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Newly installed Steeda springs and exhaust.

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Not to noticeable but looks so much better to me.

I like how the Steeda springs keep that raked look.

Truck rides better but can notice there is less travel (obviously) when you go over tracks etc. St lowered.jpg
 

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Agreed looks much better.
 

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My installer claims that they should settle within the first few miles of driving. I guess a matter of opinion.
I haven't gone to get an alignment yet but plan on it.
It feels fine but just to be certain.
 

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I went with Steeda springs as well and love it, it did settle a little making the rake a little less noticeable but still present.
 

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Steeda springs are great. The rear sway bar is a MUST as well.
 

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Steeda springs are great. The rear sway bar is a MUST as well.
I was on the fence about adding that. So it's worth the money then?
 

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if i could do only 3 things, it would be Steeda springs, Steeda RSB, and subwoofer. Definitely worth it.
 

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if i could do only 3 things, it would be Steeda springs, Steeda RSB, and subwoofer. Definitely worth it.
Can't disagree. Those were the first three things I purchased and I haven't even got my ride yet :)
 

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I've got a JL Audio TW5V2 I'm going to try to stuff in a custom enclosure where the stock sub goes.
 

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I use the JL Audio 10" TW3 compact enclosure box.
 

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Any tire rub when turning or bottoming out when hitting bumps? Basically any cons that you can think of from experience? Seriously considering the Steeda springs at this point to reduce body roll and over all handling.
 

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No cons at all.
The truck actually rides better on proper roadways.
Handles better rand rides smoother.
I do feel small pot holes etc. a bit more but that was to be expected.
 

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Has anybody towed a boat behind their Lowered ST with Steeda Springs? Have you had any issueswith brear tires rubbing??
Whats the distance between your tire and wheel well trim when lowered?
 

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Has anyone ran into voided suspension warranty situations with lowering springs? Magnuson-Moss Warranty act aside since no one wants to get legal involved and end up costing you more money and time in the long run fighting the dealership.
 

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No rubbing with me either. Haven't towed anything, I'll have to get the tape out to give you the gap measurement. I went with steeda vs HR because I didn't want to drop it too much. I also did the sway bar and strut tower bar from steeda and it handles like a go kart now. Small increase in stiffness like @ARC mentioned but nothing unbearable ride quality is amazing and 0 body roll even when doing an aggressive u turn or going into a turn hard.
 

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Have you had any issues with the sway bar rubbing? I've heard several guys complaining about the bar rubbing against the springs? Also which hole did you set the bar to?
 



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