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robsls3 · 03-13-2011, 07:07 PM

Anybody with a lowered car can you take a pic and post how you rear spring looks under normal load?

Are the top 3 coils right on top of each other with no space or gaps? Are they touching?

I took off my Eibachs for BMR and the top 2 coils are touching each other with the third not to far off.

Attached is a pic of mine. I cant tell how my eibachs were but if I hit a bump it sounds like the spring coils are hitting each other.

IROCanSS · 03-13-2011, 07:11 PM

Wow weird. I have eibachs and no odd sounds... I suppose you want me to go take a pic...

IROCanSS · 03-13-2011, 07:18 PM

OK, so yes, the top coils totally touch. It is a dual rate spring. I have no weird noises or anything with mine, and I have been over some pretty decent bumps, dips and hills. I do a lot of "spirited" driving in the country with zero issues or complaints.

67motorcat · 03-13-2011, 07:22 PM

My rear Eibachs look just like your BMR's in the picture.
The Eibachs have a clear sleeve around the top 3 coils though,probably to prevent rubbing and /or noises.

looks fine to me,remember these springs are progressive rate.

V1c1ous · 03-13-2011, 07:29 PM

Just put mine on yesterday. I noticed the springs touching also on the rear. But like jrhaus76 said they are "progressive" springs unlike the OEM. I dont have any issues with ride or noises either though.

V1c1ous · 03-13-2011, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67motorcat

My rear Eibachs look just like your BMR's in the picture.
The Eibachs have a clear sleeve around the top 3 coils though,probably to prevent rubbing and /or noises.

looks fine to me,remember these springs are progressive rate.

Ahhh..so that what that was for. I was wondering why they were wrapped. Lear something every day...lol

IROCanSS · 03-13-2011, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by V1c1ous

Just put mine on yesterday. I noticed the springs touching also on the rear. But like jrhaus76 said they are "progressive" springs unlike the OEM. I dont have any issues with ride or noises either though.

robsls3 · 03-13-2011, 07:35 PM

Cool thanks guys for the help. Just wanted to be for sure. I guess im back out side tomarrow doing a tear down and retightning stuff back up.

03-13-2011, 07:07 PM	#1
robsls3 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 camaro 1SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Oaklawn, IL Posts: 862 View My Garage	Lowered rear springs possible issue? Anybody with a lowered car can you take a pic and post how you rear spring looks under normal load? Are the top 3 coils right on top of each other with no space or gaps? Are they touching? I took off my Eibachs for BMR and the top 2 coils are touching each other with the third not to far off. Attached is a pic of mine. I cant tell how my eibachs were but if I hit a bump it sounds like the spring coils are hitting each other. Attached Images

03-13-2011, 07:22 PM	#4
67motorcat Blown Cool Breeze Drives: 2011 Black on Black 2SS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pinehurst NC Posts: 1,027 View My Garage	My rear Eibachs look just like your BMR's in the picture. The Eibachs have a clear sleeve around the top 3 coils though,probably to prevent rubbing and /or noises. looks fine to me,remember these springs are progressive rate. __________________ 2011 Black on Black 2SS M6 Had a 2010 IBM 2SS M6 Enjoy life.Think of all the women on the Titanic who passed up dessert.

03-13-2011, 07:29 PM	#5
V1c1ous Drives: 96 Z28 SS, 2010 SS RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Reading, Ohio Posts: 275	Just put mine on yesterday. I noticed the springs touching also on the rear. But like jrhaus76 said they are "progressive" springs unlike the OEM. I dont have any issues with ride or noises either though. __________________ "Start brain before placing mouth in gear".

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03-13-2011, 07:11 PM	#2
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	Wow weird. I have eibachs and no odd sounds... I suppose you want me to go take a pic...

03-13-2011, 07:18 PM	#3
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	OK, so yes, the top coils totally touch. It is a dual rate spring. I have no weird noises or anything with mine, and I have been over some pretty decent bumps, dips and hills. I do a lot of "spirited" driving in the country with zero issues or complaints.

03-13-2011, 07:35 PM	#8
robsls3 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 camaro 1SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Oaklawn, IL Posts: 862 View My Garage	Cool thanks guys for the help. Just wanted to be for sure. I guess im back out side tomarrow doing a tear down and retightning stuff back up.