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Finally!! Eibach has a SR+ lowering spring.
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fritzner
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I installed today!
Pics tomorrow.
Definitely a noticeable drop.
I did cut front and rear bump stops per instructions. Basically cut off the 1st lobe.
Pics tomorrow.
Definitely a noticeable drop.
I did cut front and rear bump stops per instructions. Basically cut off the 1st lobe.
I actually didn't cut the rear. Hmm may put it back on the lift today and check that out.
Teedub21
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I didn’t cut the rear ones either. I didn’t remove the rear shocks to install the springs. Did trim the front. A sharp box knife does the trick.
fritzner
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I cut both front and rear.
I cut the rear on the vehicle. Tricky but doable.
Those printed cutting guides are sweet!
Pics later today.
I cut the rear on the vehicle. Tricky but doable.
Those printed cutting guides are sweet!
Pics later today.
I'd highly recommend anyone installing lowering springs to trim the bump stops - especially the rear ones. Although you don't need to remove the rear shocks to change out the springs, they are super easy to get out so the benefit, imo, outweighs the bit of extra work. Unlike many cars where you have to unbolt the top of the rear shocks from the interior (needing interior panel removal) the TM3 shocks have top bolts from underneath so it's super easy. Many have already said it already but lowering springs will reduce your shock travel (stroke) by an equal amount to the ride height reduction. This means uncut bump stops are going to be that much closer to being hit - which is not a pleasant thing. For the SR+ (and LR RWD) the recommended trimming is greater for the rear shock meaning it is more likely to contact the bump stop in the back compared to the front. Driving in most circumstances you will probably not notice any difference but if you are in a situation where your shock travel compresses enough and hits the bump stop, you will wish you trimmed it. In fact, it is possible you may never hit the uncut bump stops depending on road conditions and driving style but there's a reason why Eibach recommends trimming so why not just follow what these engineers say since the extra effort is marginal.
For me I went the super over-the-top route and made a trimming guide template to ensure I cut off exactly what Eibach recommended.
For me I went the super over-the-top route and made a trimming guide template to ensure I cut off exactly what Eibach recommended.
Teedub21
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Yeah, a bit over the top. You just cut off the last bump of the bump stop. No need to measure.
I came home on a very windy backroad with plenty of dips, 200lbs of smoker pellets in the trunk and my 15 year old son in the passenger seat. Never felt any harsh bumps on the back end. The bump stops are a “progressive” style anyway.
I came home on a very windy backroad with plenty of dips, 200lbs of smoker pellets in the trunk and my 15 year old son in the passenger seat. Never felt any harsh bumps on the back end. The bump stops are a “progressive” style anyway.
fritzner
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I installed the Eibach ("04") on my 2020 SR on Friday ... here are some before (top) and after (bottom) pics with 15/20mm BLOX spacers and 18" Aero wheels.
Measurements are ~28.5-28.75" before and ~27.25-27.5" after.
I cut the bumpstops front and rear.
Honestly, I am pleasantly surprised that the front is a little lower than I expected ... but I think overall the stance is about perfect.
Took a short road trip yesterday with 4 people in the car (2 teenagers) and it was a very comfortable ride.
Measurements are ~28.5-28.75" before and ~27.25-27.5" after.
I cut the bumpstops front and rear.
Honestly, I am pleasantly surprised that the front is a little lower than I expected ... but I think overall the stance is about perfect.
Took a short road trip yesterday with 4 people in the car (2 teenagers) and it was a very comfortable ride.
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Car looks awesome , still waiting the tax return, but this is a must in my car
fritzner
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The MR is heavier than the SR, so you would get more drop.
I thought that the MR is closer in weight to the LR RWD, but I can't find the numbers at the moment.
I'm not sure if it would be better for you to go with either SR or LR RWD springs ... I would contact Eibach directly and ask them.
They were great via email and phone when I was shopping for my springs.
Teedub21
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Long range RWD is only like 287lbs heavier than the SR+. MR is probably right in there too.
I second the updated Eibach springs for SR+ being a nice drop - also have a slightly higher rear but this is way better than a reverse rake. It's a good height for daily driving.
