Eibach lowering Springs: Do you need to change shocks and struts with them?

[bmanbmv]

So I just got my Eibach lower springs and have check around several shops and they are quoting me prices from $250 to up to $600 to have them replaced. Time required is anywhere from 3-6 hours. This seems like a lot. Any thoughts from those of you who have switched them out already?

Also, one of the shops suggested to upgrade the shocks and struts to a Bilstein set or else risk an incorrect ride quality. Did any of you guys replace the shocks and struts when you added your new performance springs?

[ANNINO]

Originally Posted by bmanbmv

So I just got my Eibach lower springs and have check around several shops and they are quoting me prices from $250 to up to $600 to have them replaced. Time required is anywhere from 3-6 hours. This seems like a lot. Any thoughts from those of you who have switched them out already?

Also, one of the shops suggested to upgrade the shocks and struts to a Bilstein set or else risk an incorrect ride quality. Did any of you guys replace the shocks and struts when you added your new performance springs?

Sounds like you got quotes very similar to me. My dealership ended up being the best price at $270. I kept my OEM struts, and don't plan on replacing them unless they blow out for some reason. Ride quality is awesome.

[bmanbmv]

Thanks, Annino. I think that is what i am going to do as well (keep the OEM struts) since Bilstein does not even make replacement struts or shocks for our car yet.

[terrycs]

Originally Posted by bmanbmv

Thanks, Annino. I think that is what i am going to do as well (keep the OEM struts) since Bilstein does not even make replacement struts or shocks for our car yet.

No issues with my stock hardware after Eibach install. Like Annino says .. just change them if they blow. What are you gonna do with stock parts in sitting the garage anyway?

[Glenns25]

I have 5K on my set up with the stock struts and Pro kit. Still rides better than stock IMO.

[kLAcK]

Does that quote include parts and labor?

[bmanbmv]

Originally Posted by kLAcK

Does that quote include parts and labor?

No, the lowest quote I got was $256 for labor only, I paid $244 a couple of weeks ago for the springs at streetsideauto.com (shipping included).

[1sik4dsc]

paid 200 for installation, and i have the oem shocks and struts and i have well over 4k miles on this setup , so far so good

[tpinsocal]

Did everyone who replaced there springs also get the car realigned?

[ratdoc]

Originally Posted by ANNINO

Sounds like you got quotes very similar to me. My dealership ended up being the best price at $270. I kept my OEM struts, and don't plan on replacing them unless they blow out for some reason. Ride quality is awesome.

Well, don't forget your suspensions are tuned differently. Don't know how that plays out with the new springs, but it could conceivably make a difference.

** Ignore that - my mistake. For some reason I was thinking you had picked up the Sport Package. Duh.

[carwasher62]

I put eibach's on 3500 miles ago rides great. Corners better and the car looks better. The guys at eibach's said lowering springs, if designed properly disperse the weight of the car over a shorter distance just as well.

[terrycs]

Originally Posted by tpinsocal

Did everyone who replaced there springs also get the car realigned?

You should get it re-aligned. I got the Firestone lifetime alignment which is totally worth it. They use Hunter equipment and you can go in whenever you want.

[IFuXwiTuZ]

yup i get springs installed for 200 also....no more maybe less.....

[djfrestyl]

I do them for less than $200.

I would definitely align after a spring installation.

[doubler8]

For just install around $300 is a decent price. Get the alignment done afterwards. No need to replace struts...

-RR