eibach/bilstein install
02-19-2007, 09:42 PM
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I just disassembled the rears yesterday w/o a spring compressor. [NB: This only applies to Bilstein/EIbach. Always use a spring compressor.] I built the fronts a long time ago. They are sitting on the garage floor awaiting disassembly. I'm not sure if I used a compressor, but I'll go out and check the fronts tonight. However, I do remember that the lower spring plate for the front Bilstein/Eibachs is not stock. I think the new plate lowers the spring, but I'm not sure. Are you using that?
02-19-2007, 09:44 PM
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I installed bil/eibach on my 83 Euro and it is very stiff at first, I guess it was because my old ones were so worn. It has been a while since the swap and they dont feel as stiff as they did at first and the cornering is awesome.
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02-19-2007, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill Ball
However, I do remember that the lower spring plate for the front Bilstein/Eibachs is not stock. I think the new plate lowers the spring, but I'm not sure. Are you using that?
02-19-2007, 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Silver79
I assembled the fronts today and it was impossible to get them together without a spring compressor no matter where the adjuster was. They were assembled following the WSM. Anybody else able to assemble thiers without a spring compressor? The car is an 82 and I believe it had the sport package--front and rear spoilers, bolstered seats, limited slip, and from what I can tell originally came with Bilsteins. I remember there only being a few posts on here before about this package. Somebody can correct me if I'm wrong. Joe
The fronts require a compressor. You need an inch of compression. I just diassembled mine a minute ago. The rears didn't need one, as I mentioned before. Again, this just apllies to the Bilsteins/Eibach combination.
02-19-2007, 11:04 PM
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Joe.........as Bill mentions you require a good set of spring compressors for this job; in fact the front spring is so strong most folks use 3 compressors to be safe.
Be very careful doing this work especially if you've never done it before..........good time to call up an experienced List buddy.
Be very careful doing this work especially if you've never done it before..........good time to call up an experienced List buddy.
02-20-2007, 01:45 PM
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That explains it then. I have only assembled the fronts so far and used all of the original harware. I do have the newer style spring perches for the rear, although it will be a while before I get around to putting that together. Thanks. Joe