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Old May 1, 2004 | 03:03 PM
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Eibach Pro Kit

Just finished up the pro kit install...went very smooth, didn't use a spring compressor...and i had the ws6 springs too.

Car feels much more controlled over bumps, brake dive is GONE and body roll is virtually eliminated. Feels more consistent in the corners too...Very nice drop in the front and rear. pics to come

Highly recommended!!!
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Old May 1, 2004 | 04:12 PM
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Glad everything went well. I almost went the the pro kit but decided to get the global wests instead. Of course I've been waiting on backorder for over a month, but thats another story.
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Old May 1, 2004 | 04:22 PM
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that's why they are so highly recommended........go with some blisteins and your car will never be the same.

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Old May 1, 2004 | 05:18 PM
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I am about to do those springs too. Are you saying you didn't have to use a compressor to get the stock front springs out too? That's great news if so. Let me know, thanks.
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Old May 1, 2004 | 06:09 PM
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yeah very nice springs, but i am thinking about going lower, still have fender gap but not too much.
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Old May 1, 2004 | 06:10 PM
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buy the pro-kit for handling...you buy the sportlines for looks.
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Old May 1, 2004 | 06:17 PM
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thats sweet. i wasnt counting on my strut mounts showing up today, so i was going to get a spring compressor from school on monday, and do it then but they came today, and im going to install everything after work tonight without the compressor so hopefully all goes well
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Old May 2, 2004 | 12:53 AM
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Originally posted by Irocster
Are you saying you didn't have to use a compressor to get the stock front springs out too? That's great news if so. Let me know, thanks.
i didnt need to use a compressor when i did the pro kit on my ride. just let the LCA hang down all the way, stuck a metal bar inside the spring and poped it out. putting it back was tricky b/c i had to sit a small part of the spring on the arm and jack the arm up slowly so the spring doesn't pop out.

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Old May 2, 2004 | 03:00 AM
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I used a few hyd. jacks to lower the arms down slowly .. didn't trust just one. The isolators need to be removed and properly seated on your springs for the front. You will notice that the 'endpoints' of the eibach vs stock are in different spots. By aligning the two holes in the arm only, the car will sit too high if the isolator isn't removed and mounted properly. I taped it down to the top of the spring to make sure it didn't move. Don't worry if it's bent outta shape a little, you can form it into shape using electrical tape around the spring in multiple spots.

Force the a arm down with your foot and wedge the spring into position..I was able to do this using only my hands. Jack the arm up and guide the strut through the hole and the rest is pretty straight forward. Torque everything down with the car at rideheight.
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