Installed Mach-E Rally Springs on my 2023 RWD ER

[viche12345]

Yes we did install them on Monday. Today we drove up to Yosemite and back. Gave it a good workout. John is going to do some hard core testing when he gets back home and will give a full review. ?

Sounds like a fun drive. Looking forward to the review!

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[JohnFoxeSheets]

Curious to hear if you did the install and your initial thoughts? I also live in SF and deal with the bumpy local roads and highways.
I am thinking about putting the Rally springs on if I can find a decent price now.

As Mark says, we installed the springs Monday and today (Tuesday) drove to Yosemite. In short I can say the springs are great! I return to SF tomorrow (Wed) and will get my initial impressions on streets I'm more familiar on when I'm back home. That said, a full report we need to wait a week or two because .... life. (Note that I have a (non-PE) GT, so I can't say how my experience will relate to a Premium as they have somewhat softer springs than the GT.)

 

[giwu42]

How was the ride in Yosemite?

 

[markboris]

How was the ride in Yosemite?

As John briefly mentioned, he’s very happy with the ride so far (and so am I). You’ll have to wait for his review in a couple of weeks.

 

[Track9979]

It looks like both front and rear springs (both -A and -B) are available again, and the -B variant is back to $89. I'm patiently waiting for the review so I can order and swap

 

[HuntingPudel]

As John briefly mentioned, he’s very happy with the ride so far (and so am I). You’ll have to wait for his review in a couple of weeks.

I have a spot that people with GT-PEs have complained about. My 2024 GT was barely smoother over it at the same speed (same wheels and tires and air as the 2021). The aftermarket bars on my 2024 GT made the car go over the same place at ~5mph faster with less upset. Stupid captive factory bars. ??

John has said he'd be interested in that dumb bump. ??

 

[JohnFoxeSheets]

Hey folks, I'll be posting an attempt at a somewhat comprehensive review in a new thread in a couple weeks. Lots of life stuff happening right now and I can't provide anything more than the following at this time.

The ride is so much better now. Virtually no bounce. The car rides unevenness in the pavement such that while yes you still feel the bumps, there are virtually no jolts. Freeway expansion joints and road settling around bridges and such is also so much better. The might be a tiny bit of harmonic bouncing when going over a sudden, but smooth, rise and fall, like you sometimes have at the beginning of bridges. I say “might” because it could also be that the bridge itself causes the bounce (i.e., it’s not bounce per se but rather just road unevenness). More testing to be done, but it’s all very promising. I can say unreservedly that the ride is substantially better and I doubt much more could be done to make it even more so. I don’t even know that MagneRide would do so, since the remaining issues aren’t anything I think shocks would correct. But of course I could be wrong about that — I’m no suspension expert!

Note that the above all applies to a very specific configuration. My (non-PE) GT has Steeda way bars, front and rear, both at their most firm setting, and I previously had Koni rear shocks, as modified my Mark Boris. We removed the Konis and OEM GT springs and installed the Rally springs, along with original GT rear shocks that my wife has been asking, "what are these things" for the past 18 months ?. Additionally many of the streets of San Francisco are uniquely rough. We have poor pavement conditions, street car rail tracks, etc. So whether/how my experience will compare with yours will vary.

But the drive to Hetch Hetchy in Yosemite was a dream. (We didn't go into Yosemite Valley.....time time.)

More in a new thread in a couple weeks...

In the interim, here's Riley with our two Mach Es. ?

 

[IgorKl]

It looks like both front and rear springs (both -A and -B) are available again, and the -B variant is back to $89. I'm patiently waiting for the review so I can order and swap

could you please post links? I got lost in this thread

 

[Ford_orr]

Hey folks, I'll be posting an attempt at a somewhat comprehensive review in a new thread in a couple weeks. Lots of life stuff happening right now and I can't provide anything more than the following at this time.

The ride is so much better now. Virtually no bounce. The car rides unevenness in the pavement such that while yes you still feel the bumps, there are virtually no jolts. Freeway expansion joints and road settling around bridges and such is also so much better. The might be a tiny bit of harmonic bouncing when going over a sudden, but smooth, rise and fall, like you sometimes have at the beginning of bridges. I say “might” because it could also be that the bridge itself causes the bounce (i.e., it’s not bounce per se but rather just road unevenness). More testing to be done, but it’s all very promising. I can say unreservedly that the ride is substantially better and I doubt much more could be done to make it even more so. I don’t even know that MagneRide would do so, since the remaining issues aren’t anything I think shocks would correct. But of course I could be wrong about that — I’m no suspension expert!

Note that the above all applies to a very specific configuration. My (non-PE) GT has Steeda way bars, front and rear, both at their most firm setting, and I previously had Koni rear shocks, as modified my Mark Boris. We removed the Konis and OEM GT springs and installed the Rally springs, along with original GT rear shocks that my wife has been asking, "what are these things" for the past 18 months ?. Additionally many of the streets of San Francisco are uniquely rough. We have poor pavement conditions, street car rail tracks, etc. So whether/how my experience will compare with yours will vary.

