guy who doesn't want to pay for extra leg room you'll know what I mean!
@boss290bafalcon 4 жыл бұрын
Love your videos.. thank you
@WorksOnMyComputer 4 жыл бұрын
Coming next on Browney's Garage. How to raise your new car that the previous owner lowered.
@BrowneysGarage 4 жыл бұрын
@Daniel Dacey Why would you do something horrible like that!?
@Tommyblueeyes 4 жыл бұрын
Ebay right now ssl's front and back with GT monroe shocks for 780 dollars brand new
@BrowneysGarage 4 жыл бұрын
@Tommy Orr Jr Not bad at all, nice.
@Tommyblueeyes 4 жыл бұрын
@@BrowneysGarage still expensive lol lol
@BrowneysGarage 4 жыл бұрын
@@Tommyblueeyes Yep, sucks but that's cars!
@catchtheaman 4 ай бұрын
complete sets now are close to a grand
@jacobstrohfeld2084 4 жыл бұрын
I love my 2002 ba falcon
@zaccaria9769 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video mate👍I got lowered springs on the back of my XT and the springs always pop out of place every time I Jack it up.Got myself a nice stick in my boot to bash the springs back into place.
@jimmydcricket5893 2 жыл бұрын
Need lowered shocks then.
@s4ss.m8 2 жыл бұрын
I've got choppies and have the same problem
@zaccaria9769 2 жыл бұрын
@@s4ss.m8 My falcon and my choppies are no more,Got taken out by a truck.
@rc70ys Жыл бұрын
That’s a good sensible height.
@jaydenimms6537 4 жыл бұрын
Makita specials 😂
@nurullah5845 4 жыл бұрын
When are you going to lower your ve commodore? I did my ve commodore drop it 2 inches all-around looks good and handles hips better than before and it was not that hard to do.
@BrowneysGarage 4 жыл бұрын
Commodore is staying pretty stock, at least for now. Money and time are stretched working on just one project car!
@elchappy2105 4 жыл бұрын
Is lowering a fairlane the same process? Im new to fords
@BrowneysGarage 4 жыл бұрын
@El Chappy Hey mate, assuming BA/BF? haven't done one personally but everything I can see lists the same part number so should be same same 👍
@willfiles8561 3 жыл бұрын
surely do a video on how to remove the rear cv axles on irs with handbrake drum
@willfiles8561 3 жыл бұрын
(falcon xr6 sedan)
@jakoblee3244 4 жыл бұрын
Whats the clearence like under the car with the sway bar links so far bellow the chassis, dont really wanna get defects
@BrowneysGarage 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Jakob. As you’d know clearance even at the stock height for the XR’s isn’t great, even at the front bumper, despite them not looking very low. I haven’t measured it but I’d say it could very possibly give you some troubles sorry.
@ooohry 4 жыл бұрын
nice car, have the same color on my xr6. can you give any advice about how to safely compress the springs? everywhere i read says the ba springs are bastards, not sure if i can trust a spring compressor from autobarn or something.
@BrowneysGarage 4 жыл бұрын
@ooohry Thanks mate. Going off memory here but as I recall they actually weren’t under a great deal of tension when assembled and I felt quite comfortable doing it. Certainly can’t guarantee it but I used eBay spec compressors and as long as you take some care I’d imagine you’d be fine, I’m a hack and I survived! Good luck mate 👍
@russelblackwell6041 3 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks do you have any experience knowledge on lowering a nl fairlane 4.0 with self adjusting rear suspension not too low I've got various rear shocks monro sports and comfort then what king spring set up I'm running DJR 15" rims
@BrowneysGarage 3 жыл бұрын
Damn you've been busy bingeing a few of these eps, thanks for watching mate... but also sorry you have put up with so much of my head! I don't have any experience with that specifically but from what I've seen the first step is generally to put the SLS suspension in the bin and go from there. I think Kings super low all round was a pretty common setup in these models but really depends what ride comfort your after, look you want etc. Best to hunt around forums for pics of a ride height you like and go at it that way, installing it yourself will probably be a touch easier than the BA too with the solid rear.
@mhc_gogetaz7502 Ай бұрын
Please can you tell me what colour green is this??? I need to repaint my car bumper but don’t know the code
@thecatchtherelease8982 3 жыл бұрын
My front of the car is factory I believe and it just scraps over the gutters. I don’t want to lower the front but I wanna drop the ass down a bit any suggestions?
