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DIY Eibach pro kit Install
Whats up everyone! Here is a full DIY on the Eibach pro kit spring install on a Forte koup sx.
Tools needed
Sockets - 12mm, 14mm, 17mm, 19mm
Wrenches - 12mm, 17mm
Strut spring Compressors - you can rent these at shucks for 48hrs and return them for a full refund.
Pic#1 - Chalk rear wheels and jack up the front of the car....AND dont forget a beer.
Pic#2 - If you look to the right of the strut you will see that I already removed a bolt that was attached to the strut. The other end is attached to the front sway bar. If this arm is still installed you cant see it....but there is just enough room to get a 17mm wrench behind the bracket to hold while you remove the nut.
Pic#3 - remove the 2 big bolts that attach the strut to the hub. Remove the 2 bolts that hold the break lines with 12mm.
Pic#4 - Once removed just let the hub rest to the side.
Pic#5 - First break this nut loose so its easy to take off once the strut is out (the one the ratchet is on). Remove the 3 bolts you can see around the ratchet. This will allow the strut to come completely off the car...so support it before you remove the last bolt.
Pic#6 - Once strut is removed install the strut compressors and tighten down each side equaly until you can move the top part of the strut freely. Remove the top nut and take off the stock spring. R2(remove and replace) the stock rubber pieces onto the eibach springs. Install the new springs exactly how the sockers were. When you re-install the top of the strut notice that there is only one right way. Its D shaped.... You will see when you are doing it. Do everything in reverse and your done. I couldnt see anywhere that doing this would effect alignment. But im gonna take her to Les schwab anyway.
Whats up everyone! Here is a full DIY on the Eibach pro kit spring install on a Forte koup sx.
Tools needed
Sockets - 12mm, 14mm, 17mm, 19mm
Wrenches - 12mm, 17mm
Strut spring Compressors - you can rent these at shucks for 48hrs and return them for a full refund.
Pic#1 - Chalk rear wheels and jack up the front of the car....AND dont forget a beer.
Pic#2 - If you look to the right of the strut you will see that I already removed a bolt that was attached to the strut. The other end is attached to the front sway bar. If this arm is still installed you cant see it....but there is just enough room to get a 17mm wrench behind the bracket to hold while you remove the nut.
Pic#3 - remove the 2 big bolts that attach the strut to the hub. Remove the 2 bolts that hold the break lines with 12mm.
Pic#4 - Once removed just let the hub rest to the side.
Pic#5 - First break this nut loose so its easy to take off once the strut is out (the one the ratchet is on). Remove the 3 bolts you can see around the ratchet. This will allow the strut to come completely off the car...so support it before you remove the last bolt.
Pic#6 - Once strut is removed install the strut compressors and tighten down each side equaly until you can move the top part of the strut freely. Remove the top nut and take off the stock spring. R2(remove and replace) the stock rubber pieces onto the eibach springs. Install the new springs exactly how the sockers were. When you re-install the top of the strut notice that there is only one right way. Its D shaped.... You will see when you are doing it. Do everything in reverse and your done. I couldnt see anywhere that doing this would effect alignment. But im gonna take her to Les schwab anyway.
