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Old 04-09-2003, 03:45 PM
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after install of eibach kyb

I remember reading that drop is same for front and back but Ive let it settle and drop is lower in back that front. oem wheels tire size with barely 2 finger gap in rear tire well 3 and then some up front. solution?
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how long has it been since the install and what do you have in the trunk/backseat? system? anything else?
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Old 04-09-2003, 04:08 PM
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okay now i feel stupid I have two 12's in .75 mdf box. and its been about 3 weeks
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Originally posted by azmalu
okay now i feel stupid I have two 12's in .75 mdf box. and its been about 3 weeks
that could do it
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Old 04-09-2003, 05:28 PM
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My nearly new KYB's sag in the back too. I should have done springs and Tokicos on the '89.
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Old 04-09-2003, 06:17 PM
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Originally posted by todamax
My nearly new KYB's sag in the back too. I should have done springs and Tokicos on the '89.

struts do not cause the car to sag only springs do. i mean think about it...you can compress the strut with your hand just think what several hundred pounds of steel will do without springs. The springs hold the car up and they are what cause a sag if there is one and not the struts...the struts just dampen the ride and thats it.

just thought I would clear that up since I see so many people think their sagging problem is with the struts.
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Old 04-09-2003, 06:38 PM
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IMHO Eibachs have always looked higher in the front...

Seems normal to me, just most people for some reason dont see it.
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Old 04-09-2003, 07:16 PM
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MINE IS THE OTHERWAY AROUND I HAVE TOK'S AND EIBACH'S BUT MY BACK IS HIGHER THEN THE FRONT.
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Old 04-09-2003, 08:17 PM
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check to see if the springs are seated right in the grooves in the struts
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Old 04-09-2003, 10:15 PM
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did any of you guys use camber kits with your eibachs? I'm having slight alignment issues, and the steering is sometimes slightly off, but other times it's perfectly straight...on my second set of tires up front in 6 months....
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Old 04-09-2003, 10:55 PM
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did any of you guys use camber kits with your eibachs? I'm having slight alignment issues, and the steering is sometimes slightly off, but other times it's perfectly straight...on my second set of tires up front in 6 months....
thats not a slight alignment issue. 2 sets of tires in a 1/2 of yr defin grab a camber kit for that and you could save your money on tires for more mods
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Old 04-09-2003, 11:44 PM
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todamax what do you mean you should have done springs in teh back?
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Old 04-10-2003, 11:18 AM
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I have the eibach/tok setup an i have had no alignment issues at all. I did get it aligned (factory specs) right after the install. You should look into a camber kit, or maybe a different shop. Also mine is lower in the front than the back, looks agressive.
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Old 04-10-2003, 01:25 PM
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Also mine is lower in the front than the back, looks agressive.
That's one of the reasons I got intrax. Same height all around.
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Old 04-10-2003, 01:41 PM
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My eibachs and toks are even pretty much but if anything the back is higher than the front.
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Old 05-21-2003, 09:08 AM
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how about eibach and kyb on 17 with 235/45r tires would tha have an effect on wheel gap space. how but intrax or sprint iam looking to drop my 4X4 looking max by friday so let me know what is is the best choice for me I am trying to go with what you guys got but you all have different opinions and things to say about springs
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Old 05-21-2003, 10:02 AM
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what causes difference in drop..
tranny 5 spd are lighter than autos. companies don't make different sets..so auto owners will experience more "drop" in the front compared to 5spd owners. add some stereo gear in the back and your rear will sit lower.

also look at the car..the fender "arch" in the front wheel is bigger than the rear wheel (major diff in 4th gens)...so sticking your finger in there to check in relation to fender is not really the right way to determine car height.

alignment..
a lot of alignment places will tell u that it's within spec. hunter machines tells the tech to turn here and there for toe (front and rear)..but the camber is changed and most techs won't bother because the machine will say it's not adjustable. some will mentioned it to you and some places will try and sell u camber kits. it depends on where you go.
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Old 05-21-2003, 01:07 PM
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thanks dan i guess thats why the gaps differed when i did finger measurement method. and the 2 12's of cours too
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