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Old 01-25-12, 08:46 AM
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Default Eibach lowering springs on an AWD

I bought them, but before I spend the $400+ to out them on I want to hear some more conclusive opinions from AWD owners that have put them on. I heard somewhere that they might not fit right on an awd, or they lowered the rear more than the front. I read all the forum posts but nothing conclusive. Any thoughts or should I just go ahead?
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$400+ for installation? try to do it yourself and save some $$$ there are many threads here that will help you through the process.
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I have no garage, and no spring compressor, or anything else I'd need for that matter, except the car and springs.
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I have no garage, and no spring compressor, or anything else I'd need for that matter, except the car and springs.
I feel you on that one but with the springs + installations cost you could of easily got a set of coilovers which is straight swap no spring compressor needed. I installed mine in my driveway with 2 jackstands and hand tools. But to answer your questions about the springs I did hear that the drop might be uneven due to the AWD system.
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Originally Posted by jmsharp02
I have no garage, and no spring compressor, or anything else I'd need for that matter, except the car and springs.
Doesn't matter, that's A LOT for installation. Most shops do this install for around $150-200 for all 4 corners!!!

You are better off selling and getting coils for adjustability if installation is gonna be $400+
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Thanks for the heads up all, at least I only wasted $100 on the springs rather than $400 on the install :/
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Originally Posted by jmsharp02
I bought them, but before I spend the $400+ to out them on I want to hear some more conclusive opinions from AWD owners that have put them on. I heard somewhere that they might not fit right on an awd, or they lowered the rear more than the front. I read all the forum posts but nothing conclusive. Any thoughts or should I just go ahead?
Yes they'll fit
I have IS350 Tein S-techs on my 250awd
just post up pics and see if its lower in the back
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Originally Posted by IS250TW
Yes they'll fit
I have IS350 Tein S-techs on my 250awd
just post up pics and see if its lower in the back
Yah, I know they'll fit, I'm just terrified of putting them on and having my nose sticking up in the air and my *** dragging on the pavement. I know it wont be that bad but even if the rear drop is slightly more than the front it's going to suck beans, especially considering it's gonna cost me $400 just to have someone put them on!
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Alright, I went ahead and sold them for what I bought them. Thanks for the advice all-I'm going to wait until I can get myself some coilovers and install them myself.
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