2011 SHO With PP,..Rear Is Lower ?

[SharpSHO11]

Trying to find out if my 2011 SHO with the Power Package should be sitting lower in the back, because mine definitely does! I recently parked next to a few SHO's (2010 / 2012) and mine sits considerably lower in the back. I recently bought mine used with 37K on it and am starting to wonder if someone lowered the back end, or is it due to the P.P.??? I didn't think having the P.P. had any effect on ride height.

 

[Orguss]

I don't think the springs that come in the 13+ PP SHOs came on the earlier versions. The newer springs are much stiffer, thus leading to the rake.

 

[SharpSHO11]

Thanks for the info. Orguss. I looked under it yesterday and it appears totally untouched, I've done some research on the internet looking at a large amount of pictures of 2010's thru 2012's and there are some factory pics. that look like they have been lowered in the back as mine does,..so I am really confused. I like the way it looks though.

 

[Orguss]

Perhaps a previous owner kept the rear loaded, perhaps with a sound system?

 

[OmaHahn]

I don't think the springs that come in the 13+ PP SHOs came on the earlier versions. The newer springs are much stiffer, thus leading to the rake.

I think you have this backwards. The "Rake," look is higher in the back and lower in the front like my 2014 SHO sits. I love the look (except it's a little too high in the back, needs some H&R Springs to bring the front & back down equally) - but the look is cool because it looks like a predator about to pounce on its prey! If the car is lower in the BACK - something is wrong.

 

[Orguss]

How is what I said backward? He's got a 2011.

 

[OmaHahn]

How is what I said backward? He's got a 2011.

Never mind I read your post wrong.

 

[SharpSHO11]

My 2011 SHO doesn't sit lower then the front,..it just sits considerably lower in the back then most of the SHO's I have seen,..until tonight..I seen my exact SHO, Black, tinted windows, same wheels,..and the back end was the same height as mine. I re-read my original post and I can see that I wasn't clear on exactly what I meant by lower in the back,..I meant it was lower then 95% of the SHO's I've seen and parked next too,..2010 and newer. I apologize for the confusion. This ought to help clarify things.

 

[SharpSHO11]

My 2011 SHO doesn't sit lower then the front,..it just sits considerably lower in the back then most of the SHO's I have seen,..until tonight..I seen my exact SHO, Black, tinted windows, same wheels,..and the back end was the same height as mine. I re-read my original post and I can see that I wasn't clear on exactly what I meant by lower in the back,..I meant it was lower then 95% of the SHO's I've seen and parked next too,..2010 and newer. I apologize for the confusion. This ought to help clarify things.View attachment 997

 

[SharpSHO11]

Had the SHO in for service at my local Ford dealer and asked them to check the rear springs to see if they were "Stock", they confirmed that they were,..so I am still confused why my SHO sits lower in the back then "most" others,..I know I like the look though.

 

[SHOnUup4]

Is there fluid/gunk built up on the shocks...many rear shocks have gone bad on these.

Rich

 

[SHOnUup4]

And don't expect the dealer to point this out if you're under warranty still

Rich

 

[SharpSHO11]

Is there fluid/gunk built up on the shocks...many rear shocks have gone bad on these.

Rich

Didn't think to check that, but I will now. Thanks Rich

Doug

 

[SharpSHO11]

And don't expect the dealer to point this out if you're under warranty still

Rich

I have an aftermarket warranty,...and the Service Manager at the Dealership is like a friend of mine,..he has helped me out a lot in the past and I would "hope" he wouldn't B.S. me. While it was in the shop he also updated my ECM to Fords latest parameters just to make sure I am getting the most power, fuel efficiency, Ect.... So I think my next move is to get one of the Livernois tune packages as I have mentioned in a different post. As Always Rich,..Thanks for the info. and feedback.

Doug

 

[SHOnUup4]

I wonder if previous owner removed the rubber washer from the upper mounting position on the shocks (inside trunk) to get it lower?

Can't go wrong with a Livernois tune!



Rich

 

[SharpSHO11]

I wonder if previous owner removed the rubber washer from the upper mounting position on the shocks (inside trunk) to get it lower?

Can't go wrong with a Livernois tune!



Rich

That's something else I will check,..never thought to even check that!!

Doug

 

[Crash712us]

Springs only effect your ride height. And it definitely looks lowered in the rear.


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[SHOnUup4]

Springs only effect your ride height. And it definitely looks lowered in the rear.


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You think blown shocks or removed rubber piece could cause extra wear over time weakening the springs?

Rich

 

[Crash712us]

It's a possibility. I know there is a lot guys that didn't like the stock rake the the car had.


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[SHOnUup4]

It's a possibility. I know there is a lot guys that didn't like the stock rake the the car had.


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Roger that, I sort of like a little rake...gives it that attack posture

Rich