what springs should i get?

gotchopsticks · May 15, 2005

i have an 02 gt and i want to lower it no more than 2 inches. what springs or kit has high satisfactory, and is there an advantage to steel vs. aluminum cc plates? thanks

Evenflow · May 15, 2005

Im about to get springs too..

Right now im debating between Steeda Sport Springs, and H&R SuperSports.
I hear Steeda gives a nice 1.5" drop, not sure about the SS though, ive been hearing 1.5"/2"

Blue70 · May 16, 2005

I can't say enough about my Steeda Sport Springs.
But I'm sure the H&Rs are just as good

StangPro · May 16, 2005

WE have a lot of customers go with the Steeda sports, and almost always it results in one thing...big grins!

You'll get more drop with some other springs, but a few make the car ride like a truck.

'03GTinFLA · May 16, 2005

I have Steeda sport springs and love them. I have also seen stangs with H&R's and thought maybe my drop wasn't quite enough. The other thought is that it does make big bumps a bit more bumpier (insert better technical word here), but way better handling for corners and such. It's always give and take with mods, and I always catch myself wishing I went bigger or better, but all things considered Steeda's are just right for me.

Evenflow · May 16, 2005

Whats the max drop you can go before having to replace shocks/struts/etc

Since I have a 04 GT I dont need to replace shocks/struts just yet. a 1.5" drop looks good, but I think a 2" drop looks better but what else would I need to do with the 2" drop? And how does the 2" drop affect driveability/handling?

Blue70 · May 16, 2005

Evenflow said:
Whats the max drop you can go before having to replace shocks/struts/etc

Since I have a 04 GT I dont need to replace shocks/struts just yet. a 1.5" drop looks good, but I think a 2" drop looks better but what else would I need to do with the 2" drop? And how does the 2" drop affect driveability/handling?

You do not have to change shocks or struts with a 2" drop.
Take a look at the link HERE
It will go over why you do not need shocks or struts with a drop

gotchopsticks · May 16, 2005

how far can i drop it with out using cc plates? if i do need them, what cc plates are good? is there an advantage to steel vs. aluminum? how do the 'shark' cc plates compair to others? thanks for the help

Ghostface · May 16, 2005

H&R SS will lower ALOT more than the Steedas. Usually, it's over 2 inches.

Steve Curry · May 16, 2005

Blue70 said:
I can't say enough about my Steeda Sport Springs.
But I'm sure the H&Rs are just as good

I am also looking for lowering springs. I called Steeda about their springs, and they said I needed caster and camber plates, bump steer kit, and ball joints (?) to go with the Sport Springs to get the car to drive correctly. Did you need all of this stuff to install your springs?

StangPro · May 16, 2005

Read this:

http://www.stangpro.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=rant;action=display;num=1115568174

Need? no...
Should you get them? Yes

Blue70 · May 16, 2005

Steve Curry said:
I am also looking for lowering springs. I called Steeda about their springs, and they said I needed caster and camber plates, bump steer kit, and ball joints (?) to go with the Sport Springs to get the car to drive correctly. Did you need all of this stuff to install your springs?

Bump steer kit, and ball joints....no, I have not noticed any bump steer, I think you should be just fine without.

CC plates, ya, I need to get some, I was hoping I didn't need them but the top of the tire leans in pretty good right now

Blue70 · May 16, 2005

StangPro said:
Read this:

http://www.stangpro.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=rant;action=display;num=1115568174

Need? no...
Should you get them? Yes

That is the same thing I found about CC plates, but it don't mention Bump Steer Kit, or Ball joints

Evenflow · May 16, 2005

Blue70 said:
That is the same thing I found about CC plates, but it don't mention Bump Steer Kit, or Ball joints

They just trying to get ya for your money. With Steeda's drop you shouldn't have bump steer probs.

StangPro · May 16, 2005

Evenflow said:
They just trying to get ya for your money. With Steeda's drop you shouldn't have bump steer probs.

I agree. Depending on your application and use the balljoints can really help but aren't normally needed. I never recommend bumpsteer kits on street cars. Heim joints on the street is a bad idea.

Thundermouse · May 16, 2005

Clearing things up...

Of course you will most likely need c/c plates for alignment purposes...

Steeda wanted you to also buy the balljoints because your w/o them your front A-arms will no longer be lever and parallel, but slightly angled upward. The balljoints fix this issue. Without the balljoints the car wil feel and behave fine under normal everyday spirited driving around town, but the new angle will hinder the car's performance at the limit on twisties.

Bottom line: you don't need them unless you want to race autocross or open track

Steeda wanted you to buy the bumpsteer kit because after you install their ball joints, the geometry of the front suspension changes to the effect that the range of suspension travel where bumpsteer occurs becomes close to your ride height (i.e. it will take less compression of the suspension to fell the effects of bumpsteer). Keep in mind that the settings used on a bumpsteer kit is different for every vehicle, and to be properly tuned it should be taken to a performance suspension shop that has done this kind of work on mustangs before. You should not resort to your local Joe's tires and alignment shop to have the bumpsteer tuned out of your call.

Bottom line: if you aren't getting the ball joints, don't even worry about a bumpsteer kit.

If you want to see pictures or more in depth explanations, here

Quick recap- steeda will take your money and give you something you don't need.

Steve Curry · May 16, 2005

OK, I bought the Steeda 3 bolt C/C plates, and the Eibach Pro Kit springs. Hopefully that'll do it for me.

Did you guys install your front springs at home, yourselves? Or did you have it done for you? If you did it yourself, what is the process?

Thanks

Thundermouse · May 16, 2005

Steve Curry said:
OK, I bought the Steeda 3 bolt C/C plates, and the Eibach Pro Kit springs. Hopefully that'll do it for me.

Did you guys install your front springs at home, yourselves? Or did you have it done for you? If you did it yourself, what is the process?

Thanks

Almost everyone does it theirself.
Install instructions: http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/fcar/steedaspring1.htm

Steve Curry · May 16, 2005

Thanks for the link, Thundermouse!! That is very helpful!

gotchopsticks · May 16, 2005

thank you all for your info, but i still havent had one question answered. what cc plates are good for the Steeda Sport springs? i was looking at the 'Shark' plates, but is there any advantage to steel vs. aluminum? thanks again

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