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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 12:50 PM
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Eibach sportlines-do the coils have to settle?

I installed Eibach sportlines on my camaro and the front end sits a heck lot taller up front than the back..I'll post up some pics once it stops raining but do the coils need to settle??All and any info will be greatly appreciated
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 01:09 PM
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You index them right? there are two holes drilled on the A-arm seats, thats where the end of the coil should be placed. Even so, check the top of the coil to see if it didnt get caught on the lip, if its just that a few slight bumps purposly hit should seat them in.
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 01:13 PM
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Originally posted by Chris Etemadi
You index them right? there are two holes drilled on the A-arm seats, thats where the end of the coil should be placed. Even so, check the top of the coil to see if it didnt get caught on the lip, if its just that a few slight bumps purposly hit should seat them in.
Thanks for the info Chris,
When I installed the coils,the instructions said to position the end of the coil in between the two holes drilled on the lower control arm...Is that where my problem is??Is the coil suppose to be on the last hole drilled on the control arm??Also ill hve to check and make sure they are seated properly..Thank you for your help
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 02:40 PM
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according to Eibachs site, the coils do not settle. the height that they are when installed is how they will sit till they wear out.
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 02:47 PM
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Well the holes are closely placed so if the coil end is anywhere between the two i would say your fine.

Zepher we are talking about the coil possibly binding on the top mount of the K-member. I would say its not very likely that both are binded but you never know.
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 08:36 PM
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i have never had a set or installed any, BUT is it possible that you have the rear springs on the front?
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 09:05 PM
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well it is possible but i know i didnt do that because the rear coils have already been installed and sit perfectly...i'll have to check out the front coils in the next couple of days
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 09:25 PM
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i have never had a set or installed any, BUT is it possible that you have the rear springs on the front?
I'd seriously doubt it.

Mine didn't settle much but there is a noticable (to me) difference now after 6 months of them in. I noticed it more around 3 months ago. It was nothing extreme. 1/4" or so in the front. It's got an agressive stand now that I really like.
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Old Feb 20, 2005 | 08:32 AM
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I'd seriously doubt it.
it could be true. there was another guy on this site that had a problem like this one and he had the wrong springs in the wrong spots. might wanna check those springs.
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Old Feb 20, 2005 | 10:34 AM
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I seem to remember mine sayiong "front" and "rear" so the guy would have to completely ignore the fact that they're labelled and the fronts are quite a bit thicker, shorter and not progressive. Meh...
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Old Feb 20, 2005 | 11:13 AM
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Also if u put the rears in the front it wouldnt set higher in the front its pretty idiot proof.
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Old Feb 20, 2005 | 02:26 PM
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thier different sizes too. fronts are short and fat.
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Old Feb 20, 2005 | 03:28 PM
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The weather allowed me to take some pics...I think its just me that made me think that the front is a lil higher.When i took the picture,it looks like its dropped in the front lol...Here are the pics..Let me know what ya'll think



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Old Feb 20, 2005 | 10:30 PM
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Looks awsome I think you need to get on flat ground then see how it sets.
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