Eibach pro kit
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Savage_383
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I ask this because I have no experience with lowering springs. Will the Eibach kit come with installation instructions for this vehicle?
wingman
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Im sure you can get some sort of instructions, but unless you are a certified mechanic, you will void your warranty. I was on board with you, however since the parts/labor were financed w/ the car I said eff it, and I'll let them do it. rear springs are simple, fronts are easy as well, but make sure all bushings and washers go back on in the same order. If you go that route you will need a spring compressor. I would suggest taking both fronts off at once and doing one at a time to ensure all strut hardware is back on in the right order.
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Savage_383
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That's what I thought. Any idea on labor cost?
Most springs do not come with instructions.
A DIY spring install will not void your warranty (although if you blow your struts due to the lowering springs you likely won't get those replaced under warranty) and it really isn't as hard as one would think. Spring compressors don't necessarily need to be used in all cases but they can also be rented (or purchased fairly cheap).
Depending on the specs of these springs I may install a set on my wife's Sonic when she gets it. I'll try to throw together a DIY if someone else doesn't beat me to it.
wingman
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Talked to Dave today in R&D. Still no ETA. But got some info on spring rates. Stock rates are 120lb/" front and 147lb/" rear. Kit will be 160lb/" and 171/lb".
And for the warranty thing_from Eibach site
EXCLUSIONS FROM WARRANTY
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY PRODUCTS: (1) THAT HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR HAVE NOT BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED, LICENSED AUTO MECHANIC EXPERIENCED IN THE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION PRODUCTS;
(2) THAT HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY SERVICED, THAT HAVE BEEN MISUSED, OR THAT HAVE BEEN MODIFIED, ALTERED OR SUBJECTED TO ABUSE, NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT OR COLLISION;
(3) INSTALLED IN ANY VEHICLE THAT HAS BEEN MODIFIED;
(4) INSTALLED ON ANY VEHICLE THAT HAS CARRIED LOADS IN EXCESS OF AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURER SUGGESTED WEIGHT LIMITS;
(5) INSTALLED ON ANY VEHICLE THAT HAS BEEN USED FOR RALLYING, RACING OR RACING-TYPE ACTIVITIES OR OFF-ROAD USE;
(6) PRESENTED FOR WARRANTY COVERAGE BY A PERSON OTHER THAN THE PURCHASER; OR
(7) PRESENTED FOR WARRANTY COVERAGE AFTER BEING USED ON A VEHICLE OTHER THAN THE ONE ON WHICH IT WAS ORIGINALLY INSTALLED.
And for the warranty thing_from Eibach site
EXCLUSIONS FROM WARRANTY
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY PRODUCTS: (1) THAT HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR HAVE NOT BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED, LICENSED AUTO MECHANIC EXPERIENCED IN THE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION PRODUCTS;
(2) THAT HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY SERVICED, THAT HAVE BEEN MISUSED, OR THAT HAVE BEEN MODIFIED, ALTERED OR SUBJECTED TO ABUSE, NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT OR COLLISION;
(3) INSTALLED IN ANY VEHICLE THAT HAS BEEN MODIFIED;
(4) INSTALLED ON ANY VEHICLE THAT HAS CARRIED LOADS IN EXCESS OF AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURER SUGGESTED WEIGHT LIMITS;
(5) INSTALLED ON ANY VEHICLE THAT HAS BEEN USED FOR RALLYING, RACING OR RACING-TYPE ACTIVITIES OR OFF-ROAD USE;
(6) PRESENTED FOR WARRANTY COVERAGE BY A PERSON OTHER THAN THE PURCHASER; OR
(7) PRESENTED FOR WARRANTY COVERAGE AFTER BEING USED ON A VEHICLE OTHER THAN THE ONE ON WHICH IT WAS ORIGINALLY INSTALLED.
I wouldn't worry about it. Do the installation correctly and I highly doubt it would raise issues. I'd be more worried about the springs themselves causing your struts/shocks to blow out prematurely...which is very likely to happen and won't be covered under GM's warranty regarless of who installs them anyways.
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Yes...that would be the correct procedure to cut metal. The end result of a cut spring is never right though. Read all about it: Cutting Springs - Craig's Website at Backfire.ca
wingman
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Just be patient on the springs. Then you can put STOCK ones back on when/if you sell your vehicle. Plus, it could turn out to be a PITA trying to get the right height with cutting them, as there is a little more to it than just making equal cuts on both sides. For example you may have a slight lean to one side or corner, and have to fix that by cutting a little more off the opposing side/corner. Even though my buddies and I have lowered dozens of Chevy Colorado's, easy mistakes can be made like cutting the wrong side of the spring, doh!
Danny5
Its over 39000!
Actually, people have used die grinders, sawsalls, and even torches/plasma cutters. All of which are definitely NOT recommended.
I look at it this way. If you want to lower your ride right now, you either pony up for coilovers, or hack your springs. If you hack your springs, rest assured that drop springs are only a few month's away.
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