SPRING RATES & DROPS: ALL IN ONE THREAD!!

[Schwerin]

Did anyone ever figure out the FPP Magneride springs?

 

[Buck550]

Your going to have to go with 1" all the way around and then add something like the Steeda spacers in the rear (1/4" for a total of 1/2" rise).

https://www.steeda.com/steeda-s550-mustang-billet-rear-spring-spacer-1-4-inch-555-8251.html

Wow. I never knew those existed. Thank you.

 

[Dave TBG]

Your going to have to go with 1" all the way around and then add something like the Steeda spacers in the rear (1/4" for a total of 1/2" rise).

https://www.steeda.com/steeda-s550-mustang-billet-rear-spring-spacer-1-4-inch-555-8251.html

Doesn't somebody (BMR?) Make a set that's 7/8" front and 1/2" rear? GT350R springs are 5/8" front, 1/2" in back IIRC (1/2" all around on my EB).

Edit: https://www.bmrsuspension.com/?page=products&productid=1880&superpro=0

 

[markbehr]

Doesn't somebody (BMR?) Make a set that's 7/8" front and 1/2" rear? GT350R springs are 5/8" front, 1/2" in back IIRC (1/2" all around on my EB).

Edit: https://www.bmrsuspension.com/?page=products&productid=1880&superpro=0

BMR minimal drop springs

 

[S550_Newbie]

Wow. I never knew those existed. Thank you.

Make absolutely sure you can go down 1 inch in front too. I installed 4 sets of springs commonly used by folks and I had to go with the .5 inch minimum drop springs, everything else was way too low. Every car is different. I didn't even bat an eye at ordering a 1 inch drop all the way around, called and talked to Steeda and they said they take measurements on several factory cars and they can vary by .5 inches easily from the factory.

 

[Buck550]

Make absolutely sure you can go down 1 inch in front too. I installed 4 sets of springs commonly used by folks and I had to go with the .5 inch minimum drop springs, everything else was way too low. Every car is different. I didn't even bat an eye at ordering a 1 inch drop all the way around, called and talked to Steeda and they said they take measurements on several factory cars and they can vary by .5 inches easily from the factory.

I will measure it today as soon as I get home from work. I want to order springs asap. I looked at those BMR minimal drop springs and I am leaning towards those only because I think the least amount of parts, the better. (but I do like the spacers in case it doesnt look like I want)

 

[Dave TBG]

I will measure it today as soon as I get home from work. I want to order springs asap. I looked at those BMR minimal drop springs and I am leaning towards those only because I think the least amount of parts, the better. (but I do like the spacers in case it doesnt look like I want)

BMR and Steeda are both known for quality parts so you can't go wrong with either one. Spacers seem like a mistake to me, no reason to use a band-aid if you can get springs that work without it.

 

[Buck550]

BMR and Steeda are both known for quality parts so you can't go wrong with either one. Spacers seem like a mistake to me, no reason to use a band-aid if you can get springs that work without it.

I agree, I was only trying to say that I like that the option is available if I need it.

 

[markbehr]

Am i correct by saying camber plates arent needed with the minimal drop springs?

 

[MinDseTz]

Am i correct by saying camber plates arent needed with the minimal drop springs?

Correct

 

[StangTime]

Am i correct by saying camber plates arent needed with the minimal drop springs?

Correct

What's considered minimal? Up to 1 inch?

 

[shogun32]

What's considered minimal? Up to 1 inch?

more like 1/2" inch. You can get away with 1" but really camber plates should be mandatory.

 

[Norm Peterson]

What's considered minimal? Up to 1 inch?

Less than 3/4 inch in most cases.

BMR considers their 7/8" drop front springs to be min-drop, but they're kind of the outlier here.


Norm

 

[StangTime]

more like 1/2" inch. You can get away with 1" but really camber plates should be mandatory.

Less than 3/4 inch in most cases.


Norm

Thank you both. Much appreciated.

 

[MinDseTz]

What's considered minimal? Up to 1 inch?

.5 inches is definitely fine (steeda)
7/8 F - .5 R (BMR) is probably the max you would want to do.