Height differences on different shocks?
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Height differences on different shocks?
My OEM shocks are about to expire and I was told if I used Eibach (as opposed to the Bilstein etc. shocks) I would get an additional 3/4-1" drop in the front which is what I need . Can anyone confirm whether different brands/types of shocks will give different heights with the same springs?
I'm beginning to think this is true as both Mtdceo and I had Eibach springs installed on stock (or other shocks) and found that the front was not lowered as far as the back. On the otherhand, Gary E430 had the entire Eibach lowering kit (springs and Eibach/sachs shocks) installed and his ride looks just right.
I have confirmed that the springs I'm using are the correct ones for my engine weight so it is not a case of the wrong springs being used.
I'm beginning to think this is true as both Mtdceo and I had Eibach springs installed on stock (or other shocks) and found that the front was not lowered as far as the back. On the otherhand, Gary E430 had the entire Eibach lowering kit (springs and Eibach/sachs shocks) installed and his ride looks just right.
I have confirmed that the springs I'm using are the correct ones for my engine weight so it is not a case of the wrong springs being used.
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I'll let you know when the Eibach shocks arrive mid-next month - would you believe the fxcker tried to convince me that the setup wouldn't be complete without Eibach sway bars as well!!!!! I could do with a "figure width" drop on my fronts.
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Well, I've decided to bite the bullet with Eibachs - nobody seems to be sure except my mechanic (which I worry might just be a typical sales pitch since he's the authorized dealer).
Anyway, I understand the design of Eibach shocks are different to say Bilsteins in that they are inverted i.e. the "female" part (i.e. the stationary half) is on the bottom instead of the top on conventional shocks. Apparently this has the effect of creating a softer ride on the earlier parts, hence a smoother ride at low speeds and gets firmer as the movement becomes more abrupt - that would good....can't be sure tho', may just be another sales pitch..... 
Anyway, I understand the design of Eibach shocks are different to say Bilsteins in that they are inverted i.e. the "female" part (i.e. the stationary half) is on the bottom instead of the top on conventional shocks. Apparently this has the effect of creating a softer ride on the earlier parts, hence a smoother ride at low speeds and gets firmer as the movement becomes more abrupt - that would good....can't be sure tho', may just be another sales pitch.....
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Like Jimmy says, dang salesmen One guy who only stocks Bilsteins said it would drop more than the OEM but didn't sound real sure - the guy had the nerve to tell me Eibach dont make shocks and never heard of Sachs! Damn ricer tuner! However, he did offer to let me install it first and promised I don't need to take them if I didn't like it........now that sounded too good to be tru......
One guy who only stocks Bilsteins said it would drop more than the OEM but didn't sound real sure - the guy had the nerve to tell me Eibach dont make shocks and never heard of Sachs! Damn ricer tuner! However, he did offer to let me install it first and promised I don't need to take them if I didn't like it........now that sounded too good to be tru......
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Originally posted by Whitey
Like Jimmy says, dang salesmen One guy who only stocks Bilsteins said it would drop more than the OEM but didn't sound real sure - the guy had the nerve to tell me Eibach dont make shocks and never heard of Sachs! Damn ricer tuner! However, he did offer to let me install it first and promised I don't need to take them if I didn't like it........now that sounded too good to be tru......
Like Jimmy says, dang salesmen
One guy who only stocks Bilsteins said it would drop more than the OEM but didn't sound real sure - the guy had the nerve to tell me Eibach dont make shocks and never heard of Sachs! Damn ricer tuner! However, he did offer to let me install it first and promised I don't need to take them if I didn't like it........now that sounded too good to be tru......
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Shocks don't change ride height, springs, pads, wheels and tires do.
Unless you have smaller springs, or same size springs rated for less weight (they compact more), nothing will change except ride quality due to different shocks. The dude's feeding you a line of crap.
Unless you have smaller springs, or same size springs rated for less weight (they compact more), nothing will change except ride quality due to different shocks. The dude's feeding you a line of crap.
