My steeda (and koni) goodies arrived!!!
4/30/14 | 05:51 PM
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4/30/14 | 06:14 PM
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^ for a spring install and shock/strut install, you're looking at 400 - 500 bucks, then add alignment. So as you can see, doing it yourself will save you 400-500 bucks. Hence what I'm doing on Friday. Besides, I want to LEARN. 
So I will attempt this with a couple of knowledgeable buddies with tools. Wish me luck.
So I will attempt this with a couple of knowledgeable buddies with tools. Wish me luck.
4/30/14 | 06:51 PM
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YES!!!! I didnt want to say anything cause to each his own, but when i saw you post earlier about paying for the install, i said to myself "****, imagine what other parts he could have bought with the money spent on the install.. Oh well too bad." Then i read your update, and again, HELL YEAHHH!!!! dude its so much fun doing this stuff. It is not as hard as it seems, and feels great to not only have the cool parts on the car but know more clearly how they're all connected + satisfaction of doing it yourself. When i get parts, i do it partially cause i want to improve performance but also for the fun of installing it. Im sure you'll be successful with the installation, if even a noob like me could do it almost entirely on my own, you can definitely do it with a bunch of knowledgeable buddies. 
This, well sort of. I was thinking more along the lines of how much beer $500 would buy! Seriously, I was hoping you'd change your mind and you did. Good for you, you're a better man for tackling the job yourself. It took me more than 3.5 hours but I was working by myself. John
4/30/14 | 10:37 PM
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Rears are done!!! I can't believe I was going to pay someone to do that rear spring install 
. That was so easy. Geesh. I was done in about 1-1/2 hours. The other 1/2 hour was spent adjusting the perches to get the height equal on both sides. I dropped it about 1.25" in the rear. The install itself was not that bad at all. I lifted the car on 2 jack stands in the rear, then supported the axle via my jack. Then removed the sway bar then shock bolts, then slowly lowered the axle, then supported it with another jack stand. Removed old spring, then installed new perches, greased everything, then placed coilover spring. Voila, done. Tomorrow night, I'll start on the fronts. I don't think it'll be that bad either. At least I'll prep it before my buddies come Friday pm. Here's some pics of the install process tonight
. That was so easy. Geesh. I was done in about 1-1/2 hours. The other 1/2 hour was spent adjusting the perches to get the height equal on both sides. I dropped it about 1.25" in the rear. The install itself was not that bad at all. I lifted the car on 2 jack stands in the rear, then supported the axle via my jack. Then removed the sway bar then shock bolts, then slowly lowered the axle, then supported it with another jack stand. Removed old spring, then installed new perches, greased everything, then placed coilover spring. Voila, done. Tomorrow night, I'll start on the fronts. I don't think it'll be that bad either. At least I'll prep it before my buddies come Friday pm. Here's some pics of the install process tonight
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5/1/14 | 12:28 AM
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Rears are done!!! I can't believe I was going to pay someone to do that rear spring install . That was so easy. Geesh. I was done in about 1-1/2 hours. The other 1/2 hour was spent adjusting the perches to get the height equal on both sides. I dropped it about 1.25" in the rear. The install itself was not that bad at all. I lifted the car on 2 jack stands in the rear, then supported the axle via my jack. Then removed the sway bar then shock bolts, then slowly lowered the axle, then supported it with another jack stand. Removed old spring, then installed new perches, greased everything, then placed coilover spring. Voila, done. Tomorrow night, I'll start on the fronts. I don't think it'll be that bad either. At least I'll prep it before my buddies come Friday pm. Here's some pics of the install process tonight
. That was so easy. Geesh. I was done in about 1-1/2 hours. The other 1/2 hour was spent adjusting the perches to get the height equal on both sides. I dropped it about 1.25" in the rear. The install itself was not that bad at all. I lifted the car on 2 jack stands in the rear, then supported the axle via my jack. Then removed the sway bar then shock bolts, then slowly lowered the axle, then supported it with another jack stand. Removed old spring, then installed new perches, greased everything, then placed coilover spring. Voila, done. Tomorrow night, I'll start on the fronts. I don't think it'll be that bad either. At least I'll prep it before my buddies come Friday pm. Here's some pics of the install process tonightLast edited by GrnT; 5/1/14 at 12:29 AM.
5/1/14 | 05:35 AM
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Yeah... I had the links in my prior thread where I was debating between these or the ground control units, remember?
http://www.steeda.com/store/steeda-m...stem-555-8126/
But from what I understand, there are few "real" rear coilovers because the shocks and springs are separate on our SRA mustang setups. I think the full rear coilovers are for race applications only.
Thanks mark. I'm looking forward to taking these puppies at the track. But yes, now I can adjust to match the front or when I have heavy passenger or cargo load or when I track her. I researched extensively before going with steeda. I can't wait to try them out.
http://www.steeda.com/store/steeda-m...stem-555-8126/
But from what I understand, there are few "real" rear coilovers because the shocks and springs are separate on our SRA mustang setups. I think the full rear coilovers are for race applications only.
Thanks mark. I'm looking forward to taking these puppies at the track. But yes, now I can adjust to match the front or when I have heavy passenger or cargo load or when I track her. I researched extensively before going with steeda. I can't wait to try them out.
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5/1/14 | 08:54 AM
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Yeah... I had the links in my prior thread where I was debating between these or the ground control units, remember? http://www.steeda.com/store/steeda-m...stem-555-8126/ But from what I understand, there are few "real" rear coilovers because the shocks and springs are separate on our SRA mustang setups. I think the full rear coilovers are for race applications only. Thanks mark. I'm looking forward to taking these puppies at the track. But yes, now I can adjust to match the front or when I have heavy passenger or cargo load or when I track her. I researched extensively before going with steeda. I can't wait to try them out.
5/1/14 | 10:15 AM
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I did have a question for you guys tho.. 3 actually.
1) You didn't include torque specs for the perch nut. I couldn't get my torque wrench up there anyways, due to space, etc. So I just torqued it "snug". I would venture to guess, maybe 85 ft lbs?. Is that acceptable?
2) The set screw (allen) to secure the perch ring and not have it "walk" after you set the height... does that clamp on to the threads? If so, I assume we're not supposed to tighten that set screw TOO much? Can I damage anything if over tightened? I was thinking about it a lot last night while I was installing it, getting all worried. Just let me know if I'm supposed to take it "easy" on that set screw.
3) Your instructions say "clockwise to raise the vehicle" and "counter clockwise to lower the vehicle". I'm sure this is relative to the vantage point lol... but, I was going clockwise, and it was actually lowering the vehicle. Perhaps you could avoid confusion by stating something like "raise the perch to raise the vehicle" and "lower the perch to lower the vehicle." Simpler, and avoids confusion for inept people like me HAHAHA.
I haven't driven it yet, but will provide feedback once I do, after I install the front Konis and springs. Stay tuned.
What do you mean by 150 and 60????
5/1/14 | 10:30 AM
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Lol duhh that's why I said springs and perches *minus* shocks :P
So how much were just the springs and perches?
And when I clicked the link, the "you save $60" sign is huge, but the price is super small.
So how much were just the springs and perches?
And when I clicked the link, the "you save $60" sign is huge, but the price is super small.
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5/1/14 | 10:37 AM
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must have worked because it suckered me in, right TJ? haha...
5/1/14 | 10:41 AM
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5/1/14 | 11:08 AM
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What would a shop normally charge to install a kit like this including a panhard bar in the bank and aligning the rear end? I have about 500 miles on my 2014 GT and don't have access to a lift or many tools. I have debated lowering the car but from a handling standpoint it sounds like it might be worth it.