SPRING RATES & DROPS: ALL IN ONE THREAD!!

[Blackhawk25]

Can anybody give a review for the Steeda minimum drop springs, or recommendations

 

[Racerx009]

I have had both, and my car is currently on Sportlines. I prefer the drop of the Sportlines to the Ultralite linears. The drop on the Steeda front springs isn't enough, IMO, and the front still looks like it has more wheel gap than in the rear. The drop-front and rear-on the Sportlines is perfect, IMO. The Ultralites also fit awkwardly, and the upper strut mount sits crooked even when installed properly. No issues whatsoever with the installation of the Sportlines. As for the ride with the Ultralite linear springs, I would say that it's probably a little stiffer than the Sportlines at low speeds (less than 30), but after that, the Sportlines firm up and the handling is fantastic.

Good luck with whatever you choose!

I currently have eibach sport lines in my 17 mustang gt and love the look and handling of the spring I been using them for years in several of my mustangs and even in 2 of my 2005 infinite fx35 and they handled nicely with really any loss of comfort

 

[Racerx009]

Despite popular opinion on here, no. Everyone has different opinions. Some of the praise on linear springs on here comes from a vendor that doesn't sell progressive springs. Maybe they think that progressive springs suck, and that's okay, but let's also understand that they also have an interest in selling linear springs. I'm not trying to knock them, either--I have several of their products on my car and I love them. The Ford Racing handling pack comes with progressive springs. I have had both Steeda Ultralite linear and Eibach Sportlines (a progressive spring) on my car, both with the stock PP dampers (my car now has the FRPP dampers). In my OPINION, for a daily driver, the ride on the Sportlines is better than the ride on the Ultralites. Why? Because at low speeds (less than 30 or so) the Sportlines soak up the bumps better, but at speeds above 30 (where you'll be doing the vast majority of your aggressive driving), the Sportlines firm up and feel fantastic. I was wary of progressive springs at first, but I'm 100% sold on the Sportlines. Plus, I think they have the best drop of any spring currently on the market. Also, I never had any noises from either spring set.

Again, just my opinion, so take it for what it's worth.

Same here never an issue

 

[aleccolin]

Can anyone confirm this is the right PN for Steeda Progressive front springs for a GT? Still not sure why I got 7mm more drop than expected.

 

[tj@steeda]

Can anyone confirm this is the right PN for Steeda Progressive front springs for a GT? Still not sure why I got 7mm more drop than expected.

Send me an email at [email protected] -- I will have our sales team look at your order/part number to ensure you received the progressive springs.

Best Regards,

TJ

 

[aleccolin]

Send me an email at [email protected] -- I will have our sales team look at your order/part number to ensure you received the progressive springs.

Best Regards,

TJ

Email Sent. Thanks

 

[aleccolin]

Steeda replied that it is correct for a GT, still no explanation why my car dropped 1.4" in the front instead of the 1.125" advertised. I'm stumped.

 

[scottycameron]

Steeda replied that it is correct for a GT, still no explanation why my car dropped 1.4" in the front instead of the 1.125" advertised. I'm stumped.

Hmmm, I just installed mine, I never did measure the actual drop. I guess it looks and handles great so the exact Number doesn't concern me too much...

I'll check tonight, I did take before measurements.

 

[Norm Peterson]

Hmmm, I just installed mine, I never did measure the actual drop. I guess it looks and handles great so the exact Number doesn't concern me too much...

I'll check tonight, I did take before measurements.

Maybe also check after a few hundred miles. If there's any 'settling' to happen, your measurements with the OE springs would have reflected this, while tonight's measurements with the new springs would not.

People have complained when the amount of lowering was less than 1/4" off the advertised number, so it's probably best to eliminate or at least minimize any other variables.


Norm

 

[scottycameron]

Maybe also check after a few hundred miles. If there's any 'settling' to happen, your measurements with the OE springs would have reflected this, while tonight's measurements with the new springs would not.

People have complained when the amount of lowering was less than 1/4" off the advertised number, so it's probably best to eliminate or at least minimize any other variables.


Norm

Probably 150 miles on the drop so far, should be good and settled...time for an alignment.

 

[aleccolin]

Hmmm, I just installed mine, I never did measure the actual drop. I guess it looks and handles great so the exact Number doesn't concern me too much...

I'll check tonight, I did take before measurements.

If you can see what number is printed on the spring I'd like to know.

 

[scottycameron]

If you can see what number is printed on the spring I'd like to know.

If you can see what number is printed on the spring I'd like to know.

I'll see if I can see tonight.

The only other explanation is if you got the ecoboost springs on accident, the heavier engine would maybe increase the drop?

 

[aleccolin]

I'll see if I can see tonight.

The only other explanation is if you got the ecoboost springs on accident, the heavier engine would maybe increase the drop?

Yeah I mean that's been my theory all along. Steeda said mine were for a GT, doesn't hurt to get a 3rd party confirmation though.

 

[tj@steeda]

How are you measuring the drop, where are you taking your measurements from?

 

[aleccolin]

Hub center to fender along a plumb line.