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Old 08-16-2022, 01:37 PM   #15
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Did most/all of you guys do the install yourself? If so, any tips or suggestions for those that may be considering the same? Thanks ��
I did mine in my garage, there is a youtube video of the whole install start to finish out there somewhere, pretty easy process, spring compressors are a must!
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Old 08-16-2022, 02:34 PM   #16
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Did most/all of you guys do the install yourself? If so, any tips or suggestions for those that may be considering the same? Thanks ��
It's actually more involved than the videos on YouTube indicates. Like someone mentioned spring compressor is a must.
You will need a full alignment afterwards because you will loose front camber settings when separating strut from the knuckle (you might be able to get close by using a screw with threaded hole).
The back is going to be a bit of a struggle if you don't have access to a lift but given time and preparation it's doable with a floor jack and jack stands.

Personally, if I have to do this again I would let an experience shop in aligning and adjusting camber do the all thing.

My 2 cents.

Also I am using Eibach springs for awhile now with no issues and quite pleased with the ride quality.
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Old 08-16-2022, 05:23 PM   #17
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I appreciate the input from everyone . Looks like some solid feedback on the Eibach thus far.
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Old 08-17-2022, 08:48 AM   #18
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It's actually more involved than the videos on YouTube indicates. Like someone mentioned spring compressor is a must.
You will need a full alignment afterwards because you will loose front camber settings when separating strut from the knuckle (you might be able to get close by using a screw with threaded hole).
The back is going to be a bit of a struggle if you don't have access to a lift but given time and preparation it's doable with a floor jack and jack stands.

Personally, if I have to do this again I would let an experience shop in aligning and adjusting camber do the all thing.

My 2 cents.

Also I am using Eibach springs for awhile now with no issues and quite pleased with the ride quality.
Installation isn't bad at all, easily doable without a lift in a few hours. I've been on Eibach's for almost a year now without issue.

Proof, if you have a minute to waste, lol. Don't ask, no clue why I bothered with a time lapse.

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Old 08-17-2022, 11:15 AM   #19
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Installation isn't bad at all, easily doable without a lift in a few hours. I've been on Eibach's for almost a year now without issue.

Proof, if you have a minute to waste, lol. Don't ask, no clue why I bothered with a time lapse.

I guess I an getting to old to crawl under a car

Have you replaced the TTY bolts or re-used them?
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Old 08-17-2022, 11:21 AM   #20
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Always replace TTY bolts. They are torqued past the point of elastic deformation, and they do not snap back.
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Old 08-17-2022, 12:24 PM   #21
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I ran the BMR as the eibach was a little lower than I wanted. Ride is great and lowered it just right.
Ohhh that looks sweet. Fixed the gap and a set of non-stock rims I actually like the looks of on the car. Well done!
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Old 08-17-2022, 01:10 PM   #22
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I'm curious about this topic as well, did any of you recalibrate your magride system after lowering?
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Old 08-17-2022, 02:56 PM   #23
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I ran the BMR as the eibach was a little lower than I wanted. Ride is great and lowered it just right.
Do you have any pics of the Eibach that we can compare to your BMR drop?

And for other above comments, its possible Eibach has resolved this issue. A lot of what i found (which wasnt much) was older posts on here. I may give the Eibach a shot now based on everyones feedback
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Old 08-17-2022, 02:59 PM   #24
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I'm curious about this topic as well, did any of you recalibrate your magride system after lowering?
I did not, according to my email to Eibach, they said it doesn't lower the car low enough to affect that magride for recalibration purposes.....so i haven't done it yet.
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Old 08-17-2022, 06:00 PM   #25
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Always replace TTY bolts. They are torqued past the point of elastic deformation, and they do not snap back.
This is precisely why I asked because none of the Youtube videos I've seen mentioned that.
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Old 08-17-2022, 06:27 PM   #26
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I did not, according to my email to Eibach, they said it doesn't lower the car low enough to affect that magride for recalibration purposes.....so i haven't done it yet.
Same here and no issues with the magride.

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Old 08-17-2022, 06:40 PM   #27
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Same here and no issues with the magride.

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Old 08-17-2022, 07:07 PM   #28
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