Which springs should I get?

[GRAYPNY]

Roush front and rear springs. Roush struts and shocks. I think it dropped the front about 1" and rear 1.25".

 

[shatter]

I called Roush today to find out what the spring rates are for the Roush Extreme springs to see how they compare to the Steeda Ultralites. The person at Roush said that that is proprietary information and they wouldn't tell me. I just want compliant springs that will give me an OEM style ride with a drop in ride height! Why all the secrecy crap?!?!

I know the Ultralites are 195 lb front / 175 lb rear and the OEM springs are 165 lb front and 142 lb rear. I figure if the Roush came in closer to the OEM rates than the Steedas that I would go with the Roush, otherwise stick with the Ultralites.

I see in the Roush catalogue that they say the Extreme springs lower the car 1.25-1.5" though elsewhere it says 1-1.25". I think I am going to just go with the ultralites since I see them used tons and everyone on here says it is good stuff!

 

[shatter]

Assuming I got the Steeda Ultralites. Am I going to get a smoother ride going to the Steeda, Tokico, Brand X dampers than from the stock ones? Or in other terms, is there any real benefit for a non-track car looking for a purely cosmetic lowering mod in going with aftermarket struts/shocks?

Thanks!

 

[cekim]

Assuming I got the Steeda Ultralites. Am I going to get a smoother ride going to the Steeda, Tokico, Brand X dampers than from the stock ones? Or in other terms, is there any real benefit for a non-track car looking for a purely cosmetic lowering mod in going with aftermarket struts/shocks?

I doubt any aftermarket setup will be "smoother". But "smooth" certainly...

The benefit to lowering a non-track car is that it will be more fun to turn... Lower CG, better progressive rate, etc... All that equates to jerk the wheel and the car just turns without hesitation or roll... Once you have ridden in a car that really knows how to turn, you will understand why this is fun even off the track...

"smoother" than the relatively mushy stock setup just isn't on many people's radar screen - Ford already made it as squishy as anyone would want it...

I have Roush springs in one of my cars and they are pretty nice to drive on as well - firmer than stock, but a world away from the Eibachs. I have ridden on The ultra-lites, but I have to admit I wasn't paying attention - I did not notice them one way or the other...

 

[Charlie Sheen]

Do you want the car raked or slammed?

I was looking to lower the car enough that it doesn't look to be in 4x4 mode...

Kick it old school and rake her. Roush up front, stock out back...

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[shatter]

Kick it old school and rake her. Roush up front, stock out back...

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Bring back the stinkbug!!

I ordered the steeda ultralites today. Will decide on struts/shocks some other day.

 

[shatter]

Installed the springs today!

Put the Steeda Ultralites in today with CaliHPAddict's and Graypny's help. Cali hooked us up with a simple method to drop the front springs without using a spring compressor, everything went smooth. The rears were super simple to swap out. Here are some before/after pictures (before car being driven or the springs having time to settle etc.) Only down side is it makes me want wider tires now! Ride was firmer but not harsh at all, very nice indeed.

Thanks everyone for your advice and help!! Steeda = good

 

[oman_cobra]

Steeda, im buying them soon.
personally, i believe almost in all steeda products..

 

[Charlie Sheen]

Looks good!

 

[C-Liz-Go]

I did the Roush rear springs only. No need to change any other suspension parts (i.e. panhard rod). No noticable harshness or real comfort in the drive. Main benefit is it is a cheaper/easier, and for me it accomplished my main goal which was to lower the rear because stock it sits way too high.

You know, it's funny about what you say regarding the gap. I am so used to seeing my wheel wells filled with tire, that when I see a stock GT, I'm like "DAMN, that's a lot of empty space"...but yesterday I DID slam the subframes into a driveway that was higher than expected.

 

[GRAYPNY]

Looks great Shatter!

 

[TexasKyle]

You know, it's funny about what you say regarding the gap. I am so used to seeing my wheel wells filled with tire, that when I see a stock GT, I'm like "DAMN, that's a lot of empty space"...but yesterday I DID slam the subframes into a driveway that was higher than expected.

You seem to have the worst luck with that sort of thing Liz.

Looks great Shatter!