Steeda springs with stock struts? - The Ford Focus Forum

**Currency** · 11-03-2009, 10:09 PM

Quick question.. anyone know if you can make the steeda springs work with just stock struts?

**Lancer211** · 11-03-2009, 11:54 PM

Yes, it will "work", but most people will tell you that you'll destroy your stock dampers fairly quickly by running them with lowering springs.

**Currency** · 11-04-2009, 08:39 AM

thx man. whats the best route to go if i wanna drop an inch? just full steeda springs with struts? or is there something better. im also looking for a good price too.

**Lancer211** · 11-04-2009, 09:19 AM

Eibach Pro-Kit springs and dampers will lower your car about 1.5".

**GapBoyPCS** · 11-04-2009, 07:24 PM

SVT suspension drops you about 0.75"...the kit from Ford Racing is relatively cheap, and you won't lose driveability or much ride comfort.

**hommie** · 11-06-2009, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Lancer211

Eibach Pro-Kit springs and dampers will lower your car about 1.5".

Actually the Eibach springs are closer to an inch. That would be my choice or maybe the Vogtland springs because the work good and they are cheap

**pssdfocus** · 11-07-2009, 11:52 PM

i got more than 1.5 out of both sets of eibach pro's that i've had? 02 focus and 06 focus

**hommie** · 11-08-2009, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by pssdfocus

i got more than 1.5 out of both sets of eibach pro's that i've had? 02 focus and 06 focus

That is strange. I have never gotten more then about an 1" everytime I have used the pro kit

**pssdfocus** · 11-08-2009, 07:18 PM

i have a 06 st and got 1.4 f and 1.8 r on my current pro-kit

**svt3d** · 11-11-2009, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by pssdfocus

i have a 06 st and got 1.4 f and 1.8 r on my current pro-kit

Those numbers sound closer to sportlines numbers

**hommie** · 11-12-2009, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by svt3d

Those numbers sound closer to sportlines numbers

That is what I was thinking

**fatphocus** · 11-13-2009, 11:42 PM

yes it will work, i currently am running h&r reds on stock struts and these are 2.0+ drop and struts still going strong....

**hommie** · 11-15-2009, 11:51 AM

It will work with the stock dampers. It will just make them wear out sooner.

**01slo-cus** · 11-15-2009, 05:50 PM

It will "work" w/ the stock dampers but the ride will not be good. I ran mine like that for a while and when I got on the dippy, bumpy, pitchy back roads we have around here it was very clear that the stock struts were grossly under dampened for the springs I had. It would bottom out easy and would fly upwards like it wanted to leave the ground every time I'd hit a big dip in the road (far too little rebound dampening). To replace the aging stockers I bought a set of the SVT struts and the ride is beautiful. Nice and tightly controlled, seldom ever bottoms (w/ 1.5" drop springs) and is still very comfortable. Best of all, the SVT struts are no more than the junk Monroe stock replacement type struts you'd get at a parts store.

I am "King cheapskate" but if I had it to do again I would save up the little extra cash and buy the SVT struts right off of the bat. Well worth the money and the time savings of having to pull the whole thing apart twice.

**Lancer211** · 11-15-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by svt3d

Those numbers sound closer to sportlines numbers

Agreed.

**Currency** · 11-16-2009, 11:08 PM

Thanks guys, come spring im def going to do the svt set up.

**01slo-cus** · 11-17-2009, 07:01 AM

You won't be disappointed.

**Lancer211** · 11-17-2009, 04:03 PM

That's what I'm doing. I originally bought a set of used Eibachs, but then I decided to just go for a full new SVT setup.

**svtf02red** · 11-17-2009, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by fatphocus

yes it will work, i currently am running h&r reds on stock struts and these are 2.0+ drop and struts still going strong....

Throw on a set of Koni yellows and you'll see that your stock struts are not really still going strong

11-03-2009, 10:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
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11-03-2009, 11:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lancer211 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,347	Re: Steeda springs with stock struts? Yes, it will "work", but most people will tell you that you'll destroy your stock dampers fairly quickly by running them with lowering springs. __________________ For sale: Eibach Pro-Kit springs, sedan taillight, lower grille, DPFE, EVR, MAFS, side markers, trunk handle, fuel door, gas pedal, headlight switch, AC/vent/defrost button, hazard switch, ashtray, silver console bezel, HVAC controls, gauge w/ tach. 2004 infrared Focus SE Zetec ATX sedan "Ruby" CarDomain Page

11-04-2009, 08:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
Currency Rookie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Canada Eh Posts: 10	Re: Steeda springs with stock struts? thx man. whats the best route to go if i wanna drop an inch? just full steeda springs with struts? or is there something better. im also looking for a good price too. __________________ Yellow 2002 ZX3, K&N high flow intake, 65mm focus central throttle body, Steeda Exhaust, Race Header, Screamin Demon Ignition Coil, Short Shifter.

