Installing new springs!

[Danny5]

Anybody ever find the rear bumpstops? Maybe they are in the rear shock?

 

[sx sonic]

Yes rear bumpstops are on the shocks.

 

[SUPER SONIC BOOM]

Anybody ever find the rear bumpstops? Maybe they are in the rear shock?

That's what I was thinkin' hahaha!

Yes rear bumpstops are on the shocks.

Ya, they're there but imho would've been a real pita if you tried to change them out with the ones Eibach provided. Getting to the rear shocks' upper parts is alot of extra work when lowering your car, but I'm not sure if it would go even lower if you used the shorter replacement ones. Does anybody know if it will cuz my rear wheel gaps are still too big, I replaced the front ones & it looks really good (low) since you had to remove the whole struts in the process anyways.

 

[Eric Smit]

changing bump stops won't make your car lower.

 

[firstorbit84]

changing bump stops won't make your car lower.

It will make your suspension travel farther, which will still give you full travel of your shocks with your shorter springs. Basically, it will only matter at the limit of handling or on very bumpy roads

 

[Danny5]

I don't have enough rear travel atm. Might have to pull the shocks...

 

[sx sonic]

From my observations Eibachs rear bump stops have the same or similar dimensions as stock.

I do not know if their durometer is different but I suspect it is stiffer.

Wheter they make a difference in how the car handles, I do not know.

 

[14T6MT]

I'll be following these instructions as soon as my H&R springs get here. I'm gonna go at it with hand tools, a spring compressor, and a friend or two. I'm still not sure if the H&Rs come with new bump stops or not.

 

[Insanika]

Anybody else have any tips for a complete noob??

 

[rdss]

Pull your both your struts and bring them to a shop to swap the springs then reinstall the complete unit. Much easier and worth the 60 bucks. That was with RS springs that are longer than the Eibach's though, I couldn't get enough compression out of the compressors to get the top hats on.

 

[Macehammer]

I've changed springs in several models of trucks and cars before.

I never had very much trouble doing it with spring compressors, aside from the first time I tried, before YouTube, when I was like, "WTF am I doing?"

Since that first time, it's always been easy.

 

[Preloader]

On the Sonic you don't need a compressor to do the rear coils.

And the front coilovers come out as a unit. It is only then that you need a coil compressor (coilover type) to disassemble/reassemble with the new springs.

 

[Macehammer]

Then it should be really easy.

 

[Preloader]

You want this:

Not this:

 

[Macehammer]

I have this:

Not this:

Like I was saying. Aside from the front end removal, this should be very easy.

 

[Macehammer]

Hey, while we are on topic, what's the story on surrounding part wear with lowering springs vs. coil overs?

I've never been a big drop-your-car type of guy, but I've heard horror stories about what lowering springs will do to the rest of my suspension, which is a big reason I've held off.

Is anyone experiencing premature part wear with eibachs, and how about with the few brands of coilovers I see ppl putting on?

What are you running as far as low goes? How many miles have you been running them? Any failures or noticeable wear?

 

[sx sonic]

I've not noticed any ill effects with Eibachs after 20k + miles. Well aside from having to be more mindful of entry ways

The inside edge of the tires are wearing slightly quicker up front from the increased camber. Occasional tire rotation will keeps things A-ok.

 

[Danny5]

A year later, and I am ready to move on to oilcovers

But the springs still ride fine

 

[sonichead94]

A year later, and I am ready to move on to oilcovers

But the springs still ride fine

Would you sell the the kspeeds? If so how much?

 

[Danny5]

Used springs should always sell for around $150.