2007~2015: Lowered CX-9

[Bronco Boy]

Been a long wait, but finally got the 9 lowered. I started researching this topic over a year ago when I first bought her, and bought the coils back in March. Life then threw me a curve ball, so I had to put this topic on the backburner. Thankfully I was able to get them installed this week (a Christmas present to myself).

For those that don't know, the most common way to lower the first gen's is with H&R coils for the Ford Edge, part #51605. They are spec'd to lower the vehicle 1.75" in the front and 1.5" in the rear.

I really like the look, and the ride is just a tad firmer, so all good.

Spec'd drop is 1.75"/1.5".
Net drop is 1.625"/1.25".

 

[njaremka]

Spec'd drop is 1.75"/1.5".
Net drop is 1.625"/1.25".

That's not too bad. Your picture looks like it dropped more in the rear. Did you replace the shocks too?

 

[Bronco Boy]

That's not too bad. Your picture looks like it dropped more in the rear. Did you replace the shocks too?

No, just installed the coils and tweaked the alignment.

 

[Antoine]

Very nice, thanks for sharing comparison pics...I like how H&R proudly states right below their logo..."100% Made in Germany".

 

[njaremka]

Just checking in to see how the ride has been holding up with the springs? Any new noises or issues?

 

[Bronco Boy]

Just checking in to see how the ride has been holding up with the springs? Any new noises or issues?

I haven't been driving much lately due to medical injury, but I have put on about 300km or so since being lowered. Everything is the same; no new noises, height hasn't changed. All good.

 

[njaremka]

I haven't been driving much lately due to medical injury, but I have put on about 300km or so since being lowered. Everything is the same; no new noises, height hasn't changed. All good.

Good to hear! I'm making plans to refresh the suspension on the wife's CX-9, and I'm planning on doing the springs, too.

 

[giovannifer]

Curious, how it has held up till now? Thinking about lowering my 2011 cx9 pretty soon but i just replaced the shocks so not sure if i should. Just looking for that sporty look.

 

[Bronco Boy]

Curious, how it has held up till now? Thinking about lowering my 2011 cx9 pretty soon but i just replaced the shocks so not sure if i should. Just looking for that sporty look.

30,000km later and she is holding up just fine.

 

[giovannifer]

what’s your shock setup? OEM?

 

[Bronco Boy]

what’s your shock setup? OEM?

Yes, OEM and original from 2009.

 

[giovannifer]

I installed them on my 11 cx9 AWD GT, and I love the look! However, it dropped the rear more than the front in my case. It's very noticeable sometimes, but it's better than stock. Also, the shocks are stiffer but have a longer stroke, so it's cushy over things like speed bumps. For example, if you tried to jack the front of the car up, you'd be jacking forever. It also added some camber to the rear wheels so that might affect my tire wear. Additionally, It accelerated the wear of my wheel bearings.