GrayGhost01GT

hey guys whats up I have installed the Steeda Sport Springs and the Steeda X2 Ball joints. Should I get new Caster and Chamber plates so my Tires wont wear bad Has anyone ever used these springs will I be ok I got the Stock Shocks and Struts. Please Help!

04BlueGT

Up to 2 inches, the stock shocks and struts are fine. BUT, you need bumpsteer kit. Steeda states that you need them if you use the ball joints. Or, C&C plates. Or, offset rack bushings. You gotta do something for the steering geometry or get used to buying new tires.

Good luck.

GrayGhost01GT

Really Uhhh Crap I just bought a Bassani Aft so im tight for money I just dropped it like 1 inch and a 1 3/4 in the rear uh I used the X2 Ball joints. do I really still need them how much tire wear am I looking at? How much money am I lookeing at for the bumpsteer install? and ideas

04BlueGT

You can get the offset rack bushing for about $45 from Ford (et al) and install them yourself with a jack and stands. I would budget two hours, since you've never done it. Neither have I, but my buddy is helping me do it on the 27th.

As for tire wear, the inside edges will take the brunt of it. You should be okay on the short term, but I'd do it as quickly as possible. Not only will the tires wear, but hitting bumps can cause your front to hop around a little ergo, 'bumpsteer'.

Good luck. I'll post my results with the offsets after we get them done on the 27th. I think you can wait that long safely, if you want. It looks to be straight forward and simple.