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Steeda vs H&R vs Eibach decision

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Hey
Looking at 3 options for lowering springs:
1. Steeda - smallest amount of drop (about 1.25"), stiffest of 3, good for weight handling/towing
2. Eibach - medium drop (1.3-1.6), softest of 3, keeps somewhat of a rake
3. H&R - lowest drop (1.6-1.75), medium stiffness, best handling, no rake.
Is this correct? I'm leaning towards Eibachs since at times I'll be loading my car with people and ski gear and want a comfy highway ride.
Do Eibachs on STs sag a lot over time, like on mavericks?
Thank you
 

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Handling wise Id say the Eibachs and H&Rs will be the same. The Eibachs will have most drop though, after settling even over H&Rs. I haven’t heard of any problems with the Eibachs sagging on these cars.
 

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Handling wise Id say the Eibachs and H&Rs will be the same. The Eibachs will have most drop though, after settling even over H&Rs. I haven’t heard of any problems with the Eibachs sagging on these cars.
Interesting. Now I'm leaning towards H&R. I also read somewhere that Eibachs bottom out on bump stops on STs. How's ride comfort between 2 in your opinion?
 

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Lowest I’ve seen anyone measure Eibachs is 17” from the axle centerline to the fender front and rear…which is the same as my H&R’s.
 

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Can anyone comment on ride quality?
 

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Eibach instructions are to have the bump stops trimmed. I just forgot, but it hasn’t been an issue.

H&R are the lowest drop I have seen in person.
 

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I see that some people commenting that eibachs settle as low as h&r. Is that true?
 

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Smooth ride with H&Rs!! No issues whatsoever! Like the look as well!!
IMG_7475.jpeg
 

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Smooth ride with H&Rs!! No issues whatsoever! Like the look as well!!
View attachment 25991
Great looking ST! Ordering H&Rs now... will try ford's suggestion for rear spring swap, using internal spring compressor. One of my buddies works for ford service department in Florida and he said that rear spring comes out super easy if you use internal spring compressor, there is even a hole at the bottom for the bolt to come through. Will see this weekend. Wish me luck. Lol
 



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