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954camaro · 08-14-2013, 11:41 PM

Hey guys I just purchased myself a eibach pro kit springs and I have been always curious on why do they say it lowers the car 1.0-1.5 inches? I just never got why there is a range? I mean if want my car to sit 1.5 inches lower than how do I achieve that with these springs? Do you have a choice when installing them of how low you wanna go between those numbers. Sorry if this is a stupid question but I just don't get it thanks guys.

O and I don't really wanna go 1.5 inches lower but it was an example for my question!

TBone · 08-15-2013, 12:09 AM

Because a spring is just wound steel and reacts differently to weight no matter what. So when they build them they build it to a tolerance of, say 1-1.5", and given the weight of our cars it should react to that weight accordingly. And it may change over time, so it may start at 1" but over time drop to 1.5". Then again, it may not.

T.

(Of course they may have shipped you the V6 version and then you will be draggin' @ss, He, he, he. But let's hope not)

NH 2012 SS/RS · 08-15-2013, 05:24 AM

I just installed the same kit last weekend. It lowered the front exactly 1" and the back 13/16".
I had a 4 wheel alignment done two days ago, I have not put it back in the same spot to do another accurate measurement.

Very simple install BTW.

nickswe · 08-22-2013, 06:13 AM

Hey, I just got my lowering springs for my SS from H&R that will lower it 35mm according specs.

Is there anything specific to think about when installing the springs? Any special tools needed or something like that?

(Sorry for borrowing your thread TS)

CamaroLS · 08-22-2013, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by nickswe

Hey, I just got my lowering springs for my SS from H&R that will lower it 35mm according specs.

Is there anything specific to think about when installing the springs? Any special tools needed or something like that?

(Sorry for borrowing your thread TS)

Here is a great video for that. Not as bad as I thought. I have changed springs on other cars and you need a spring compressor but on the Camaro you don't!!

nickswe · 08-22-2013, 11:29 PM

Looks fairly easy there! Nice and tidy shop they had too... Wish mine looked like that, but I assume I will have to do this out on the tarmack :P

Thanks for that buddy!

08-14-2013, 11:41 PM	#1
954camaro Drives: Camaro SS/RS inferno red interior Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ft.Lauderdale FL Posts: 612 View My Garage	Eibach lowering springs question Hey guys I just purchased myself a eibach pro kit springs and I have been always curious on why do they say it lowers the car 1.0-1.5 inches? I just never got why there is a range? I mean if want my car to sit 1.5 inches lower than how do I achieve that with these springs? Do you have a choice when installing them of how low you wanna go between those numbers. Sorry if this is a stupid question but I just don't get it thanks guys. O and I don't really wanna go 1.5 inches lower but it was an example for my question! __________________ VMAX TB, Borla Catback Exhaust, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Racing scoop,ZL1 grille, Nightowl JDP upgrade halo kit, interior lights, abl dash light pipes, VIS ams hood,Pfadt ZL-Spec sway bars, TSW Nurburgring F:20x9 R:20x10, Nitto Invo F:275/45 R:315/35, Spohn trailing arms, Toe rods, pfadt rear subframe bushing, ridetech level 2 coilovers, 3.91 GM differential, BMR diff bushings....more to follow

08-15-2013, 12:09 AM	#2
TBone Negative Camber Junkie Drives: 2010 1SS LS3/6MN ABM 1 of 23 Join Date: May 2009 Location: ChiTown, IL Posts: 1,808	Because a spring is just wound steel and reacts differently to weight no matter what. So when they build them they build it to a tolerance of, say 1-1.5", and given the weight of our cars it should react to that weight accordingly. And it may change over time, so it may start at 1" but over time drop to 1.5". Then again, it may not. T. (Of course they may have shipped you the V6 version and then you will be draggin' @ss, He, he, he. But let's hope not) __________________ "Horsepower is something that looks great in a Magazine article, but suspension is what actually gets you around the track fast.." Jack Olsen The drag strip is like sniffing glue, it's cheap, it's a decent buzz, it doesn't last long and they are all the same. Road racing is like China White Heroin, the buzz is stronger, the high lasts for hours, it's extremely addictive and they are all different. I can't wait for my next Track fix. DA HAWKS used to OWN DA CUP!!!!!

08-15-2013, 05:24 AM	#3
NH 2012 SS/RS Drives: 2012 2SS/RS L99 IBM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Goffstown, NH Posts: 559 View My Garage	I just installed the same kit last weekend. It lowered the front exactly 1" and the back 13/16". I had a 4 wheel alignment done two days ago, I have not put it back in the same spot to do another accurate measurement. Very simple install BTW. __________________ 2SS/RS IBM, American Racing BLVD Wheels, 275/40, 295/40 Toyo Proxes, Eibach 1" drop Springs, Muffler Delete, Elite Catch Can, CAI, CFD Carbon Fiber Pistol Grip Shifter w/ Tap Shift, APR Carbon Fiber Splitter, Sequential Tail Lights, MPD1 Spoiler

08-22-2013, 06:13 AM	#4
nickswe A Swede lost in Texas Drives: Camaro ZL1 2014 Black M6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 244	Hey, I just got my lowering springs for my SS from H&R that will lower it 35mm according specs. Is there anything specific to think about when installing the springs? Any special tools needed or something like that? (Sorry for borrowing your thread TS) __________________ Former owner of a 2012 Camaro SS 45th Anniversary Edition. Currently driving a 2014 Camaro ZL1 Coupe.

08-22-2013, 11:29 PM	#6
nickswe A Swede lost in Texas Drives: Camaro ZL1 2014 Black M6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 244	Looks fairly easy there! Nice and tidy shop they had too... Wish mine looked like that, but I assume I will have to do this out on the tarmack :P Thanks for that buddy! __________________ Former owner of a 2012 Camaro SS 45th Anniversary Edition. Currently driving a 2014 Camaro ZL1 Coupe.