Eibach installation help needed *Urgent*

Darren · 02-08-2009, 09:52 PM

Yesterday I started installing my Eibach springs, which I opted to do myself. I've done quite a few installs in the past and figured this one wouldn't be any more difficuly. Well it turns out, I need some help.

I've got the front ones completely on. They weren't too bad other than trying to get the fork out of the bottom of the strut, it's not an easy task by yourself as it takes some muscle to force down the control arm and another set of hands to pull the fork loose. Luckily I was able to get my neighbor to help me out with this part. The rest of it I was able to do on my own.

Now it was time for the rears. I assumed they would be easier and they probably are, but I ran into a problem. There's no writeup for a 2nd gen install and it's a little different than installing them on the 1st gen since on the 2nd gen you don't need to remove the seats. The plastic liner up top near the speaker actually has little popout coverings which expose the top of the strut mount. It's a little hard to get to but if you have a swivel connector, it's pretty easy to get the nuts off.

Anyways, here's where I ran into a problem. I can't get the bottom of the strut out. I'm able to get the thrubolt on the bottom of the strut out (reinstalled in the below pic), but once that is out, I can't figure out how to get the strut up and out of it's position. Any ideas? Here's a couple pics for reference:

This photo is taken from behind the rear suspension.

If anyone lives in the Charlotte, NC area and would like to lend a helping hand, I'd greatly appreciate it.

ttk5 · 02-08-2009, 11:39 PM

Dont see a pic

Darren · 02-09-2009, 09:23 AM

They were working last night. Don't know what happened. They should be working now.

Sorry about that.

MrHeeltoe · 02-14-2009, 05:11 AM

I'd disconnect the sway bar and push the knuckle down by standing on the caliper (need a lot of force). I'd hope that upper arm does not cause a problem getting the shock out. If it did, I'd be looking at disconnecting it from the body.

Hope I am not late.

Darren · 02-14-2009, 04:31 PM

Finished the job today. Car looks fantastic. I'll wash it up tomorrow and try to get some pics.

SXE6SPDTSX · 03-03-2009, 03:42 AM

about what diff did u get from the springs??

Tishkevich · 05-27-2009, 08:05 PM

better man then me, i wouldn't touch my baby with my hands lololol i'm good with electronics but not $30k pieces of machinery fuxxx that