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Lowering Springs: Lethal, Eibach, Steeda, H&R PROS and CONS
- Thread starter SmittysST
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It’s not paint on Steeda’s parts, it’s a powder coat. That coating on suspension parts that flex will come off and lead to rust. They did offer me a replacement sway bar as well, but I have no desire to repeat the process every couple years. A Tier One supplier like Eibach probably won’t have coating issues, which goes the same for the OE components.
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Yeah very true, not sure why I indicated "Paint" when its definitely a powder coat issue. I have heard that when getting springs powder coated in the aftermarket world to be vigilant in researching who you have do them. With shot peened material and the required heat needed it is a good idea to have someone who knows what they are doing. Is there a chance that Steeda has sorted out the issue with the failing coatings on their product? I assume when there is a issue with something like that they would work on a fix? I have just about replaced all my vehicles springs whether its to lower or raise and have never had an issue with coatings. If no change has been done, my choices have definitely lessened. Thx for all the great information!!
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- Sacramento, CA, USA
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- 2021 Explorer ST Carbonized Gray
Well, when I was putting on my winter tire set the other day, I noticed one of my rear Steeda springs was severely corroded--not just surface rust! So much so that I am questioning whether it is safe. I sprayed it heavily with black Fluid Film (maybe I should have taken pictures first) and reached out to Steeda. Bought the springs in August 2020 so it's been a little over 3 years. Their response was they are not responsible for environmental causes. Disappointed to say the least. Especially when I mentioned that I had the original Steeda RSB that was rubbing on some springs. I cut the end off the RSB a year ago but the severe corrosion "may" have been due to contact with a sliding RSB. May go H&R instead since 3 years lifespan is kind of ridiculous!
Drenched in black Fluid Film but trust me, it's bad and much deeper than surface rust.
Drenched in black Fluid Film but trust me, it's bad and much deeper than surface rust.
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trying to finish up my lethal lowering springs install, all done except I cannot get the top hat on front passenger side to line up with the small wedge side to the outside. Its in place but when I tighten the top nut it spins like 25 degrees to the left. Yes tightened with pass through socket while holding center spindle. It’s driving me crazy. Thanks for any help
trying to finish up my lethal lowering springs install, all done except I cannot get the top hat on front passenger side to line up with the small wedge side to the outside. Its in place but when I tighten the top nut it spins like 25 degrees to the left. Yes tightened with pass through socket while holding center spindle. It’s driving me crazy. Thanks for any help
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- (2) 2021 Explorer ST (White & Carbonized Grey)
Coming up on 2 years with H&R springs and I'm as happy now as I was on day 1. I like the even drop and that they're not super stiff so it still rides nice when going straight. In the turns the Steeda sway bar does its job, though after seeing some of the pics around here I need to start keeping tabs on the paint.
