Suspension advice

[Boosted.Tj]

Hi, I have a 2018 eco that I want to lower, I currently have 25mm spacers all around on stock 19 inch rims. I was wondering if the Eibach springs were a good choice because I am worried about a couple of things. First, I have 25mm spacers which poke out maybe a 1/4 inch out the back, which I'm scared would rub if I lower it too much, I also have 45 side profile tires. I want to know if I would have any issues running these springs. I will add some pictures below so you can see my wheel situation.

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[2morrow]

I would probably go with a dedicated wheel set up.

In your description you said spacers but didn’t say extended lugs. A dedicated wheel set up with proper offset will save you headache and cost later.

If your curious about proper offset I would use the search tool and research the many threads on the topic.

 

[GrabberBargeCaptain]

I would go with spring and shock combo from companies that have put serious R&D into the platform like Ford Performance or Steeda rather than slapping some eibachs on the stock shocks. I've ran cars with just springs before and they never feel right, i dont care how much the manufacturers claim they work with stock shocks.

The only one that came close to stock was springs that only lowered 1/2 an inch on my FR-S but still didn't feel quite right. After that i just called it a day and went with a coilover setup... but have not felt the need to do that with the S550 since there are some really good spring/shock combos out there for these cars.

As for your spacer question i agree with @2morrow, but maybe someone who has run spacers (1 inch spacers sound sketch to me) can chime in here. Lowering your car on the cheap rarely works out well, been there done that.

 

[2morrow]

I run a 1 inch in the front but also use a new hub with extended lungs and a slip on spacer.

I’ve used this combo for almost 4 years and no troubles.

However bolt in spacers are ridiculously notorious for being problematic.

 

[Boosted.Tj]

I would probably go with a dedicated wheel set up.

In your description you said spacers but didn’t say extended lugs. A dedicated wheel set up with proper offset will save you headache and cost later.

If your curious about proper offset I would use the search tool and research the many threads on the topic.

I run a 1 inch in the front but also use a new hub with extended lungs and a slip on spacer.

I’ve used this combo for almost 4 years and no troubles.

However bolt in spacers are ridiculously notorious for being problematic.

I’ve had these these spacers that come with the lugs for over 2 years now and I haven’t had an issue. I really don’t put any stress on my car since I don’t track it and barely race it.

 

[Boosted.Tj]

I would go with spring and shock combo from companies that have put serious R&D into the platform like Ford Performance or Steeda rather than slapping some eibachs on the stock shocks. I've ran cars with just springs before and they never feel right, i dont care how much the manufacturers claim they work with stock shocks.

The only one that came close to stock was springs that only lowered 1/2 an inch on my FR-S but still didn't feel quite right. After that i just called it a day and went with a coilover setup... but have not felt the need to do that with the S550 since there are some really good spring/shock combos out there for these cars.

As for your spacer question i agree with @2morrow, but maybe someone who has run spacers (1 inch spacers sound sketch to me) can chime in here. Lowering your car on the cheap rarely works out well, been there done that.

Your right I just wanted to see how I could lower it for cheap and if I would have any issue rubbing

 

[NTXChris]

You're at the point now that there will be couple of "while you're in there" things to address if you're swapping springs. As @GrabberBargeCaptain said, you would be best served looking into kits that replace springs and dampers, as your factory parts won't be well matched to any aftermarket spring, especially at this age. Additionally, it's probably time to change strut mounts up front and shock mounts in the rear. They're all parts that you'll be touching during the install process, so the labor won't really be any more.

As with anything, if it's worth doing, it's worth doing right. Cheap isn't the best approach, but at the same time, you can upgrade without spending a fortune. Look at the Ford Performance kit, and at some of the Steeda options. Eibach even has a kit, I think, if it hasn't been discontinued. If you spend a little more now, you'll be happier when you don't have to go in and redo work in another 6-12 months.

 

[CobaltFilly]

Hi, I have a 2018 eco that I want to lower, I currently have 25mm spacers all around on stock 19 inch rims. I was wondering if the Eibach springs were a good choice because I am worried about a couple of things. First, I have 25mm spacers which poke out maybe a 1/4 inch out the back, which I'm scared would rub if I lower it too much, I also have 45 side profile tires. I want to know if I would have any issues running these springs. I will add some pictures below so you can see my wheel situation.

To reiterate what my good friend @2morrow said, ditch the fake spacers and get extended lugs, apex wheel brand spacers, open ended nuts, and save yourself from broken hubs, broken studs, axle issues, wheel issues, and LOTS of potential later money suckers. The rears are fine stock but the fronts you need extended lugs from @OPmustang

 

[CobaltFilly]

Ask me how I know.

also for what you want in terms of lowering, i suggest looking jnto a complete kit from steeda. Just make sure its a street kit. No need to go crazy here. I built my own kit from their parts and saved a ton that way. Or go with a ford performance street kit if you like OEM.

 

[86pagt]

BMR min drop springs with FP track shocks and Struts. Had that setup on my 2019 19x9.5 275/40/19s squared and 25mm steeda spacers for 40k miles no issues

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