GiMiX

Ok just got in the eibach pro lowering springs... project FAILURE. darn spring compressors we bought at autozone for 35 bux wouldnt compress the springs all the way.... there werent enough room to get each compressors on opposite ends... can annyone help me with the right tools they used to get em in?? What spring compressors did yall use? and also is there a step on step installation guide or a link anyone has to install these eibachs?? Any input greatly appreciated!!

Black06stang

I know blackfoot made a great writeup on installing eibach pro springs, I'll try and find it.

shiffty

i used one made by MAC and had not a prob... I did all 4 in about an hour and a half. I do have the sport line.

GiMiX

how much were they?
im on a budget :-(

GT Premi

I rented compressors from Autozone. I didn't have a problem with them. Can you explain in a little more detail the problem you're having? BTW, you don't have to get the hooks all the way to the ends of the springs, if that's what you mean. Just hook them as far apart as you can and start compressing. And you don't have to squeeze them all the way down either. Just enough to get them out and to take the pressure off the bearing. [/align][/align]Hope that helps! Good luck![/align]

F1Fan

Hi GiMix,

I boughta set from Sears for about $30 some time ago, they worked great for me and many other local Mustang car club guys I've done suspension for. You just have to adjust the hooking clamp partsto getas close as possible tothe ends of the springs and position the compressors opposite each other to get maximum compression with as little cranking of the bolts as possible. I haveair in my garage so this is not a big deal but when cranking by hand it saves time and effort ifyou don't have to release them and reposition the compressors. All you really have to do is to release the pressure on the spring perch, that is far enough. How are you going to get the strut bearing off if you don't have compressed air and a good air gun? Good luck!

HTH

GT Premi

I had no problems getting the bearing off with no air or gun, just a ratchet and socket set.

F1Fan

Hi GT Premi,

Actually, I never looked at the top of the O.E. strut rod, is there a hex head in the end of the rod or flats on the end of the strut rod? I'm spoiled!

Cheers

GT Premi

If I recall, it's just a standard sized bolt holding it in.

CrazyAl

Here is a picture of the compressors I used:

http://imageserver.isnweb.com/KTI70370.jpg

...mine came from Snap-On. Beware the cheap version of this tool, the threaded rods are notorious for flexing.