But the drive to Hetch Hetchy in Yosemite was a dream. (We didn't go into Yosemite Valley.....time time.)

More in a new thread in a couple weeks...

In the interim, here's Riley with our two Mach Es. ?

Hey John, thanks for the great preliminary review! Sounds like it's an unmitigated success. Look forward to your more in-depth review in a few weeks, so in the meantime, take care of your life stuff. We'll all be waiting on pins and needles!

 

[JohnFoxeSheets]

could you please post links? I got lost in this thread

Search online for these part numbers:
RK9Z-5310-A (Front)
RK9Z-5560-B (Rear)

You'll need two each, as they're sold separately. They should cost around $70-90 each. There are lots of places that sell them at varying prices, so shop around.

 

[Trick.Mach-E]

I'm not sure if they will ship to Norway. You'll probably have to reach out and ask. You will need 2 front spings and 2 rear springs and these adjustable camber bolts to align the front suspension

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CB3QUI?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

Great thread! I am interested in doing this with our FE. The ride is one of my only complaints... Apparently the fronts are on back-order but the rear (rev. B) are in stock.

I have a question about the camber bolts...

After putting new tires on a while back I had our Mach-E's alignment done at the dealer. The "before" measurements had the passenger rear toe out of spec and in the red. The "current" measurements has the passenger rear toe technically out of spec but in the yellow...

So did my dealer do a shoddy alignment are are the adjustment bolts that can be added to the rear? My dealer generally does a very good job with service so I do wonder if I can improve the alignment...

 

[markboris]

Great thread! I am interested in doing this with our FE. The ride is one of my only complaints... Apparently the fronts are on back-order but the rear (rev. B) are in stock.

I have a question about the camber bolts...

After putting new tires on a while back I had our Mach-E's alignment done at the dealer. The "before" measurements had the passenger rear toe out of spec and in the red. The "current" measurements has the passenger rear toe technically out of spec but in the yellow...

So did my dealer do a shoddy alignment are are the adjustment bolts that can be added to the rear? My dealer generally does a very good job with service so I do wonder if I can improve the alignment...

The rear does not need any adjustment bolts. The camber and toe can be adjusted without any issues. I would have them re-align it again or take it to another place.

 

[giwu42]

Hey folks, I'll be posting an attempt at a somewhat comprehensive review in a new thread in a couple weeks. Lots of life stuff happening right now and I can't provide anything more than the following at this time.

The ride is so much better now. Virtually no bounce. The car rides unevenness in the pavement such that while yes you still feel the bumps, there are virtually no jolts. Freeway expansion joints and road settling around bridges and such is also so much better. The might be a tiny bit of harmonic bouncing when going over a sudden, but smooth, rise and fall, like you sometimes have at the beginning of bridges. I say “might” because it could also be that the bridge itself causes the bounce (i.e., it’s not bounce per se but rather just road unevenness). More testing to be done, but it’s all very promising. I can say unreservedly that the ride is substantially better and I doubt much more could be done to make it even more so. I don’t even know that MagneRide would do so, since the remaining issues aren’t anything I think shocks would correct. But of course I could be wrong about that — I’m no suspension expert!

Note that the above all applies to a very specific configuration. My (non-PE) GT has Steeda way bars, front and rear, both at their most firm setting, and I previously had Koni rear shocks, as modified my Mark Boris. We removed the Konis and OEM GT springs and installed the Rally springs, along with original GT rear shocks that my wife has been asking, "what are these things" for the past 18 months ?. Additionally many of the streets of San Francisco are uniquely rough. We have poor pavement conditions, street car rail tracks, etc. So whether/how my experience will compare with yours will vary.

But the drive to Hetch Hetchy in Yosemite was a dream. (We didn't go into Yosemite Valley.....time time.)

More in a new thread in a couple weeks...

In the interim, here's Riley with our two Mach Es. ?

THis is amazing to hear! Glad to know that I'm not the only one who feels a major difference!

 

[giwu42]

I've had numerous people, including my in-laws, ride in the back, and all of them report it doesn't feel like the car is very bumpy or bouncy over rough roads.

 

[DeusEx]

It's great to hear that for those who have installed the springs have reported a better experience on rough roads.

I have an ER AWD Mach-E so if I understand correctly I need the below springs:

RK9Z-5310-A (Front) (2x)
RK9Z-5560-B (Rear) (2x)

Spacers not needed since mine is an ER AWD?

Do I also need the adjustable camber bolts mentioned here (https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/installed-mach-e-rally-springs-on-my-2023-rwd-er.43993/) or was that specific only to the ER RWD version? 2 or 4 of those bolts, if needed?

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