eibach lowering kit

nuzzo · 03-24-2007, 08:17 PM

i know its been talked about before but i cant find it.... i installed the eibach kit and it seems to be a little rougher, was i supposed to trim bump stop? how much

starting to look better

RUN ROD RUN · 03-24-2007, 08:24 PM

Lowering question please...

post #32

Hope this helps

Tom Savini · 03-24-2007, 08:27 PM

I just installed the rear springs on Thursday. Yes you have to trim the stops,
I used a hack saw and it was no big deal. You will find it a lot easier to reinstall
them if you put a little grease on the top ring and push them in. I went for a 250mile ride today and I really like the way it looks and rides. I am not sure if I will
do the fronts since I don't want it to loe in the front. Enjoy the new look and have fun.
Tom

ssrgarage · 03-24-2007, 08:29 PM

I am planning to do my SSr later!!! See ya on April 14!!! Tim

nuzzo · 03-24-2007, 08:53 PM

i can always count on everyone here thanks a bunch!!!!!

Mike in AZ · 03-24-2007, 09:03 PM

Nuzzo,

Be sure to take your truck in for a front alignment after changing the rear springs. It DOES change the angles enough to make a difference. Your Chevrolet dealer is the preferred point to do this, as the SSR is very tricky to get right.

Ask them to give you a print out of the before and after alignment numbers. They should provide you a data sheet.

Regards,

Mike

Boosted · 03-24-2007, 09:41 PM

In case you don't want to click the link and then scroll to the next page to get to post #32 here it is...

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Went to the shop today and had the rear bumpers cut off 1 of 3 rings( about thumb thickness). Well, no more harsh ride!!!. Thanks Mike.

hdflstf · 03-24-2007, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike in AZ

Nuzzo,

Be sure to take your truck in for a front alignment after changing the rear springs. It DOES change the angles enough to make a difference. Your Chevrolet dealer is the preferred point to do this, as the SSR is very tricky to get right.

Regards,

Mike

Mikey, I have to disagree here. The alignment is very simple to do on the SSR. The problem is the design (my Corvair is designed better in this regard) requires a trial an error process that requires patience to get it right. Any good alignment shop can accomplish this task.

Silver Wolf · 03-25-2007, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by hdflstf

Mikey, I have to disagree here. The alignment is very simple to do on the SSR. The problem is the design (my Corvair is designed better in this regard) requires a trial an error process that requires patience to get it right. Any good alignment shop can accomplish this task.

Almost any shop that can do 19'' & 20" rims. Some of the older shops do not have the right equipment to do the job.

nuzzo · 03-25-2007, 09:09 AM

i had it aligned @ local shop, they just bought the latest technology machine....i was afraid to take it to my local dealer because they told me any mod's to the factory stuff would void my warranty......and w/ the commonproblems with the ssr i dont want to risk that just yet

sheldon young · 03-25-2007, 09:58 AM

Took mine to 2-Chevy Dealers and 2-Pro Shops before they got the alignment right...

the wierd thing is it rode great, but on paper it was waaay-out!

hdflstf · 03-25-2007, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by nuzzo

i had it aligned @ local shop, they just bought the latest technology machine....i was afraid to take it to my local dealer because they told me any mod's to the factory stuff would void my warranty......and w/ the commonproblems with the ssr i dont want to risk that just yet

WHo told you that - dealer of shop? Not true. They need to prove the mod cause whatever problem..

Common problems. I think the only comon problems are the door handles and the colling fans. they are being fixed as they break as well as an aftermarket solution is available for the fan. Most of the other issues are a matter of the negative side being 'louder'.