RWD Eibach springs

[Vladec]

Lol ok

 

[Hapa88]

Well that's not true since the 28701-2 are advertised as AWD/RWD springs.

While that is true, there’s nothing in my statement that is not true.
I stand by my statement that if you want a RWD/2WD specific spring set you need to purchase the H&R 28701-2 springs, as the only application for the 28701-1 for TUV certification are for AWD/4WD cars.


https://www.h-r.com/bin/28701.pdf

 

[FokalPoint]

Why'd alot of RWD cars look like they dropped significantly lower in the rear using this kit? Just got my car back and it looks very level.

They look lower in the rear because the quarter panel/wheel well is physically lower than the front. That's why it looks significantly lower no matter what spring you use. Even cars with coilovers or airsuspension will make contact with the rear or tuck in the rear long before they do in the front.

 

[Vladec]

They look lower in the rear because the quarter panel/wheel well is physically lower than the front. That's why it looks significantly lower no matter what spring you use. Even cars with coilovers or airsuspension will make contact with the rear or tuck in the rear long before they do in the front.

Awesome thanks

 

[Hapa88]

They look lower in the rear because the quarter panel/wheel well is physically lower than the front. That's why it looks significantly lower no matter what spring you use. Even cars with coilovers or airsuspension will make contact with the rear or tuck in the rear long before they do in the front.

I originally thought that as well because that is true on many European sedans. But when I checked it, that wasn’t the case. They were pretty much equal.

 

[Slip_Angle]

Is there a difference with the electronic shocks vs standard shocks with these springs?

 

[RogueIV]

Is there a difference with the electronic shocks vs standard shocks with these springs?

If there is then it hasn't been documented.

 

[Slug]

Any guys on here have an issues with getting an alignment after install? Anyone not do it? Read on Eibach's site that lowering a car less than 1" doesn't make it a necessity. All input and or advice would be very much appreciated!

Well bro, it's been a few years and I want to do Eibach springs on my RWD as well, how's it been holding up? Any alignments issues or anything else? This is my daily so any information would be useful, also if you have any pictures that'd be cool too, thanks bro!

 

[Ozstung]

Well bro, it's been a few years and I want to do Eibach springs on my RWD as well, how's it been holding up? Any alignments issues or anything else? This is my daily so any information would be useful, also if you have any pictures that'd be cool too, thanks bro!

Had Eibach springs on my Stinger for over 4 years, in hindsight not a good idea. The rear has no camber adjustment which led to inside wear of the tyres. Had toe and alignment issues which weren't easily overcame.

If i had my time again I'd have gone with 20" wheels and used Eibach sway bars. My car was also accussed of having reverse rake too. When measured i could only find a 5mm difference. On stock there is a noticeable wheel gap anyway.

 

[Volfy]

Stinger rear suspension does have an eccentric bolt for both camber and toe adjustment (see below pic). Problem is the range is somewhat limited, so if you lower the car any more than about 1.25", the eccentric bolt will bottom out. On our 2.0T with EIbach Sport springs, the rear camber bolt is bottomed out at about -2.0deg on both sides. To help with that, I bought a set of Megan Racing rear camber arm. Kia Stinger 18+ MRC Adjustable Rear Camber Arm (Rear Upper, Polyurethane) - MRC-KA-0721 That adds plenty of adjustment range back into the rear suspension. Megan also have replacements for all 3 rear suspension arms, but for correcting camber angle on moderately lowered cars, you really only need the camber arm.

As for lowering springs needing alignment done... that is an absolute requirement in my book, any time you change the suspension geometry. I bought lifetime alignment, and it's well worth it, if you are gonna play with suspension tuning on your car at all.

 

[Slug]

Had Eibach springs on my Stinger for over 4 years, in hindsight not a good idea. The rear has no camber adjustment which led to inside wear of the tyres. Had toe and alignment issues which weren't easily overcame.

If i had my time again I'd have gone with 20" wheels and used Eibach sway bars. My car was also accussed of having reverse rake too. When measured i could only find a 5mm difference. On stock there is a noticeable wheel gap anyway

Was that on rwd or awd?