SUPRAboy80 Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 I just installed my Eibach lowering springs on my 98 GS 400. I was a little worried about the install because every thing I had read prior to actually doing it said that it was hard and that there was a lot of elbow grease needed. I also heard that many people just take their cars to the dealer and have them installed. I guess it just depends on your level of automotive experience. For the first time doing a GS it took me about 6hrs....which is not bad because that includes me have to beat impact sockets onto two of my wheel locks b/c the Mc Gard key broke. The last shop I had install the tires must have put the lugs on super tight!! This really *BLEEP*ed me off. But once we got them off it was smooth sailing...oh yeah I stopped to eat a pizza too ;) I would say that I could do it again in about 3-4hrs... The car looks SO MUCH better now that it is lowered. I would say that the ride is a little bit rougher than stock but this may be due to my car having 100K on it and the struts may be worn out. I only installed the Eibach's b/c I don't have the money for coilovers yet, and I got the Eibach's cheap. But referring to the install...it is just a basic spring install and there weren't many surprises at all. It is best to DIY b/c you learn in the process and if you mess up you can always take it to someone to fix it. My buddy has a GS and now he wants to install them on his GS. When I do it again I will take digi pics and them make a write up to post on someone’s website unless I have mine up buy then....so that the forum members can have access to it. I couldn't find anything to help me when I was looking so maybe someone else will benefit from my experience. Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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