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Old Oct 30, 2008 | 08:31 PM
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Any DIY advice/info for intalling Eibach or any type of lowering springs

I just purchased a new set of Eibach lowering springs for 07 MCS. Just wondering if anybody has any experience placing these. I haven't recieved the box, so don't know if there are any instructions, but heard this can be done relatively easy. Do I need a spring compressor? If anyone knows of any how-to threads or has any good advice please share. Thanks!
 
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Old Oct 30, 2008 | 09:56 PM
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step by step with a PDF file with pics that you can download

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...t=%22Howard%22
 
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 02:12 AM
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Make sure you have all the tools handy and don't take short-cuts. Read the instructions carefully and make sure you have the spring compressor, torque wrench and impact wrench.

Its a lot of fun so enjoy
 
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 09:56 AM
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anyone have the torque spec's written down? service manual is a pain to find.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 10:34 AM
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Have a back up plan in case everything goes wrong.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 04:20 PM
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does it take a while for the springs to drop down. i just installed my back eibach springs and the car looks the same if not higher. how long til it drops the 1.2 inches????
 
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