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Old 10-19-2007, 03:36 PM
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i got the lowering springs out but i cant compress the drag springs enough. has anyone put the eibach springs in can you give me some hints. also what type of compressor did you use
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Old 10-19-2007, 03:56 PM
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just you average spring compressor and ive heard of guys cutting 1 coil off on the drag springs for this reason of them being so tall. i havent done them before though. im sure someone else can help more than i can
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Old 10-19-2007, 04:06 PM
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i installed them, just make sure that your rear axle is fully unloaded and hanging down, also just keep cranking on the springs (make sure you are using 2 compressors per spring.) YOu just have to play with the angle you put them in at, and lightly hit them with your palm or ruber mallet NOT TO HARD to get them in......... I just did this about 1 month ago so yes i do have experiance with these
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Old 10-19-2007, 04:27 PM
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i got my moroso trick springs 1 coil in the front and it sits at stock height. cut them and they go in alot easier
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Old 10-19-2007, 06:44 PM
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1. DONT cut them
2. use the god damn search button!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 10-19-2007, 06:47 PM
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The bagk ones are peanuts>Its the front ones that are a pain in the ars.All i did is compress the crap out of them and then used a prybar to keep them in place while i jacked up the control arm.Just make sure they are seated proper or you will see a diferance in ride height all around your car.
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