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Eibach Coilover Install


August 29th, 2007 -
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eibach install

Get the car supported up on jack stands so that you have some space to work.

eibach install

Unbolt the Strut from the Spindle. I recommend removing the brake caliper and rotor to get a bit more working space. It also does not hurt to inspect your brakes while you are in here.

eibach install

Unbolt the retaining nut on top of the strut.

eibach install

You should now be able to drop the strut out of the car. Notice the spacer stack on the top of the strut.

eibach install

We will be replacing the 600lbs/in silver springs with the red ones from Eibach. It is difficult to tell in the picture, but the silver springs had a bit of a bow to them which caused some rubbing and interference. The Eibachs are a much nicer unit.

eibach install

Because the 500lbs/in springs are a bit softer I took the small spacer from the top of the Caster/Camber plate and put it on the bottom because we want to retain our current ride height.

eibach install

Here is a shot of the full assembly back in place. In this shot you can also see out Racecraft spindles.

eibach install

Re-install the the caliper and rotor, torque everything down and you are done with this side of the car.

eibach install

In total the install of the two new Eibach springs took me around 60 minutes.

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