Suspension

04 STANG · 05-19-2005, 10:14 PM

So I want to install speeda sport springs from mustang tuning and was wondering what else I would need. Like the X2 joints, caster/camber plates, bump steer kit, and/or anything else for it and if it is worth replacing all of them at once. Thanks

*Lances03SVT* · 05-20-2005, 03:24 AM

I havent replaced anything but the springs.If you dont go lower than 1 1/2 there isnt much need.I didnt even need a alignement after my springs were installed,the mechanic did one anyway and said very little adjustements were made. I would replace the shocks and struts if you have alot of miles on them though.

owentl · 05-21-2005, 05:27 AM

I have not installed mine yet, but I am going to also do the Steeda Sport springs. I did a lot of research before I got them. Everywhere that I read said you didn't need to replace the springs/struts because you installed springs, but with the stock ones not that great and already have wear on them it is a good idea. A lot of sits said that b/c the springs have a different spring rate the factory shocks will wear out soon anyways?? I figured while I have the car in the air and am removing stuff anyways it just makes sense.

USMCstang · 05-21-2005, 07:33 AM

You wont need anything extra with Steeda Sports. They don't drop the car over 1.5"...which is your limit on the stock struts. The reason myself, and other people have put fox body spec struts on is not because of different spring rates, it's because of suspension travel. You don't have to worry about bottoming out with only an inch to an inch and a quarter drop that the steedas give.

You'll be fine

*madmatt* · 05-21-2005, 08:24 AM

Is it still a good idea to change em out anyways though? I mean, the stock ones suck anyway, so why not?

Blue02GT · 05-21-2005, 12:19 PM

I have had the Steeda's on for two years with no issues. I did put Tokico adjustable drag struts on but not because of the springs. You will be fine just installing the springs.

fastmustangs1 · 05-21-2005, 09:39 PM

With the Steeda springs you won't need CC plates or X2 joints. However I would install struts and shocks. Also I highly recommend a good subframe connector like Maximum Motorsports get them welded in. Later on you can also get rear lower control arms as well. You can get those from MM too.

Matt :3some:

dom · 05-24-2005, 01:30 PM

you can see what i use in my link in my sig. its more drag related however

Keifer · 06-22-2005, 08:14 PM

I installed my Steed sports along with the offset bushings, had it realigned after about 500 or so miles to let the springs settle in a bit. Now im getting that shimmy in my steering wheel when I press the brakes and also its a little noticable when driving. I am figuring on the rotors or a new wheel balance. Has or did anyone else notice this problem, if so what was the correct remedy?

05-19-2005, 10:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
04 STANG GT Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 123	Suspension So I want to install speeda sport springs from mustang tuning and was wondering what else I would need. Like the X2 joints, caster/camber plates, bump steer kit, and/or anything else for it and if it is worth replacing all of them at once. Thanks __________________ 2004 Mustang GT

05-20-2005, 03:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
Lances03SVT Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Carthage, Missouri Posts: 9,247	I havent replaced anything but the springs.If you dont go lower than 1 1/2 there isnt much need.I didnt even need a alignement after my springs were installed,the mechanic did one anyway and said very little adjustements were made. I would replace the shocks and struts if you have alot of miles on them though. __________________ _______________________ 2003 Cobra SOLD

05-21-2005, 05:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
owentl Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 77	I have not installed mine yet, but I am going to also do the Steeda Sport springs. I did a lot of research before I got them. Everywhere that I read said you didn't need to replace the springs/struts because you installed springs, but with the stock ones not that great and already have wear on them it is a good idea. A lot of sits said that b/c the springs have a different spring rate the factory shocks will wear out soon anyways?? I figured while I have the car in the air and am removing stuff anyways it just makes sense. __________________ 2000 Convertible GT Installed: [size=1]- Steeda Tri-Ax, Steeda Underdrive Pulleys, Flowmaster 40 series weld-ins, Steeda Sport Springs, Tokico "Mach 1" struts/shocks, Steeda CAI, Dragon Plenum, Accufab 70mm TB, Steeda Strut Tower Brace, Grille Delete, xcal2 dyno tune 254.66 RWHP 297.80 TQ on 89 Octane

05-21-2005, 07:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
USMCstang Secretary of Defense Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Akron, OH...5 Mins from Summit Racing Posts: 355	You wont need anything extra with Steeda Sports. They don't drop the car over 1.5"...which is your limit on the stock struts. The reason myself, and other people have put fox body spec struts on is not because of different spring rates, it's because of suspension travel. You don't have to worry about bottoming out with only an inch to an inch and a quarter drop that the steedas give. You'll be fine __________________ ~Mike 98 GT 4R70W Buckeye Stangs - Ohio Based Mustang Enthusiasts

05-21-2005, 08:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
madmatt Traitor...lol Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 7,929	Is it still a good idea to change em out anyways though? I mean, the stock ones suck anyway, so why not? __________________ RPMPlanets

05-21-2005, 12:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
Blue02GT Ex Mini Smack King Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: St. Louis Posts: 868	I have had the Steeda's on for two years with no issues. I did put Tokico adjustable drag struts on but not because of the springs. You will be fine just installing the springs. __________________ True Blue 2002 GT Premium 4r70W 1/8 8.205@ 84.780 1/4 12.874@ 107.20 Bolt on's n/a NMRA #7703 Dyno'd at Modular Depot 251 hp. 291 Tq. 4.30's, 3500 Stall converter, Steeda upper & Lowers, Tokico drag struts, M & M frame connectors, P & A valve body, C&L plenum, Accufab 75mm TB, Jet Hot Long tubes, Hooker O/R X, Steeda catback,SCT tune,Steeda pullies.

05-21-2005, 09:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
fastmustangs1 Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 51	With the Steeda springs you won't need CC plates or X2 joints. However I would install struts and shocks. Also I highly recommend a good subframe connector like Maximum Motorsports get them welded in. Later on you can also get rear lower control arms as well. You can get those from MM too. Matt :3some: __________________ Kenny Brown front springs, H&R Sport rears, GT Swaybars, GRC Full-length subs, Koni sport struts and shocks,Kenny Brown STB, k-member brace, Maximum Motorsports lower control arms, aluminum rack bushings, Energy Urethane sway bar, spring isolator,and rear shock bushings, etc.

05-24-2005, 01:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
dom whos gonna ban me next? Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: baltimore, MD Posts: 1,268	you can see what i use in my link in my sig. its more drag related however __________________ 2007 explorer limited procharged 2002gt sold new project: 427w c4 9" fox

06-22-2005, 08:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
Keifer Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 18	I installed my Steed sports along with the offset bushings, had it realigned after about 500 or so miles to let the springs settle in a bit. Now im getting that shimmy in my steering wheel when I press the brakes and also its a little noticable when driving. I am figuring on the rotors or a new wheel balance. Has or did anyone else notice this problem, if so what was the correct remedy?

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