Steeda vs. H&R Springs

GearHead_1 · May 28, 2021

I've done some searching and no doubt I've missed this. It seems like a question that would have been asked before but I didn't find anything. Seems like H&R springs are a more commonly installed spring than the Steeda set. Has anyone done a heads up comparison of the two brands? Wondering which set was preferred and why. Thanks.

UNBROKEN · May 28, 2021

H&R sit roughly 1/2” lower...other than that I haven’t seen any negatives from either.

Blown F-150 · May 28, 2021

I went with the Steeda springs. I preferred the look of them and keeping a touch of rake for when it’s loaded up so it won’t drag tail.

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zdubyadubya · May 28, 2021

in addition to what @UNBROKEN says, it also appears that the Steeda springs tend to "settle" over time more than H&R do. so some folks with Steeda ended up with more drop than advertised (such as me) where there have been a few H&R guys getting a little less than advertised. side by side its basically impossible to tell them apart. additionally, prices have come down on the H&Rs. when they first launched there was a good $200 price difference between the two brands. that discrenpency has been almost wiped out with the most recent prices you can find. the biggest difference you will notice in person is that the H&R springs give you a level stance (they drop the rear more) where the Steeda springs retain the factory raked look and sit a little higher in the rear.

pelotonracer2 · Sep 4, 2021

I posted this a few minutes ago...

https://www.explorerst.org/threads/lowering-springs-pros-and-cons.2110/#post-31023

Dark Knight · Sep 21, 2021

any problems with ground clearance after the install? Pelotonracer, you listed the rear higher and raked look on the Steeda as a con, why? performance or styling?

pelotonracer2 · Sep 21, 2021

The Steeda springs don't look as good in my honest opinion. There is plenty of ground clearance.

There is more control and the handling is more precise with the Steeda springs. Weight transfer is more pronounced with the H&Rs and there is more body roll. The H&Rs are more "floaty". Steeda springs are stiffer and I think they work better with the rest of the stock suspension. I bet with firmer shocks the H&Rs would feel more precise.

UNBROKEN · Sep 21, 2021

pelotonracer2 said:

That’s all I’m really hoping for…some double adjustable “real” shocks and struts. I’m fine with not having a full on coilover if I can get my hands on those.

pelotonracer2 · Sep 21, 2021

UNBROKEN said:

Me too. I think upgraded shocks and struts in tandem with the H&R springs and rear sway bar will be really nice. If the Steeda springs offered the same handling but with the H&R drop it would be almost PERFECT. I really don't want to do coilovers, even though they might be fully adjustable. I'd rather spend the money elsewhere.

Dark Knight · Sep 22, 2021

so the Steeda handle a little better, but dont look as good or drop as much as the H&R, any thoughts about the Steed roll bar?

pelotonracer2 · Sep 22, 2021

Correct. The Steeda sway bar helps a lot but I never tried it with the stock springs so I can't say how much it actually does minus the drop springs. The Steeda combo really helps the handling and preciseness and steering feel (sharpness). The H&R springs look better but dont handle as well. The H&R ride better (more comfortable) and lower more which looks better. I love the way my Explorer looks with the back lowered even with the front.

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