Hey all!

I realize this is late in the asking, but I'm going to install my Eibach Prokit in the morning, and was wondering if anyone had suggestions/tips/warnings/etc. I have all the correct tools (including spring compressors), and expect all to go well, but just thought I'd ask around. Thanks!

 

Go out to the car right now & spray penetrating lube on all the bolts you'll be touching. Then have a torch ready for that rear lower shock bolt. And start with the rears first!

 

as for penetrating lube


Most people use liquid wrench because thats what they have at kragen/pepboys etc.....


if u can...see if you can locate KROIL.

Kroil penetrationg lube is awesome....imo works a lot better than liquid wrench

look for it on the net


Call some of your buddies to come over and help out

 

Are you doing the shocks also. I have the Pro-Kit on my ride and I love it. If you got any questions let me know

 

just remember one important thing: make sure that the front & rear bolts BOTH can be unscrewed. when i tried to lower my cl, they first did the front, but when they got to the back, the bolts couldn't be unscrewed (it was too rusty). as a result, i had a car w/ the front lowered and the back stock. i sold my springs after that

p.s. dustbuster4 remember to post pics!!

 

PB Blaster is awesome too!! smells kinda strong, but it works wonders. If you cant get the rear bolts out, you'll have to break them off and re-drill through the bushing. Its harder than it seems. And yes, get some friends to help... someone can be doing the fronts while your working on the rears or something.

 

Just have someone there to help, more than likely you will need them. Good luck

 

when you take out the back struts be careful of the e-brake and brake lines and use a crow bar to push down lightly on the rear trailing arm to give you the clearance to pull out the strut. the same crowbar will probably help in getting the lower bolt in and out, you will need to push up and down on the trailing arm to move it(the bolt) in and out. good luck

 

I had the same problem..........just be ready to order new rear bushings...............Good luck..rear struts suck.

 

Thanks for all of the suggestions!

Although, I guess I'll be one of the lucky ones, if this process runs anything close to "smooth"!

I'll reply later (and hopefully post pics) when it's done.