@BrowneysGarage 3 жыл бұрын
Not unusual, especially the XR's front bar is quite low factory. If you're currently XR height maybe try SL in the rear? Or is stock falcon height could try XR/L springs in the rear. That or avoid gutters/kerbs? Had to be said 🤣
@thecatchtherelease8982 3 жыл бұрын
@@BrowneysGarage hahaha wished bro but there are every in the car parks haha, but yeah mate stock xr6 high
@Taran_Singh 4 жыл бұрын
HI MATE.. THANKS FOR THE video really gained some knowledge here... I am Planning to get SSSL on my 2013 FG FALCON XT ECOLPI .. Should I go with SSL or SSSL on front and SSSL on rear. And Do I need to replace shocks as well?
@BrowneysGarage 4 жыл бұрын
@Taranjeet Singh Thanks mate. Do your research on forums/groups as to what you'd prefer but if it were me I wouldn't be running standard shocks with SSSL, I'd be getting something to suit the lower spring.
@johnharding5054 2 жыл бұрын
Did you have too put any adjustable camber arms in to help with tyre wear ?
@acemccool 2 жыл бұрын
Can someone please tell me if I can put the lowering block kits on the rear of my wagon with stock springs and shocks to lower it 25 mm ??? I’m New to fords. Old metal bumper commodores are my go. Thanks👌🏻
@jasonedwards5673 4 жыл бұрын
Hey im having trouble getting the nut off to drop the sway bar.what did you use it spanner/ratchet etc
@BrowneysGarage 4 жыл бұрын
@Jason Edwards having trouble because it’s ceased and won’t turn or it’s turning the whole sway bar pin? Can’t remember spanner or ratchet but shouldn’t matter, if it’s turning the whole pin though you’ll need to use a second spanner on a flat section or vice grips if nothing will fit to hold it. And make sure to use penetrating oil, hope that helps 👍
@jasonedwards5673 4 жыл бұрын
@@BrowneysGarage thanks loving the videos aswell I've managed to fix my bumper sag and tinker with other things and with abit of luck I should have a sacked ba by the end of the day haha cheers from across the ditch 🤙🏽
@tamekoroheke2668 4 жыл бұрын
Cutting springs is on a budget do i need shocks or can i use just the springs
@xeftones 4 жыл бұрын
Should have just taken the springs out all together. #rollinOnbumps
@BrowneysGarage 4 жыл бұрын
@abbreviation of time Now that’s how to lower on a budget! Bump stops or if you really want to be safe put a couple of hockey pucks in as well. 😂
@philipteaka3247 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve got SSL fronts and SSSL Rear King springs I’ve only installed the rears at the moment haven’t done the fronts yet but what’s the ride like for you is it more bouncer? Mine might just be bouncing due to the fronts still having stock setup in until I change it over to double SSL’s ?
@BrowneysGarage 4 жыл бұрын
@Philip Teaka Height can effect it but fairly certain bouncy ride is normally associated more with shock absorbers being worn out or not suited to the ride height. In saying that though I'm far from an expert. I'd definitely say the ride with the setup I have is firmer but not bouncy at all really. Good luck mate, should look great with that combo!
@waynejohnson9705 2 жыл бұрын
Hey bro does lowering it in the back wreck your diff?
@harrisontaylor8282 3 жыл бұрын
Did you use shortened Shocks in the back? Or just upgraded standard hight ones??
@BrowneysGarage 3 жыл бұрын
Just stock replacement standard height ones I believe they are. Part numbers in the description, seems to ride ok on this. It does have shortened shocks in the front though.
@whoschinaman2200 4 жыл бұрын
would these fit on an au?
@brockmacckie9905 3 жыл бұрын
Thx im hoping soon lowering my ba giha same springs as urs is urs 19z rims
@BrowneysGarage 3 жыл бұрын
Nice. No they're 18" wheels on this 👍
@nzti325 5 ай бұрын
Where did you get the rear wing from?
@tubes-lut 4 жыл бұрын
How much lower is xr6 from xt?
@BrowneysGarage 4 жыл бұрын
@Mister Man I believe around 20-30mm.
@tubes-lut 4 жыл бұрын
@@BrowneysGarage thanks. I have purchased a car with raised lovell springs on the front, must be for towing. I am getting a set of xr springs so may lose 40-50mm total.
@BrowneysGarage 4 жыл бұрын
@Mister Man Nice, should make a pretty noticeable difference mate. Hope you enjoy the new ride.
@shanelennie2280 2 жыл бұрын
Hi mate I followed your instruction video and now my car is not moving and the diff is grinding out
@Jacob-qj5cf 2 жыл бұрын
I did this today and the same thing happened to me. Did you find anyway to fix this
@jimmydcricket5893 2 жыл бұрын
Why would you go second hand, spend around $1600 an get some adjustable pedders extreme coil overs or something similar.
