Steeda Sport LINEAR Spring True Drop?

[eddie2x]

Guys,

I've done a lot of searching on this great site, but I'm having difficulty finding pictures or confirmed drop amount from Steeda's linear sport springs. There's lots of pictures, but many aren't confirming if it's their progressive or linear springs.

Here's my dilemma, I purchased Steeda springs for a previous vehicle and the drop was far from what was advertised--even after years of driving the car. Steeda never included the instructions although their sales guy told me they'd be in the box...and most of us (myself included) install our springs on the weekend when Steeda's tech guys are out.

So I'm reluctant to consider Steeda springs, however I'm really thinking Linear/specific rate for my GT, so there's less choices. If anyone can confirm the drop of Steeda linear springs on a GT I'd appreciate it. Please let me know if the drop is greater in the rear than front (as it appears in some pictures), I'm afraid of the "boat" look and want a level drop or a rake. Thanks!

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[Blue 5.0]

I would check out the BMR springs as well. They are great quality.

Here is a link to their thread.
http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16517

 

[AutoX_GT]

I just installed the steeda linear sport springs last week so they have had some decent time to settle, I can confirm that the drop is an even 1" all around. Looks great to me, fills in the fender gap perfectly without looking noticeably dropped. Ride quality is still good for daily, but it is noticeably stiffer, I went with the linear because i autocross. I will take a pic and upload it after i get off work today.

 

[David@Steeda]

Guys,

I've done a lot of searching on this great site, but I'm having difficulty finding pictures or confirmed drop amount from Steeda's linear sport springs. There's lots of pictures, but many aren't confirming if it's their progressive or linear springs.

Here's my dilemma, I purchased Steeda springs for a previous vehicle and the drop was far from what was advertised--even after years of driving the car. Steeda never included the instructions although their sales guy told me they'd be in the box...and most of us (myself included) install our springs on the weekend when Steeda's tech guys are out.

So I'm reluctant to consider Steeda springs, however I'm really thinking Linear/specific rate for my GT, so there's less choices. If anyone can confirm the drop of Steeda linear springs on a GT I'd appreciate it. Please let me know if the drop is greater in the rear than front (as it appears in some pictures), I'm afraid of the "boat" look and want a level drop or a rake. Thanks!

Our Ultralite linears drop the car 1.125" in front and 1" out back. There are a bunch of customers riding around on our linears, [MENTION=7394]DarkSubRosa[/MENTION] has them installed as well. Here are a couple pics of his car, feel free to pm me with any questions!:

 

[Trptguy]

Ok so I just had these installed. First time around the rears were incredibly low. Worked with some techs at Steeda and figured out that the shop had installed the fronts upside down. To be fair the logos were facing upright so they thought they had it right. So the fix for the rear being too low should have been flipping the front springs. Had that done today and it did nothing to the rears. They are completely tucked. I have looked at dozens of pics and no other car looks like mine with these springs. I have attached pics. Any thoughts?

 

[Danmg202]

Ended up with a rear spacer on mine, sat too low and rode on the bumpstops, bad times all around. Although, if your shop managed to get a front spring wrong might check that the rears still have there rubber isolators and are seated properly.

 

[Trptguy]

All the isolators are there. this is a very good shop it wasn't;t there fault. Apparently from Steeda this batch required the spring to be installed with logos upside down in the front. There were no instructions for anything in the box and these guys who normally work on porch and other german cars did what they normally do. The front didn't;t actually sit much different then it does now.

So did the spacers work? I usually run an 11" rear wheel with 325 tires for the summer and right now I don't think there is any way it will work with these springs having the rear so low.

 

[StangTime]

So, why buy springs and then have the added expense and hassle of installing spacers? Why not just buy a set of springs that will do the job right the first time. There are options other than Steeda. Am I missing something here?

 

[Trptguy]

Yes you are, I already paid for these and for the installation. I would like them to work. Not going to spend several $$hundred more on springs and then install again.

 

[StangTime]

Yes you are, I already paid for these and for the installation. I would like them to work. Not going to spend several $$hundred more on springs and then install again.

I wasn't implying that you go and buy new springs... I was wondering why people buy the Steeda's and then complain that the car sits too low in the back when it is common to sit too low. Steeda should revise the design or include spacers.

 

[Trptguy]

IS it common? I did a ton of research and with the ultra lite linear seems everyone else is sitting just right.......

 

[StangTime]

IS it common? I did a ton of research and with the ultra lite linear seems everyone else is sitting just right.......

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/th...to-your-s550-mustang-today.11109/post-3107464

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/why-is-the-rear-ride-height-so-low.145577/post-2980686

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/anyone-used-spring-spacers.129830/post-2681535

Those are a few.
I think the problem is actually the rear tires are bigger than the front and fills the wheel well more giving the illusion of sitting too low. Are you running a staggered wheel setup?
Either way, spacers are your solution.

The Steeda ultra lites are probably fine if you have a symmetrical wheel/tire setup.

 

[Trptguy]

Thanks for those links. Funny thing is i would be happy if i was even close to some of those setups....mine is totally tucked which i don't want. I am running a staggered setup for the summer. 10" in the front and 11" in the rear.

The pics I posted are my winter setup with the stock back accent wheels. I think they are 9"?

Looks like i need spacers....such a frigging bummer and honestly pisses me off quite a bit as Steeda claims for only a 1" rear drop.

 

[Dominant1]

I have Steeda sport linear's, I really like them they sit perfectly.

https://ibb.co/gzXr8t7

 

[StangTime]

Thanks for those links. Funny thing is i would be happy if i was even close to some of those setups....mine is totally tucked which i don't want. I am running a staggered setup for the summer. 10" in the front and 11" in the rear.

The pics I posted are my winter setup with the stock back accent wheels. I think they are 9"?

Looks like i need spacers....such a frigging bummer and honestly pisses me off quite a bit as Steeda claims for only a 1" rear drop.

It looks low and tucked all right. Did the shop do what's called "clocking the bushings"? Maybe something is bound up in the back. Do you know what your camber is set to in the rear? With stock 19"s all around it really shouldn't look that low. I'm talking about the body wheel gap. Have you tried putting your staggered on to see how it sits? I know... big PITA to do that.

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