11-04-2009, 09:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
Lancer211 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,347	Re: Steeda springs with stock struts? Eibach Pro-Kit springs and dampers will lower your car about 1.5". __________________ For sale: Eibach Pro-Kit springs, sedan taillight, lower grille, DPFE, EVR, MAFS, side markers, trunk handle, fuel door, gas pedal, headlight switch, AC/vent/defrost button, hazard switch, ashtray, silver console bezel, HVAC controls, gauge w/ tach. 2004 infrared Focus SE Zetec ATX sedan "Ruby" CarDomain Page

11-04-2009, 07:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
GapBoyPCS Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Waterloo/Toronto/GTA, Ontario, Canada Posts: 10,227	Re: Steeda springs with stock struts? SVT suspension drops you about 0.75"...the kit from Ford Racing is relatively cheap, and you won't lose driveability or much ride comfort. __________________ Richard - 2002 ZTS \| Sangria Red \| 434,000+ km...Be Bold, Stay Focused 24-7 Redline Rendezvous \| OFOC - Ontario Focus Owners Club \| SVTOA-Toronto [FJ] focaljet - Forum Guidelines - Welcome to the Jet - Team Canada - FJ Store - Sponsors - SEARCH

11-07-2009, 11:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
pssdfocus Rookie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: michigan Posts: 34	Re: Steeda springs with stock struts? i got more than 1.5 out of both sets of eibach pro's that i've had? 02 focus and 06 focus __________________ lg 06 st-steeda sri,eibach pro-kit,25mm rsb,asa ar1's

11-08-2009, 07:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
pssdfocus Rookie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: michigan Posts: 34	Re: Steeda springs with stock struts? i have a 06 st and got 1.4 f and 1.8 r on my current pro-kit __________________ lg 06 st-steeda sri,eibach pro-kit,25mm rsb,asa ar1's

11-13-2009, 11:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
fatphocus TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hamilton, ON Posts: 108	Re: Steeda springs with stock struts? yes it will work, i currently am running h&r reds on stock struts and these are 2.0+ drop and struts still going strong.... __________________ 2000 Focus ZX3 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3196161

11-15-2009, 11:51 AM	#13 (permalink)
hommie [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 6,709	Re: Steeda springs with stock struts? It will work with the stock dampers. It will just make them wear out sooner. __________________ 2009 Focus SES Coupe FSWERKS CAI, FSWERKS up & lower stress bars, H&R coilovers, Magnaflow Exhaust, Steeda STS.

11-15-2009, 05:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
01slo-cus Rookie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 42	Re: Steeda springs with stock struts? It will "work" w/ the stock dampers but the ride will not be good. I ran mine like that for a while and when I got on the dippy, bumpy, pitchy back roads we have around here it was very clear that the stock struts were grossly under dampened for the springs I had. It would bottom out easy and would fly upwards like it wanted to leave the ground every time I'd hit a big dip in the road (far too little rebound dampening). To replace the aging stockers I bought a set of the SVT struts and the ride is beautiful. Nice and tightly controlled, seldom ever bottoms (w/ 1.5" drop springs) and is still very comfortable. Best of all, the SVT struts are no more than the junk Monroe stock replacement type struts you'd get at a parts store. I am "King cheapskate" but if I had it to do again I would save up the little extra cash and buy the SVT struts right off of the bat. Well worth the money and the time savings of having to pull the whole thing apart twice. __________________ 2001 ZX3 CAI, ported TB, SVT header, UDP, 2.5" exhaust and still barely gets out of it's own way!

11-16-2009, 11:08 PM	#16 (permalink)
Currency Rookie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Canada Eh Posts: 10	Re: Steeda springs with stock struts? Thanks guys, come spring im def going to do the svt set up. __________________ Yellow 2002 ZX3, K&N high flow intake, 65mm focus central throttle body, Steeda Exhaust, Race Header, Screamin Demon Ignition Coil, Short Shifter.

11-17-2009, 07:01 AM	#17 (permalink)
01slo-cus Rookie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 42	Re: Steeda springs with stock struts? You won't be disappointed. __________________ 2001 ZX3 CAI, ported TB, SVT header, UDP, 2.5" exhaust and still barely gets out of it's own way!

11-17-2009, 04:03 PM	#18 (permalink)
Lancer211 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,347	Re: Steeda springs with stock struts? That's what I'm doing. I originally bought a set of used Eibachs, but then I decided to just go for a full new SVT setup. __________________ For sale: Eibach Pro-Kit springs, sedan taillight, lower grille, DPFE, EVR, MAFS, side markers, trunk handle, fuel door, gas pedal, headlight switch, AC/vent/defrost button, hazard switch, ashtray, silver console bezel, HVAC controls, gauge w/ tach. 2004 infrared Focus SE Zetec ATX sedan "Ruby" CarDomain Page

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