Problems with Steeda Sport Rear Springs Install
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Problems with Steeda Sport Rear Springs Install
Hi, I'm a bit in a bind. I was installing my Steeda Sport springs in my 2015 GT today, and when I went to raise up the drivers side rear subframe to install the mount bolts, they bolts did not line up and we off my maybe a 1/4 inch or more! Did I mess something up? I was on a Lift and the Air Force base that I work at. They closed at 5pm, so I had to leave it up and supported on the lift and I will go back tomorrow to figure it out. Any help will be greatly appreachiated.
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Hi, I'm a bit in a bind. I was installing my Steeda Sport springs in my 2015 GT today, and when I went to raise up the drivers side rear subframe to install the mount bolts, they bolts did not line up and we off my maybe a 1/4 inch or more! Did I mess something up? I was on a Lift and the Air Force base that I work at. They closed at 5pm, so I had to leave it up and supported on the lift and I will go back tomorrow to figure it out. Any help will be greatly appreachiated.
Best Regards,
TJ
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Thank you so much TJ. I'm heading back to the base soon and the garage opens at 8 am central time. I do remember that I installed the top of the shock first. That might be my problem. I will call when I get to the car
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Essentially, what is going on is, the car is misaligned from the factory.
When you unbolted the rear subframe it shifted and you just need to get it back aligned and everything will be okay.
I’d suggest an alignment too as it seems like the subframe has moved since you started this install.
Something you can look into is our alignment kit:
https://www.steeda.com/steeda-s550-m...-555-4438.html
Best Regards,
TJ
When you unbolted the rear subframe it shifted and you just need to get it back aligned and everything will be okay.
I’d suggest an alignment too as it seems like the subframe has moved since you started this install.
Something you can look into is our alignment kit:
https://www.steeda.com/steeda-s550-m...-555-4438.html
Best Regards,
TJ
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Yeah, sounds like that was the problem. I was able disconect both tops of the shocks, and loosen the right side bolts some, and with both subframes supported i carefully lowerd the right side just enough, and had someone push on the left side and we were able to get it to slide back in place. I made some minor adjustments and then tighened everthing back up and installed the rest of the bolts and shocks. Then I took the car strait to my local Ford Dealership for an alignment. I told them what happened and that its a common problem just like you said. I wish I had bought that kit before I did all this... Oh well, hopefully I will not be messing with the rear suspension again for a while. Thank you again so much for your help.
