Review: Ford Performance Track Lowering Springs - S650 GT

[TheGrabberBlueGT2024]

I wanted to do a write up for those in the suspension market and also plug the shop who did the work as they did great.

The Car- My car received Ford Performance Track Springs, Steeda Camber Plates, and the Steeda IRS Alignment Kit. The car has been lowered for 5 days and I have put almost 200 miles on the car driving in different places and speeds. Overall the change that I was expecting for everyday driving isn’t much different at all. The ride itself is a little more “bouncy” and that’s me scrambling for things to say. I expected some sort of harsh bare bones driving experience and I’m delighted to say I feel none of that. The car feels tighter and overall more connected to the road. I could only imagine with some track driving those feelings would just get stronger. Some threads notated hearing a clunk from the rear springs due to the rear springs hitting one another but I have not heard any of that. I did order the silencers that were recommended and others have used with good success. Steeda does sell them.

The Parts- I initially ordered the springs from American muscle but I quickly sent them back as they are listed to work with 2024+ mustangs but the part number doesn't match and they didn't even come with the rear isolators. This led me to believe something wasn't right. I did inform American Muscle of the issue. The correct part number is MPN# M-5300-S65T if you go to american muscle you will notice their part number is different and you won't see any rear isolators. The steeda camber plates and IRS alignment kit are both good quality and the part numbers are MPN# 555-8139 and MPN: 555-4438. The silencers are possibly not necessary but for the cheap price on steeda's site I opted to grab them the part number is MPN: SPR02-H2187.

The Photos- I am still in awe of how good the car looks. More mods to come but so far I still laugh like a kid when I see it.

BEFORE lowering springs photo for reference talk about monster truck action.

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[Paul's stable]

I wanted to do a write up for those in the suspension market and also plug the shop who did the work as they did great.

The Car- My car received Ford Performance Track Springs, Steeda Camber Plates, and the Steeda IRS Alignment Kit. The car has been lowered for 5 days and I have put almost 200 miles on the car driving in different places and speeds. Overall the change that I was expecting for everyday driving isn’t much different at all. The ride itself is a little more “bouncy” and that’s me scrambling for things to say. I expected some sort of harsh bare bones driving experience and I’m delighted to say I feel none of that. The car feels tighter and overall more connected to the road. I could only imagine with some track driving those feelings would just get stronger. Some threads notated hearing a clunk from the rear springs due to the rear springs hitting one another but I have not heard any of that. I did order the silencers that were recommended and others have used with good success. Steeda does sell them.

The Shop- I can't recommend 4Low Concepts in Houston, Texas enough. I made the 1hr 30 min drive because after calling 4-5 shops I landed on them after looking at reviews. If any of you are like me and are picky about who touches your vehicle then I can assure you this shop gets a 10/10. The initial phone call went great they got me scheduled and accommodated me when I had to reschedule because I received the wrong springs from American Muscle and ended up ordering the correct springs through LMR. The price for the work they did was very fair and I got sent photos and updates throughout the entire process. At the time of this post almost 5 stars and nearly 400 reviews on google and I can see why. When I arrived at the shop they were welcoming explained everything to me and answered any questions I had. My main concerns were around the steeda alignment kit as I had just put wider wheels on the car and you could glaringly see how off center my subframe was. They already knew what I was referring to and told me they do tons of mustangs. My alignment is in spec and the car looks and drives great and I have 4 low concepts to thank for that.

The Parts- I initially ordered the springs from American muscle but I quickly sent them back as they are listed to work with 2024+ mustangs but the part number doesn't match and they didn't even come with the rear isolators. This led me to believe something wasn't right. I did inform American Muscle of the issue. The correct part number is MPN# M-5300-S65T if you go to american muscle you will notice their part number is different and you won't see any rear isolators. The steeda camber plates and IRS alignment kit are both good quality and the part numbers are MPN# 555-8139 and MPN: 555-4438. The silencers are possibly not necessary but for the cheap price on steeda's site I opted to grab them the part number is MPN: SPR02-H2187.

The Photos- I am still in awe of how good the car looks. More mods to come but so far I still laugh like a kid when I see it.

Looks very nice. It seems to sit at the ride height that my Dark Horse HP sit's stock.

 

[TheGrabberBlueGT2024]

Looks very nice. It seems to sit at the ride height that my Dark Horse HP sit's stock.

Thank you. Whatever it is I love it. Low enough to compliment the wheels but not slammed. I’m running SVE jack pads underneath and I have no fear of them getting hit on anything.

 

[TheGrabberBlueGT2024]

Before photo for reference talk about monster truck action.

 

[Paul's stable]

Before photo for reference talk about monster truck action.

You going four wheeling? LOL.

 

[TheGrabberBlueGT2024]

You going four wheeling? LOL.

