sup3rbad

There's two springs with a plastic cover on half of the spring. Would it make a difference which ones i put in the front and rear? I'm just waiting to my friend to make some room in his schdeule to install the eibachs.

Will post pics when done.

another8owner

put mine on a few days ago, looks sweet and rides great, as for the plastic on the springs, the shop that did mine put them on the rear, bottom line is..........the car looks so much better lowered, good choice again, you wont be dissapointed.

sup3rbad

Thanks a lot.

mikeb

can you guys post pics

sup3rbad

I'll post pics tomorrow Mike. I should've done that in the first place to prevent any confusion. I would do them right now but the oghting is inadequate. My camcorder doesn't do so well under low light conditions.

syntrix

The springs should have been a different length between the front and rear. Were the ones with the plastic "taller" than the other ones?

sup3rbad

the plastic covered srpings are taller. I'm guessing they go in the rear?

sup3rbad

here ya go

sup3rbad

the springs in the middle are shorter

sup3rbad

eta for install is this weekend. hopefully.

syntrix

With the stockers, the longer ones are in the back. However, compressed, it might not be the case with the eibachs.....

Are there any markings on the springs?

Just trying to see if we can nail it down without "assuming"

syntrix

Wait... let me get a pic of them from home... my fronts are compressed still, and my rears are loose.

I'll uncompress a stock front one to double check for your. Better safe than sorry!!

Ned M

iTrader: (2)

If the spring rates are marked on the springs, the higher rate (usually shorter) spring goes up front and the softer rate in back.

If they're not clearly marked, you'd best call Eibach. Last I had their number it was (714) 752-6700. You would be seriously unhappy with the ride if you get them in backwards.

Please post some after-pix.

Thanks

syntrix

Agreed, just give eibach a quick call to be 2x sure.

I just compared the two springs, and the rear is definately longer, and even though the front is still compressed, I don't see how it could be longer than the rear when it does uncompress.

I'd take a pic but my digicam battery is dead right now

sup3rbad

The springs have the same number on them except theres a difference. The taller spring has "HA" in the end and the shorter has "VA" in the end. for example 55701VA 55701HA

syntrix

2x check with eibach with those part numbers.

http://www.eibach.com/index1.htm

sup3rbad

The part number on the box is the same one on the site. 5544.140 Does anyone else think the Eibach Faq sections is retarded?
Q: Is there a hint how to install the Pro-Kit spring?
A: Yes! The springs have to be installed that side up that you can read the printing.

sup3rbad

Okay. The pt number with the VA in the end is the front springs (shorter srpings) and the HA is the rear spring (taller springs). ETA hopefully this weekend.

syntrix

Always good to double check. Feels good now, doesn't it?

Can't to see some pics of your car on the new springs!

sup3rbad

update* no springs installed yet. night coming earlier and school make time to install a bit hard to find. i guess that's the price i have to pay for a "free" install.

another8owner

heres mine w ith eibach kit installed.
not a very good pic though.

mikeb

looks good another 8 owner

Genom

So you guys with the springs, how have they settled? is it even? Any change in the ride after settle?

eclps0

Did any of you guys go for service yet at the dealer. If you did get service what did the deler say about teh springs, and can they void the suspenion warrenty. I might have my mazda deler install my springs if i decide to get them.

another8owner

i work for a dealership, nothing said to me about warranty issue other than they wouldnt install aftermarket springs, as for the settling well after one lap around the block they set just fine, heck my alignment was even still within tolerances.

the ride is fantastic, not much different than stock IMO.