Ridetech coilover with aftermarket swaybar issue

[Niz55]

They are awsome coilovers. 300lbs and 425lbs is the best combo for street and performance.

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[Niz55]

Ridetech should note that these coilover will work with factory sway bars or aftermarket sway bars set to soft setting.

 

[gtorpedo]

I'll have to post up some pictures of the clearance I have, but I run my BMR bar on the middle setting and have not had any issues. Never tried full stiff, so can't say for certain whether it would clear or not.

 

[DAVECS1]

Loosen the strut clamp, move it up a quarter inch, clearance the strut holder and re-adjust the coil over maybe.

 

[Super Werty]

I'd rather just wait for the bigger BMR bar

 

[Super Werty]

You can't flip the EndLinks because it will contact the brake line. I have tried everything.

Not only that, it gets worst when you turn the wheel. I called and spoke to Ridetech and they said well we designed it with the factory bar not aftermarket.

really this is not an issue. Run it at softer position and you will be ok. You are running 425lbs up front correct? If so, that is way too much for street.

Seems like an oversight to me. The kind of people running these are most likely tracking and have bars as well. I bought 425 based on sharad running/recommending 400 and me having the extra whipple weight on the front of the car.

 

[MustangCollector]

this is such a joke and sad for anyone who spent over $2500 on this kit to now be facing this issue. Design flaw 100% i mean how can they develop a kit without testing aftermarket sway bars knowing how popular it is for people to upgrade bars. I said this many times before stick with a company that has a greater reputation and who doesn't use customers as test mules. Not fair that customer needs to spend more money to make things work from a design flaw.

 

[RidetechJosh]

this is such a joke and sad for anyone who spent over $2500 on this kit to now be facing this issue. Design flaw 100% i mean how can they develop a kit without testing aftermarket sway bars knowing how popular it is for people to upgrade bars. I said this many times before stick with a company that has a greater reputation and who doesn't use customers as test mules. Not fair that customer needs to spend more money to make things work from a design flaw.

The kit was built around a stock shaped bar (which has leaves enough more than enough clearance). We've brought in several different bars (PP bar, BMR, Steeda, and I'm sure more will come) to validate fitment on as well. If the bar is bent to the same shape that Ford bent theirs to, clearance issues shouldn't even be a thought. Some companies have built bars that have different angles/bends pushing the endlinks in a different direction. As we're seeing here, there is contact when he's in the stiffest position. From looking at the pictures, it looks like aftermarket endlinks could solve everything completely. If aftermarket endlinks aren't an option for him, we could do a little heavier springs and keep his bar in a softer position. It's not easy for companies to validate fitment of their parts with the fitment of other aftermarket companies. Logically, the best option is to build your parts so that they work with a factory shaped/mounted component because that's what 99% of other aftermarket companies do.

With as long as we've tested these kits (on our own test cars for months before the product was released) and as many as we've sold, this isn't a common thing. There are several guys running the same setup on this forum with no issues.

I wouldn't say that it's a design flaw. Is it a design flaw on Eibach's end because they didn't validate the install of their bar with all of the coilovers on the market? No, because there is a countless amount of manufacturers building parts for these cars and it is impossible to get every single one in to test.

Also, I'm proud of the great reputation that we've gained in the suspension market for the last 20 years (going on 21 :cheers.

[MENTION=15791]Super Werty[/MENTION], you're more than welcome to contact me anytime on here or on my direct line (812) 481-4734. I'll do what I can to get you pointed in the right direction.

 

[Guard5.0]

Mine works fine with the Steeda bar on the medium setting. I've got a bunch of BMR and Steeda stuff as well. I'm frankly amazed the stuff has all worked together with minimal tweeking. The idea of testing every combination of parts possible for compatibility is crazy. Nothing would ever come to market.

 

[Super Werty]

It's fine now. It does feel weird with the bar on the soft setting. But I'll just upgrade to the BMR bar when it comes out.

I took a picture of my dad's car running the same eibach bar and sport lines like I had and the bar has a good 3-4" clearance from the stock strut. So it's definitely the ridetech strut that is sitting much further inward. I don't think it's the eibach bar that is wider than stock

Anyways no big deal.

 

[gsxr1300]

I have RideTechs installed with Steeda bars set to the middle setting. Ill pull my wheels and take a look tomorrow.

 

[Niz55]

Yes this is a flaw in the design if running aftermarket sways. But these are truly great coilovers and the valving on the fox shocks are awsome when matched with the correct spring rate.

 

[gsxr1300]

Guys with the Steeda bar do you have 3 or 4 adjustment holes?
There was a change made in the design awhile ago.

3 hole version is on the bottom.

 

[gsxr1300]

I seem to have plenty of room.

 

[Super Werty]

That rust though!

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