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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 07:40 PM
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Hi everyone, I recently purchased a set of Bilstein Sport Shocks and now stuck in the middle of deciding what springs I should get. I'm looking for more of a ride comfort over performance, as long as its stiffer than the OEM ones I got on. I was thinking of the Eibach Pro Kit and H&R but couldn't decide. Can you guys give me some suggestions please?
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I would say the Eibach spring is a bit softer than the h&r spring
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Hi everyone, I recently purchased a set of Bilstein Sport Shocks and now stuck in the middle of deciding what springs I should get. I'm looking for more of a ride comfort over performance, as long as its stiffer than the OEM ones I got on. I was thinking of the Eibach Pro Kit and H&R but couldn't decide. Can you guys give me some suggestions please?
I did the H&R's with Bilstin Hd's a 6 weeks ago. And I love it The ride is more firm than before( coming from sportline setup). It is still smoth around town smother than my 4Runner if that means anything. This is my second car i have put H&R's on I know what works for me. I would not say one is better than another I personally like the H&R's.

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Thanks for all your responses. I heard that H&R is more towards performance and is stiffer than the Eibach. Is that true guys? How about in terms of ride height. Will H&R be lower or the Eibach? Or can this be adjusted by changing # pads?
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My car went down around 1" or 25mm with #1 pads all around. From sport springs to H&R i dont think there was that much of a difference noticeable but not much. I love how it rides now. Note I do have a 1hr drive each way to work and its still feals good. If you want a before and after I will send you a few photos.

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I heard Eibachs sag after a while. I'd go H&R
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Thanks for all your responses, I just got my car back today and its nice. Too bad the weather is really bad in Vancouver today so I couldn't take any pics, but as soon as the weather gets better then I will definitely post them up for you guys to comment on.

I think I'm going to buy both of them... And try them both on to see which one I prefer. I.e. Height, performance, etc. Since they both sound really equal to one another.

Thanks everyone!!!
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I know H&R is made in Germany..but I think Eibachs are made in USA....
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