@lobsterwhisperer7932 3 жыл бұрын
Has anyone done a leaf spring mod on a BA sedan? the current set-up is too complicated and has bushes in the hundreds.
@BrowneysGarage 3 жыл бұрын
🤣 Can’t imagine anyone has, but if you’re going to do it why not over do it - www.mcdonaldbrosracing.com.au/falcon-ba-fg-ford-4-link-kit
@Getsum-ii Жыл бұрын
Well, seems to be I need new sway bar links, bastards wont come out 😭😭😂😂 another 3 day misson
@taylor22993 4 жыл бұрын
Hey browney are these P plate legal
@BrowneysGarage 4 жыл бұрын
@Taylor atkinson Hey mate, as far as I know P plate laws don’t say anything about lowering but it’s been a long time since I’ve had to worry about that!
@RamzEze 4 жыл бұрын
How the hell did you not have to compress the rears? I had the worst time doing the rears.
@BrowneysGarage 4 жыл бұрын
@Benjamin James With standard height Springs or XR/lower? As long as it comes down enough to work out of the top locator part I haven't had much trouble doing these cars - which is weird cause I normally do find something that holds me up or needs repairing as well when doing these jobs!
@RamzEze 4 жыл бұрын
@@BrowneysGarage standard height. Just did my springs and one rear took me over an hour. Had to compress the spring and then awkwardly remove the clamps 1/8 turn at a time once I had it in.
@BrowneysGarage 4 жыл бұрын
@Benjamin James I might have got lucky then, guess the XR height springs gave just enough room not to have to. If it helps I lost something like 30 mins on the spring compressors too but that was trying to get the front shock and spring assembly line up to bolt in!
@RamzEze 4 жыл бұрын
@@BrowneysGarage maaate! Took off the sway bar completely and it was in and out with no hassle! Just did my drivers rear 👌🏼
@iamasmurf1122 4 жыл бұрын
Easiest way to do rear springs is unbolt the rear gas strut I thought this was obvious to people
@Jaybutler95 3 жыл бұрын
Hey mate, how hard is it to put an aftermarket garret turbo kit into these NA xr6s?
@BrowneysGarage 3 жыл бұрын
Not terribly difficult if you reuse factory turbo gear and have reasonable power goals. We'll be doing just that after our NA Performance Mods series and there's other videos of people doing similar out there as well.
@jackfilliponi4980 2 жыл бұрын
yo man I’m late on this haha but what is that spoiler/wing called?
@BrowneysGarage 2 жыл бұрын
DJR style spoiler - ebay.to/31iHqss
@tonylane2742 3 жыл бұрын
Hey mate is this set-up legal
@blaxie9116 3 жыл бұрын
What is the little wing on the back of the falcon
@BrowneysGarage 3 жыл бұрын
DJR style spoiler 👍
@blaxie9116 3 жыл бұрын
@@BrowneysGarage shot thank you
@rickman2267 Жыл бұрын
Great vid, but the shoe was hidious looking!
@riderbronz4881 4 жыл бұрын
Still expensive haha
@BrowneysGarage 4 жыл бұрын
I was a little disappointed when I totalled it all up too, probably why I normally try to avoid it! Lucky I had most of it already. Beats coilovers at least, especially if you only go for second hand springs. Thanks for watching mate.
@riderbronz4881 4 жыл бұрын
@@BrowneysGarage nice find tho usually second hand are still expensive, freaking got a good deal on that package. Thanks for video definitely going with the ride height you've chosen .
@BrowneysGarage 4 жыл бұрын
You're right, they can definitely be hard to come by at a decent price at the moment. Very happy with how it has come out an the ride I have now, definitely recommend the combo/height. Thanks again mate 👍
@genethompson5285 3 жыл бұрын
Churr the bro
@halfhalf9006 Жыл бұрын
i prefer to leave cars height as it is but each to there own liking
@ronaldwaterhouse2926 4 жыл бұрын
lowed cars are nothing but trouble.
@BrowneysGarage 4 жыл бұрын
@Ronald Waterhouse Each to their own I guess, would be boring if we all did the same thing - it's like it's a stance car or something! Thanks for watching mate
@grahamowen1570 3 жыл бұрын
mate,if it's got tits or tires,it's trouble
@diggerau698 2 жыл бұрын
@@grahamowen1570 get a horse, lmao
@lrg1r677 3 жыл бұрын
or you could just cut them for free
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