One Corner Lower than the Rest

[socalvn]

I may be wrong but I don't remember spring pads in the back It just sat into a pocket I think The spring itself had some rubber insulation on it in some parts. Or if it did have spring pads which is so easy of install I didn't even notice
The guy that installed that should be fired it's the simplest thing

 

[rcorona]

spring pad is cheap, $24 or so for the bottom. (one of mine was messed up by the ^%&* monkey that installed my ARK springs.) The spring might be permanently bent due to taking the weight of the car in that position. if that's the case, contact eibach and have the place pay for the replacement if it's not covered by warranty.

Springs were installed in June 2022. Realistically, in everyone’s expert opinion, how likely is it that the spring will need to be replaced? I’m not sure how easily springs bend

 

[D.J.]

Springs were installed in June 2022. Realistically, in everyone’s expert opinion, how likely is it that the spring will need to be replaced? I’m not sure how easily springs bend

I would bet 1 medium coffee that the spring, which is made of spring steel, has not exceeded its elastic deformation limit.

No permanent damage, is my bet.

 

[Snowwhite]

there is a spring pad that attaches to the bottom perch, and there is another on the top that attaches to the spring itself. I'd call the top one more of a bumper than a pad. I just disassembled mine last week.

Hopefully the spring is fine.

 

[D.J.]

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[rcorona]

I would bet 1 medium coffee that the spring, which is made of spring steel, has not exceeded its elastic deformation limit.

No permanent damage, is my bet.

Thank you for the reassurance friend

 

[StingertimeNC]

Crazy that the spring wasn't seated correctly in the lower cup. it would be noticeable as soon as they tried to bolt it all back up.

No excuse!

 

[rcorona]

Crazy that the spring wasn't seated correctly in the lower cup. it would be noticeable as soon as they tried to bolt it all back up.

No excuse!

Completely agree. I've ordered new spring insulators just in case the original ones are damaged. Hopefully shop will agree to take the cost

 

[rcorona]

*Update #2*
Pictures that the shop took. Pictures were automatically rotated horizontally when I uploaded them, sorry about that. But you can clearly see that one of the springs looks "squished". Super aggravating knowing that they were installed incorrectly and at a certain point I went to the installer and asked about the ride height and they brushed it off as, "lowering springs sometimes are uneven". Hopefully they will be able to right their wrong and nothing else is damaged.


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*Update 3*
Ordered new OEM spring insulators just in case the originals are damaged. Going to ask the shop to pay for those, hopefully they'll see its reasonable.
Spring definitely looks bent. Could be perfectly fine, but in an effort to make everything as smooth as possible I called Eibach wanting to see if they could replace under warranty. I sent them these pics along with the part number and within 30 minutes the Eibach rep that was helping me got an order for a new set of rear springs started, no charge. I really do appreciate great customer service like that. It can make or break someone's view of a company and my already positive opinion of Eibach has just increased even more.

 

[bfglitch]

*Update 3*
Ordered new OEM spring insulators just in case the originals are damaged. Going to ask the shop to pay for those, hopefully they'll see its reasonable.
Spring definitely looks bent. Could be perfectly fine, but in an effort to make everything as smooth as possible I called Eibach wanting to see if they could replace under warranty. I sent them these pics along with the part number and within 30 minutes the Eibach rep that was helping me got an order for a new set of rear springs started, no charge. I really do appreciate great customer service like that. It can make or break someone's view of a company and my already positive opinion of Eibach has just increased even more.

Wow that's pretty impressive that Eibach was willing to replace through warranty. I guess they figured since it was a "professional" shop that botched the job and not a hobbyist. Either way kudos to Eibach!

 

[D.J.]

Wow.

Good on eibach.

Above and beyond

 

[Ozstung]

*Update 3*
Ordered new OEM spring insulators just in case the originals are damaged. Going to ask the shop to pay for those, hopefully they'll see its reasonable.
Spring definitely looks bent. Could be perfectly fine, but in an effort to make everything as smooth as possible I called Eibach wanting to see if they could replace under warranty. I sent them these pics along with the part number and within 30 minutes the Eibach rep that was helping me got an order for a new set of rear springs started, no charge. I really do appreciate great customer service like that. It can make or break someone's view of a company and my already positive opinion of Eibach has just increased even more.

Totally agree my rears were replaced sight unseen and then shipped 400km by courier free of charge also. Hats off too Eibach.

 

[rcorona]

*Update 3*
Ordered new OEM spring insulators just in case the originals are damaged. Going to ask the shop to pay for those, hopefully they'll see its reasonable.
Spring definitely looks bent. Could be perfectly fine, but in an effort to make everything as smooth as possible I called Eibach wanting to see if they could replace under warranty. I sent them these pics along with the part number and within 30 minutes the Eibach rep that was helping me got an order for a new set of rear springs started, no charge. I really do appreciate great customer service like that. It can make or break someone's view of a company and my already positive opinion of Eibach has just increased even more.

*Update 4*
Had the new rear springs installed. Passenger rear corner still sits lower than the other corners. Not as bad as before but there is still a difference. I feel like I’m lost now. What could the issue be? My thoughts are shock? Very very slim chance it was installed incorrectly but I don’t think so.

 

[MerlintheMad]

*Update 4*
Had the new rear springs installed. Passenger rear corner still sits lower than the other corners. Not as bad as before but there is still a difference. I feel like I’m lost now. What could the issue be? My thoughts are shock? Very very slim chance it was installed incorrectly but I don’t think so.

Drive to another flat place and measure/look. Do it again. You're now looking with observer bias and can't trust your eyes. (this has occurred on here before)

 

[D.J.]

*Update 4*
Had the new rear springs installed. Passenger rear corner still sits lower than the other corners. Not as bad as before but there is still a difference. I feel like I’m lost now. What could the issue be? My thoughts are shock? Very very slim chance it was installed incorrectly but I don’t think so.

What's your measurement technique?

What other rear suspension mods or repairs have been done?

 

[rcorona]

What's your measurement technique?

What other rear suspension mods or repairs have been done?

You can visually tell, and there’s more room when I fit my fingers in the driver side rear wheel well vs the passenger side rear wheel well.
I have the eibach lowering springs as well as their sway bars and Megan racing camber arms.

 

[D.J.]

You can visually tell, and there’s more room when I fit my fingers in the driver side rear wheel well vs the passenger side rear wheel well.
I have the eibach lowering springs as well as their sway bars and Megan racing camber arms.

If you don't have adjustable away bar end links, I can only imagine how preloaded to one side your rear sway bar is... With this left vs right height difference.

 

[rcorona]

If you don't have adjustable away bar end links, I can only imagine how preloaded to one side your rear sway bar is... With this left vs right height difference.

It was like this before my sway bars though

 

[D.J.]

It was like this before my sway bars though

I'm not saying the sways are causing it.

I am saying your sways are currently preloaded in 1 direction, casued by your ride height being different left vs right.

How many finger widths difference between left and right in the wheel wells?

 

[nhcowboy28]

How to measure drop.

Center of hub to highest fender gap before and after drop.

Any other “visual” or measurement is anecdotal.