Steeda rear IRS bracing and BMR Jack Rails?? will they work together........

[monte87]

Hi Guys,


21 GT here, I have Steeda rear IRS bracing on the stang, I want to add BMR jack rail, will this combo work? I know lots of people will say just get steeda rails, but i have had some crappy experience with steeda powder coating and there rails look thin and not upto BMRs build quality. Just my 2 cents.. Please let me know whatcha think.
Thanks Anthony

P.S. I ripped off the steeda front lower k member brace last month due to crappy welds and flaking powder coating. I am cautious about buying certain products from them. I added the BMR front lower k member brace and all is good.

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[Whitedevil95]

I have all the steeda stuff and it fits great. I wouldnt think that the BMR full length Rails would work with the steeda irs bracing because they both tie at the same spot. Thats why Steeda makes that shorter version.

 

[RTR077]

They don't fit. I made that mistake! Ended up with the steeda jacking rails, which are designed to fit with the IRS braces

 

[monte87]

I have all the steeda stuff and it fits great. I wouldnt think that the BMR full length Rails would work with the steeda irs bracing because they both tie at the same spot. Thats why Steeda makes that shorter version.

Hi, thanks for reply. That's what i was thinking, but wasn't 100% sure.
Anthony

 

[monte87]

They don't fit. I made that mistake! Ended up with the steeda jacking rails, which are designed to fit with the IRS braces

Thanks for reply and clarification. Which steeda rails did you yet? Part number??
Thanks Anthony

 

[MAGS1]

I bought the Steeda full length rails instead of BMR so I can add the subframe support braces later on. either one of the Steeda rails (low profile or full length) should work
https://www.steeda.com/steeda-555-5212-s550-low-profile-jacking-rails

 

[RTR077]

MAGS1 has the same as mine.

 

[shogun32]

I did the mix and match. Had to cut the rails

 

[monte87]

I did the mix and match. Had to cut the rails

Thanks for reply. Oh ok, then I will go w steeda just due to the inconvenience. They seriously need to step up there powder coating & welding game, or get a new vendor..
Thanks Anthony

 

[MAGS1]

Thanks for reply. Oh ok, then I will go w steeda just due to the inconvenience. They seriously need to step up there powder coating & welding game, or get a new vendor..
Thanks Anthony

If I may ask, have you had issues with them in the past? I had my jacking rails on my ‘16 for 3 winters before transferring them to my ‘22 and they looked pretty good. Powder coat held up well to the salt.

 

[monte87]

If I may ask, have you had issues with them in the past? I had my jacking rails on my ‘16 for 3 winters before transferring them to my ‘22 and they looked pretty good. Powder coat held up well to the salt.

Yeah, sure. 1st off stang is a 2021 GT. W only 11k miles, so haven't had car ir parts long and they shouldn't rust out or flake within 1 year. I bought the front lower k member brace from them about 1 year ago. 1st thing outta the box the holes didnt line up correctly w car. What shouldve been a 1 hour install turned into a 3 hour project.
Then not even 1 year, all the powdercoating started flaking and the 1 of the welds snapped on the brace, which made a huge clunking noise while making turns. I thought it was a bad BMR front sway bar that came loose. But nope, it was a steeda part.
I ripped it off car, put in dumpster and called it a day. Would never resell that junk to anyone else. It was a reject part.
Then I call steeda and they tell me.send it back they want to inspect it before they send me a new replacement. They shouldve sent me new replacement, w a return tag to send back that reject part. They complicated my life, instead of making it easy. So, now I'm hesitant to buy from them w there steeda parts.
Next, my rear IRS bracing is flaking off as well. Wtf.. part has been on car 1 year and that's becoming an issue as well.
My personal experienece

 

[monte87]

My personal experinece is that the quality of there in-house parts have been lagging, welds, powder coating etc simply cheaper than BMR. And I'm no BMR fan boy. Just is what it is..
I also have steeda vertical links delrin bushings, there irs poly bushings kit, and will most likely get the subframe alignment kit and jacking rails.. but I am hesitant...
The BMR parts are def welded better, powderocated better and sturdier..
I've been using steeda for 20 years, My FoxBody was all steeda.. never had an issue. The S550 parts from them, no bueno!! There parts are in decline.
Anthony

 

[WD Pro]

Your comments on the coating don’t surprise me, but the comments on the welds do. The fab work on my Steeda stuff was pretty good :

WD

 

[MAGS1]

Yeah, sure. 1st off stang is a 2021 GT. W only 11k miles, so haven't had car ir parts long and they shouldn't rust out or flake within 1 year. I bought the front lower k member brace from them about 1 year ago. 1st thing outta the box the holes didnt line up correctly w car. What shouldve been a 1 hour install turned into a 3 hour project.
Then not even 1 year, all the powdercoating started flaking and the 1 of the welds snapped on the brace, which made a huge clunking noise while making turns. I thought it was a bad BMR front sway bar that came loose. But nope, it was a steeda part.
I ripped it off car, put in dumpster and called it a day. Would never resell that junk to anyone else. It was a reject part.
Then I call steeda and they tell me.send it back they want to inspect it before they send me a new replacement. They shouldve sent me new replacement, w a return tag to send back that reject part. They complicated my life, instead of making it easy. So, now I'm hesitant to buy from them w there steeda parts.
Next, my rear IRS bracing is flaking off as well. Wtf.. part has been on car 1 year and that's becoming an issue as well.
My personal experienece

Wow, that sucks. Sorry to hear that. Can’t say I blame you with that type of experience

 

[monte87]

Your comments on the coating don’t surprise me, but the comments on the welds do. The fab work on my Steeda stuff was pretty good :

WD

Yeah man, they are not consistent.. you got lucky!! Lol

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