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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 02:45 AM
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Can you just add the rear lowering springs (steeda as an example) to level out the car w/o changing out shocks - etc? Anyone have a pic with just the rear springs changed out? Thanks
Old Jun 3, 2010 | 06:03 AM
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Yes you can, I have the Roush rear springs on my car to level it out and lots of others have done it.
Old Jun 3, 2010 | 06:08 AM
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+1^^

the Roush rear springs seem to be the ones that most go with
Old Jun 3, 2010 | 08:30 AM
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 08:38 AM
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And since they are the only lowering spring that offers the front and rears separately, it makes for a cheaper option. I ran them on my 07 for a year and had no complaints.

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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 08:53 AM
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My Roush rears are collecting dust in my basement and are like new (less than 2.5K miles). Let me know if you are interested.
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When I swapped my Roush springs on I had the stock ones from a long trip installed. I swapped the rear on first to see how it looked and the rear sat 1/2'' lower than the front with the stock front springs and Steeda HD strut plates. I couldn't understand it because folks said just the rears should level the car but it didn't in my case, I assume because of the Steeda HD strut mounts. Something to consider if you plan to install aftermarket strut plates at a later time.

My steeda competition springs also caused the front to ride about 1/4'' higher so it has to be the plates. With the roush springs I have a 1/4'' rake f/r. Odd, I guess all cars are different.

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