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Lowering Springs Pros and Cons

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Thanks. No towing for me. Have Tahoe Limited and Q7 for that
 

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You forgot Eibachs
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Eibachs reputation proceeds them but they just were released so they slipped my mind.
 

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Im looking at the Eibachs, anyone have them and can offer any pros and cons here?
 

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I just received my eibach springs today. Going to attempt to install them in my garage soon.
 

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I just received my eibach springs today. Going to attempt to install them in my garage soon.
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Who did you order from? I bought it from Lethal a few weeks ago and they are on backorder until the end of the month (or so they say)!
 

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how are the Eibachs, I want lower and the rake on my car
 

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can springs be powder coated or does the flexing or heat involved in the process make it not work
 

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can springs be powder coated or does the flexing or heat involved in the process make it not work
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I think people have done it quite a few times.
 

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how are the Eibachs, I want lower and the rake on my car
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Just installed H&R's on a new 2023 ST a few weeks ago. The rears ended up sitting about 3/4" higher than the fronts. I like a little rake. IMG_9049.JPG
 

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Just installed H&R's on a new 2023 ST a few weeks ago. The rears ended up sitting about 3/4" higher than the fronts. I like a little rake. View attachment 22879
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Hopefully they settle because the rear is a little high for H&Rs. Looks great either way though.
 

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I've been reading a ton of threads lately about various enhancements and I've seen more than once mention of Steeda products rusting - primarily springs and the sway bar. Does anyone know if Steeda has done anything to rectify this issue? I've seen mentioned that they have a good record of replacing parts that corrode quickly, but I'd much rather them apply a coating that doesn't rust as easily.
 

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I've been reading a ton of threads lately about various enhancements and I've seen more than once mention of Steeda products rusting - primarily springs and the sway bar. Does anyone know if Steeda has done anything to rectify this issue? I've seen mentioned that they have a good record of replacing parts that corrode quickly, but I'd much rather them apply a coating that doesn't rust as easily.
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No, there has been no change in how they cost their products.
 

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No, there has been no change in how they cost their products.
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Conjecture? I noticed the springs are now coded with a date and a version. There is a slight difference in the coiling but not sure if this represents a change in design or manufacturer or normal production variation.

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Conjecture? I noticed the springs are now coded with a date and a version. There is a slight difference in the coiling but not sure if this represents a change in design or manufacturer or normal production variation.
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I might be wrong here but I think that they revised the spring design.
 

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For those that have installed the Steeda Springs, did you keep the Front Springs with the Writting upright ? Have seen on some of the install videos that others have mentioned that with other Brands they fit best when the writting was upside down on the front springs?
 

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Cdubya said:
Conjecture? I noticed the springs are now coded with a date and a version. There is a slight difference in the coiling but not sure if this represents a change in design or manufacturer or normal production variation.

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Plus they are a pretty blue
My old butt, thinks it's low enough. Seat is a tad below ass height so it's an easy ingress
 

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