Eibach GT Pro-Kit Lowering Springs on a GTPE

[markboris]

My first post here guys. But i also emailed eibach offering my car and they replied that they still are not certain if they will be making GTPE specific springs. I thanked them for the reply and said to let me know if they decide to move forward

I've had the GT Pro-Kit lowering springs on my GTPE now for over 4 months and they're working great. Really liking the smother ride and the height is perfect. Yes, you cannot change out the front bumper stops and changing out the rear ones is more of a pain but I haven't come across any issues with the suspension at all.

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[Max21GT]

You had the VDM recalibrated?

 

[markboris]

You had the VDM recalibrated?

Did it myself. It takes less than 2 minutes using FDRS. Are you in NorCal?

 

[Max21GT]

Did it myself. It takes less than 2 minutes using FDRS. Are you in NorCal?

So cal

 

[markboris]

So cal

Ok because I have already replaced several sets of springs (5) but that's a bit far for you to drive. If you get the springs done, there has to be a member somewhere close to you that has FDRS that can recalibrate the VDM. By the way, you won't get a suspension error or warning after replacing the springs because the height is still within tolerance but you do want to get it calibrated as some point.

 

[Max21GT]

Ok because I have already replaced several sets of springs (5) but that's a bit far for you to drive. If you get the springs done, there has to be a member somewhere close to you that has FDRS that can recalibrate the VDM. By the way, you won't get a suspension error or warning after replacing the springs because the height is still within tolerance but you do want to get it calibrated as some point.

I'm going to just order them. I'm sure I can talk the ford dealership where I bought it into recalibrating the VDM for me.

 

[Max21GT]

Less than a week in this forum and already modding a car I said I wouldn't mod.

 

[markboris]

Less than a week in this forum and already modding a car I said I wouldn't mod.

And the best mod you will ever do to this car. Will ride and handle better. Keep it in Unbridle mode so the shocks will be firm which will complement the new springs and sway bars.

 

[markboris]

Max21GT, don't forget to come back here and let us know what you think once everything is installed and you've had a decent amount of driving time. So far everyone has been 100% satisfied.

 

[mkhuffman]

Max21GT, don't forget to come back here and let us know what you think once everything is installed and you've had a decent amount of driving time. So far everyone has been 100% satisfied.

Yes, please let us know. I am planning to do the springs also. The sway bars are awesome.

 

[Max21GT]

Already scheduled the install appointment at GTR High Performance in rancho cucamonga California. They asked to have the car 1.5 days. I drop it off on the 18th and pick on the 20th. Alignment Will be immediately after that.

 

[Chainspell]

Man now I want in on this too. Eibach is currently out of stock of the springs though...

I've had the GT Pro-Kit lowering springs on my GTPE now for over 4 months and they're working great. Really liking the smother ride and the height is perfect. Yes, you cannot change out the front bumper stops and changing out the rear ones is more of a pain but I haven't come across any issues with the suspension at all.

Mark, do the rear bump stops absolutely need to be replaced/trimmed? This would be for a GTPE. After reading your write-ups I think I can handle the sway bars but the springs look harder to do. Is it even possible to do with only jack stands? Thanks in advance.

 

[markboris]

Man now I want in on this too. Eibach is currently out of stock of the springs though...

Mark, do the rear bump stops absolutely need to be replaced/trimmed? This would be for a GTPE. After reading your write-ups I think I can handle the sway bars but the springs look harder to do. Is it even possible to do with only jack stands? Thanks in advance.

Yes, I feel they need to be shortened because the GTPE already has very little travel and lowering it, you will be hitting those bump stops quite often even if no one is in the rear seat. On the MagnaRide shocks, I have a way to trim them without taking the dust cover off. You cannot mess with the front bump stops since they are an internal part of the strut.

The sway bars are fairly easy to install but take time especially the rear one. The springs are a bit more difficult and take longer plus you need some special tools. You are in Sac which is 2 hours from my place. I've had members come from further away to do the sway bars, springs and shocks. I have no problem helping you install them and I have a lift in the garage so it's a bit easier.... The only issue is my time. I travel a lot and also have friends from out of town here quite often. Weekends are kind of difficult but weekdays are much easier for me. If you are willing to drive a couple of hours, we can get this done.

EDIT: After we replace your suspension parts, I have Justin over at Les Schwab perform the alignment. He has now done at least 6 Mach-E's for me after suspension modifications. I usually set up a time around 3 pm as it will take him about 90 minutes. He road tests the car then puts it back on the rack to see if anything has changed. So basically he does it twice.

 

[Chainspell]

Yes, I feel they need to be shortened because the GTPE already has very little travel and lowering it, you will be hitting those bump stops quite often even if no one is in the rear seat. On the MagnaRide shocks, I have a way to trim them without taking the dust cover off. You cannot mess with the front bump stops since they are an internal part of the strut.

The sway bars are fairly easy to install but take time especially the rear one. The springs are a bit more difficult and take longer plus you need some special tools. You are in Sac which is 2 hours from my place. I've had members come from further away to do the sway bars, springs and shocks. I have no problem helping you install them and I have a lift in the garage so it's a bit easier.... The only issue is my time. I travel a lot and also have friends from out of town here quite often. Weekends are kind of difficult but weekdays are much easier for me. If you are willing to drive a couple of hours, we can get this done.

EDIT: After we replace your suspension parts, I have Justin over at Les Schwab perform the alignment. He has now done at least 6 Mach-E's for me after suspension modifications. I usually set up a time around 3 pm as it will take him about 90 minutes. He road tests the car then puts it back on the rack to see if anything has changed. So basically he does it twice.

I appreciate the info and your generous offer. I will probably take you up on that! I have weekdays off somewhat regularly, that wouldn't be a problem. I'll be in touch once I get the parts.

 

[markboris]

Eric was up last weekend and we did some hiking in Yosemite. Thought I would post this photo since both of our cars have the Eibach GT Pro-Kit lowering springs. Mine is a GTPE, Eric’s is a Premium. While my car may look lower, both cars are exactly the same height (29") from ground to the bottom edge of the center of the rear fender trim. Eric's looks taller because of his black fender trim.

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