Stumped with my suspension!

JCL · 05-20-2009, 10:16 AM

I recently put on new rims/tires. The rims are sweet but the gap between the tire and fenders are disgust...I purchased the eibachs springs, but unfortunately I would have to stay with the stock shocks/struts because I have an AWD. I was planning on installing the springs Friday but I am starting to have 2nd/3rd/4th thoughts about possible damage to my suspension plus crapping up my ride. These are just thoughts...If I had the money I would go for the coil overs, but that is a big if.
So, what would you guys do. Install the springs or stay with the stock ride and save for the coil overs?
Your feedback is needed and appreciated.

JCL · 05-21-2009, 09:50 AM

anyone....

chitown1211 · 05-21-2009, 12:28 PM

Im not an expert, but isnt a high ride height unavoidable for an AWD?

Personally I wouldnt screw with the suspension on an AWD. Maybe a bigger tire size would help fill the gap a little?

JCL · 05-28-2009, 08:26 AM

I had the Eibach Pro-Kit installed last week...very pleased. Great look, not to low. PLus I maintained the great ride quality.

Bailman · 05-28-2009, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by JCL

I had the Eibach Pro-Kit installed last week...very pleased. Great look, not to low. PLus I maintained the great ride quality.

Any pics!?

AWD300CYA · 05-28-2009, 12:10 PM

I was looking at the Eibach Pro-Kit too. I would like to replace the shocks, but for a AWD that is near impossible. Considering the KW V2. No problems with the ride with stock shocks?

SMK HEMI · 05-28-2009, 12:25 PM

Save for the coil overs!!!! For sure. I had Eibach pro kit and didn't like it. My car jumped around like a rabbit, IMHO. I ended up going with KWV2 and never looked back. Since I installed the KWs I changed my wheels and tires to different size. Since I already had KWs that are adjustable, I was able to take my car to a shop and have them dial in the ride height exactly how I wanted it. I know many like the Eibach kits, but you can't adjust the height. If I didn't have the KWs then my car would have a gap again after switching to shorter tires.

JCL · 05-28-2009, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by AWD300CYA

I was looking at the Eibach Pro-Kit too. I would like to replace the shocks, but for a AWD that is near impossible. Considering the KW V2. No problems with the ride with stock shocks?

I was nervous about the ride with the stock shocks/struts, but I have not noticed any significant diference in ride quality since they have been installed. The look is perfect, very similar to the height of the SRT.

nobleblack626 · 06-01-2009, 12:32 AM

Your car is fairly new so the stocks should handle good for a while. I used to sell aftermarket parts and I would advise people that had older cars to get 1 piece coilover or a shock and spring set up. But no one really listened so they'd usually end up coming back for struts or complaining about the springs when it was the strut/shocks issue.

I have eibach springs on my ride and i'm happy with it.

CoolVSRT8 · 06-01-2009, 01:53 AM

Just curious what are you running for tires? what size?

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