is it safe just to run the springs. im not looking for struts. thanks

 

Tom (89Trooper), Leo (Leo06GT), and myself are all running Ultralites with the stock dampeners without any issues.

 

This is the only forum that never mentions the strut tower caps. They are are one-time use and you should use a new set, they're about $50 for a pair. I didn't bother with re-using stock spring isolator strips either(the rubber sleeves on the lower front strut springs), steeda already has them on the spring. I also needed one pair of camber bolts on mine(dialed in 1.2 negative camber). No issues with my springs at all. Still all well under $300 total for parts.

Even though it will be out of alignment, drive it around for a couple weeks(about 200 miles) to get it all to seat up and settle before getting it aligned.

 

I've had the Ultralites on for a few months now, no new strut caps, and didn't put new struts on either. I did get the adjustable panhard bar, but the alignment shop said it was still within specs after the install, so nothing needed there.

 

I'm guess that the strut bearing caps are 'one time use' is because the 2 halves can seperate, dislodging the ball bearings within the race.
Luckily, the bearing cap is servicable and the ball bearings re-greased and properly placed within the race if necessary.

On the isolator, I have no idea why Steeda places it 1 1/2 coils up from the end.

The stock ones need to be transferred over so the Ultralites don't sit on the strut perch bare. This is sometimes the cause of metal to metal creaking sounds when driving.

 

new sway brace nuts

 

You can get away with the stock struts but I highly recommend getting the Tokico D-Spec struts and dampers installed when you do the springs. I have the Ultra-lites and D-Specs and adjusted properly the ride quality is better than stock and handles about 300% better.



Earl

 

My thought with the tower caps is IF there is any damage while taking them apart, the $50 peace of mind versus completely disassembling the front again and paying for another alignment again ain't worth the risk.

 

how much did everything run you? thanks

 

Ultralites and nothing else. Although at some point I would like to add d-specs just for the heck of it.

 

what do you think your missing not running the d-specs.? have you riddin in a car with them?

 

It’s been over a year since I installed mine but I think it was around $800.



Earl

 

Ultralites here on stock dampers. No issue. Much better than stock!

 

Nothing it's just I'm sure they can only add to handling performance.

 

Ultralites with stock dampers, and the same result: Much better than stock!

 

I thought I read some where on tms that they are 50 each and not 50 for the pair