After I got the wheels put on it sat for like a week I was disgusted lol. I couldn’t stand to drive it like that. I had no intentions on lowering it this soon but I had no choice after seeing it sit like this.

 

[Paul's stable]

After I got the wheels put on it sat for like a week I was disgusted lol. I couldn’t stand to drive it like that. I had no intentions on lowering it this soon but I had no choice after seeing it sit like this.

Well looks good now.

 

[TheGrabberBlueGT2024]

Well looks good now.

Thank you.

 

[Idle0024]

Appreciate this post. Been looking at the same springs and other parts to go with it. Might be doing the same as you but might add Steeda’s chocks/struts.

 

[TheGrabberBlueGT2024]

Appreciate this post. Been looking at the same springs and other parts to go with it. Might be doing the same as you but might add Steeda’s chocks/struts.

Glad I could help. Any questions feel free to ask. @Edson8r is putting on ford street springs and I believe he has the Steeda shocks and struts.

 

[tj@steeda]

I wanted to do a write up for those in the suspension market and also plug the shop who did the work as they did great.

The Car- My car received Ford Performance Track Springs, Steeda Camber Plates, and the Steeda IRS Alignment Kit. The car has been lowered for 5 days and I have put almost 200 miles on the car driving in different places and speeds. Overall the change that I was expecting for everyday driving isn’t much different at all. The ride itself is a little more “bouncy” and that’s me scrambling for things to say. I expected some sort of harsh bare bones driving experience and I’m delighted to say I feel none of that. The car feels tighter and overall more connected to the road. I could only imagine with some track driving those feelings would just get stronger. Some threads notated hearing a clunk from the rear springs due to the rear springs hitting one another but I have not heard any of that. I did order the silencers that were recommended and others have used with good success. Steeda does sell them.

The Shop- I can't recommend 4Low Concepts in Houston, Texas enough. I made the 1hr 30 min drive because after calling 4-5 shops I landed on them after looking at reviews. If any of you are like me and are picky about who touches your vehicle then I can assure you this shop gets a 10/10. The initial phone call went great they got me scheduled and accommodated me when I had to reschedule because I received the wrong springs from American Muscle and ended up ordering the correct springs through LMR. The price for the work they did was very fair and I got sent photos and updates throughout the entire process. At the time of this post almost 5 stars and nearly 400 reviews on google and I can see why. When I arrived at the shop they were welcoming explained everything to me and answered any questions I had. My main concerns were around the steeda alignment kit as I had just put wider wheels on the car and you could glaringly see how off center my subframe was. They already knew what I was referring to and told me they do tons of mustangs. My alignment is in spec and the car looks and drives great and I have 4 low concepts to thank for that.

The Parts- I initially ordered the springs from American muscle but I quickly sent them back as they are listed to work with 2024+ mustangs but the part number doesn't match and they didn't even come with the rear isolators. This led me to believe something wasn't right. I did inform American Muscle of the issue. The correct part number is MPN# M-5300-S65T if you go to american muscle you will notice their part number is different and you won't see any rear isolators. The steeda camber plates and IRS alignment kit are both good quality and the part numbers are MPN# 555-8139 and MPN: 555-4438. The silencers are possibly not necessary but for the cheap price on steeda's site I opted to grab them the part number is MPN: SPR02-H2187.

The Photos- I am still in awe of how good the car looks. More mods to come but so far I still laugh like a kid when I see it.

Car looks great - thank you for sharing & choosing Steeda for the build - we appreciate the support!

 

[TheGrabberBlueGT2024]

Car looks great - thank you for sharing & choosing Steeda for the build - we appreciate the support!

You guys make awesome parts. Thank you!​

 

[blkshadow]

Nice build - that’s a near-perfect stance…just the right amount of drop.

Thanks for the review. I will likely do lowering springs at some point and I think this is the ideal look - I had been concerned about some of the comments about the “clunking” noise - glad to hear that hasn’t been an issue.

 

[TheGrabberBlueGT2024]

Nice build - that’s a near-perfect stance…just the right amount of drop.

Thanks for the review. I will likely do lowering springs at some point and I think this is the ideal look - I had been concerned about some of the comments about the “clunking” noise - glad to hear that hasn’t been an issue.

Thank you! That’s awesome to hear. Yeah I agree it was either going to be the street version or the track. And it works with stock suspension which is a plus. Just purchase the silencers. I believe they are $9 on steeda’s site. There is a post floating around here somewhere discussing them in detail. You just place them on the ford logo on the springs and wrap them around and the noise stops. Just do it before the install win/win. I have them in my parts area. I will eventually put them on anyway.

 

[Manual Ronnie]

This is good information and what i am aiming for. I overdid it on the last one. Your setup is perfect

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