eibach springs

whoLEEoh · 01-02-2011, 01:24 AM

hey just received my Eibach springs (the .8/.9) for my Nismo and i installed the rears perfect but the front i couldn't get the install them into the shock...don't know where to compress them from and it seems like i have the compress the hell out of it...any one have any advise or pictures?

chuckd05 · 01-02-2011, 01:27 AM

a lot of people say they have to end up bringing the car to a shop to compress the front springs. You do need to compress the hell out of it and many dont have the supplies to do so so they go to a shop or rent a good enough spring compressor.

ncheung85 · 01-02-2011, 01:28 AM

You need to use a spring compressor. You can borrow one from autozone. And use an impact wrench to break the top nut loose. Be careful because the spring is under a lot of pressure.

whoLEEoh · 01-02-2011, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ncheung85

You need to use a spring compressor. You can borrow one from autozone. And use an impact wrench to break the top nut loose.

i was able to take off the stock springs but installing the eibachs were a pain in the assssss and had to re-install them again.

ncheung85 · 01-02-2011, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by whoLEEoh

i was able to take off the stock springs but installing the eibachs were a pain in the assssss and had to re-install them again.

Oops. lol. Shouldn't it be easier considering it is shorter than the stock spring???

whoLEEoh · 01-02-2011, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ncheung85

Oops. lol. Shouldn't it be easier considering it is shorter than the stock spring???

it isnt shorter at all lol its so weird i dont understand it...it has like 5 coils super together then like 3 or 4 loose...

Imperial · 01-08-2011, 02:12 AM

Their progressive design actually makes the total coil length longer.

Junior370z · 01-08-2011, 09:32 AM

Yeah it was pretty tough installing the fronts. Luckily I kept my hydraulic strut spring compressor from when I owned a shop.

corner3garage · 01-08-2011, 12:12 PM

Also be careful releasing the top nut. If you spin the shock shaft too much it could potentially damage the shock.

Junior370z · 01-08-2011, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by corner3garage

Also be careful releasing the top nut. If you spin the shock shaft too much it could potentially damage the shock.

Also never use anything to hold the shaft. (vice grips, pliers, ext..) Any damage to to the shaft left by the tool will mess up the seals.

SPOHN · 01-08-2011, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by corner3garage

Also be careful releasing the top nut. If you spin the shock shaft too much it could potentially damage the shock.

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Originally Posted by Junior370z

Also never use anything to hold the shaft. (vice grips, pliers, ext..) Any damage to to the shaft left by the tool will mess up the seals.

+1. I've never had an issue with the Z's shaft when removing the nut. Not to say you shouldn't be carefull due to it might of been over tightened. I always put the shock in a vice then zipped the nut off with impact.

01-02-2011, 01:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
whoLEEoh Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Miami,FL Posts: 647 Drives: 2010 370z NISMO Rep Power: 15	eibach springs hey just received my Eibach springs (the .8/.9) for my Nismo and i installed the rears perfect but the front i couldn't get the install them into the shock...don't know where to compress them from and it seems like i have the compress the hell out of it...any one have any advise or pictures?

01-02-2011, 01:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 19	a lot of people say they have to end up bringing the car to a shop to compress the front springs. You do need to compress the hell out of it and many dont have the supplies to do so so they go to a shop or rent a good enough spring compressor. __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-)

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ncheung85 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Alhambra, CA Posts: 339 Drives: z Rep Power: 15	You need to use a spring compressor. You can borrow one from autozone. And use an impact wrench to break the top nut loose. Be careful because the spring is under a lot of pressure. __________________ Injen \| Berk \| HKS \| Hotchkis \| Gtspec \| EVO-R \| Forgestar \| KW \| SPC \| Uprev Youtube Last edited by ncheung85; 01-02-2011 at 01:35 AM.

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Junior370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Las Vegas Age: 49 Posts: 1,024 Drives: over the speed limit Rep Power: 293	Yeah it was pretty tough installing the fronts. Luckily I kept my hydraulic strut spring compressor from when I owned a shop. __________________ DON'T DO IT! ( Click to show/hide ) Stillen CBECAI-U/D PulleyGround KitSwaysSetrab Oil CoolerIchiba Rear Camber KitAgility CoiloverBerk HFCTechnosquare TuneGT-R ButtonVenaci MeshSP Performance Cross Drilled/Slotted RotorsSPC Toe BoltsBomex LipMud flapsAero Jacket Type III WingSold

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corner3garage The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 9,879 Drives: 240sx, 350z, 370z Rep Power: 34	Also be careful releasing the top nut. If you spin the shock shaft too much it could potentially damage the shock. __________________ Corner3motorsports.com

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Imperial Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 486 Drives: 10 Nismo 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 14	Their progressive design actually makes the total coil length longer.

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