Changing Spring Without Changing Absober

[Interate]

Can u please share info with me..

Is it ok if i want to change just the Spring without changing the absober.

I thought i want to change my standard spring to the Eibach Pro-Kit but still using the original absober.

what is your advise?

thank you!

 

[nitrus]

Can u please share info with me..

Is it ok if i want to change just the Spring without changing the absober.

I thought i want to change my standard spring to the Eibach Pro-Kit but still using the original absober.

what is your advise?

thank you!

It is a very delicate process. If not careful , changing your springs alone may cause your absorber to leak, expand, turn purple.. and eventually explode.

You have been warned..

 

[Interate]

oh really . so it is adviseable to change complete absober set together with the spring. okay . thanks nitrus.

 

[nitrus]

oh really . so it is adviseable to change complete absober set together with the spring. okay . thanks nitrus.

I was just kidding Interate

Actually this never-ending "debate" about after market springs with stock abs has been going on quite awhile, some people claim it's fine (even from their own experience) .. And some claim using after market springs with stock abs will damage the abs in the long run.

But since you're going for the Eibach Pro-Kit, from what I read/heard .. These particular springs can be paired with stock abs. NOTE: Opinion may vary from each individual though.

But usually each person tend to believe in what they choose to believe, especially if they are paying for that certain belief.. If you get what I mean.

So why not you try the springs first, and if you stock abs starts to die on you, then only replace them? Nothing to lose, better than replacing the whole thing right now. Unless you can get a buyer for your stock abs..

 

[proton63t]

nitrus, u make things so complicated for the newbie

 

[proton63t]

stock springs = longer
stock abs = long stroke

lowered springs = shorter
sports abs = short stroke

cheap performance
1.) Use stock springs
2.) Use good aftermarket abs or customade from hwl

expensive performance
- One shot upgrade to adjustable (hi-lo/soft-hard)

End of story, driving lowered car in KL is hell.....good luck

 

[proton63t]

And also u may want to ask urself, u go for Eibach Pro-Kit, for looks or performance ?

Never simply lowered ur car with cheapest budget, u are killing your car only.

 

[Interate]

And also u may want to ask urself, u go for Eibach Pro-Kit, for looks or performance ?

Never simply lowered ur car with cheapest budget, u are killing your car only.

oh, i go for both looks and performance. i was just wondering if i want to change the spring, is it adviseable to use back the stock absorber or change to adjustable.


thanks for your time and info everybody!

 

[strangex2]

Why not use the stock absorber until it wears out then only change to either sport shocks/matching shocks or adjustables.

 

[Interate]

Why not use the stock absorber until it wears out then only change to either sport shocks/matching shocks or adjustables.

i think that is a good idea strangex2!! thanks!

 

[boyzone]

lower down 2 fingers gap from stock height should not shorten ur absorbar life.

 

[strangex2]

Mine the front, from 5 fingers become 1 finger. Still boleh tahan, not bad. Just that my dashboard will rattle a bit when the road starts to get violent.