Lowering Springs Pros and Cons

[Toadster]

what are the common socket/wrench sizes needed to install these springs?

I don't want to start pulling stuff off then realize I need a different size socket LOL

 

[2020FordRaptor]

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?

It has nothing to do with fitment of the springs, it's just how they stamp their name on the spring. Install them how they fit and should be installed, just ignore how the logo is oriented.

 

[whitenoise98gt]

It has nothing to do with fitment of the springs, it's just how they stamp their name on the spring. Install them how they fit and should be installed, just ignore how the logo is oriented.

Thats what I did when i put them in last week. I was pretty carefully to review how the stock ones were sitting once the hat was off. I really didnt see much of a difference in the orientation of the spring for the "bottom & top" like you do with the rear springs having the big flat section on the bottom side. I put them in "up-right" and even through it does skew slightly towards the strut, once i put the top hat on it was perfect up and down. if i can get it on a lift later this week I will check again as I still need to do an alignment but dont want to do it before if i do happen to need to flip the springs on the struts again.

 

[whitenoise98gt]

what are the common socket/wrench sizes needed to install these springs?

I don't want to start pulling stuff off then realize I need a different size socket LOL

If you pull up the HSF most recent video for spring install he calls out all the sizes and I made a "shopping" list to have handy already out of the tool box. I'll list what i can remember using.
15mm, 24mm, 21mm, 10mm, 13mm, 18mm
13/16in, t40 and t45 torx
hammer, spring compressor

 

[I Bleed Ford Blue]

I put the eibach's on my 23. I like how it sits now that they have settled and I think the ride is better than stock. I put the steedas on my former 21 and they kept the rake and I thought the ride was too harsh for a daily driver on Cleveland roads.

21 with steeda's


23 with eibach's


notice the difference in rake, the 21 looks like the back never was lowered.

 

[2020FordRaptor]

I put the eibach's on my 23. I like how it sits now that they have settled and I think the ride is better than stock. I put the steedas on my former 21 and they kept the rake and I thought the ride was too harsh for a daily driver on Cleveland roads.

21 with steeda's
View attachment 25398

23 with eibach's
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notice the difference in rake, the 21 looks like the back never was lowered.

Forgot about those older gen Edge Sport wheels you put on your old ‘21. Looked good.

 

[hfrog355]

I put the eibach's on my 23. I like how it sits now that they have settled and I think the ride is better than stock. I put the steedas on my former 21 and they kept the rake and I thought the ride was too harsh for a daily driver on Cleveland roads.

21 with steeda's
View attachment 25398

23 with eibach's
View attachment 25400

notice the difference in rake, the 21 looks like the back never was lowered.

I'm debating between these two sets, so I appreciate the photos. Are these shots right after install, or a little time to settle?

 

[I Bleed Ford Blue]

It was after they settled.

 

[I Bleed Ford Blue]

Forgot about those older gen Edge Sport wheels you put on your old ‘21. Looked good.

I kept them when I traded in the 21. I plan on using them again when I wear out the pirelli's on my 23, if I have to buy new tires anyway, I'll just put tires on the 22's

 

[whitenoise98gt]

i know theres been a few that have seen with instances where either the front or back really doesnt change height across multiple spring brands. I just did the Steeds on my 21 last week and theres a def change in both front and back, rake is there but slightly. Before and after

 

[2020FordRaptor]

i know theres been a few that have seen with instances where either the front or back really doesnt change height across multiple spring brands. I just did the Steeds on my 21 last week and theres a def change in both front and back, rake is there but slightly. Before and after View attachment 25402 View attachment 25403

Are those the newer Platinum wheels powder coated? Looks kind of neat.