Steeda Magnaride Lowering Springs

[Chris Barnes]

Hello,
I purchased 1" magna ride lowering springs and stop the hop enthusiast kit. I'm wondering if I really need to buy caster/camber plates, bump stop kit and lateral links? I'd really like not to spend more money than necessary, but don't want a car that behaves poorly after lowering. I'm not a track guy, just a street enthusiast. Thanks much!

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[Roadway 5.0]

Camber plates are not required—they’re nice to have if you want more camber for racing. As for bumpstops, you can use your factory bits and just cut them with minimal effects.

The bumpsteer/roll center correction kit I do highly recommend. This makes a huge improvement in handling and steering response/feel after lowing the car an inch. Look into the less expensive bushing (as opposed to the bearing) option on the arms to save a few bucks.

 

[Chris Barnes]

Thanks much for the info! For the bump stops, should I trim them 1" since I'm lowering the car 1"?

 

[Roadway 5.0]

Thanks much for the info! For the bump stops, should I trim them 1" since I'm lowering the car 1"?

I would give the guys at Steeda a call. I’m not sure if the magnaride stops are different than what I have, so I don’t want to steer you wrong. Generally speaking though, you won’t need to trim at a 1:1 ratio.

 

[SteedaTech]

Hello,
I purchased 1" magna ride lowering springs and stop the hop enthusiast kit. I'm wondering if I really need to buy caster/camber plates, bump stop kit and lateral links? I'd really like not to spend more money than necessary, but don't want a car that behaves poorly after lowering. I'm not a track guy, just a street enthusiast. Thanks much!

No bump stops on front struts. Rear shocks trim only 1/2 in. Simply pull the dust cover down, cut with box knife horizontally and than slit vertically to remove.
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[Cardude99]

Really consider camber plates, since your springs will be off that is the perfect time to upgrade.

 

[tj@steeda]

Chris, shoot me an email to [email protected] - let's put a package together with forum discounts & get you everything you need!

TJ

 

[shogun32]

Thanks much for the info! For the bump stops, should I trim them 1" since I'm lowering the car 1"?

No.
I forgot to figure in motion ratio which I'm eyeballing at 0.65-0.7. So 1 inch drop at the wheel is something like 0.42" at the shock. Cut 0.5" off and call it done I reckon.

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