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The REAR bump stops are located inside the dust boot at the top of the shock absorber. They are made of a foam type of product and all you need to do is chop off the top layer. I just installed them yesterday and was as confused as you until I was told by Eibach where the bump stops were. Good news is that getting to the bump stop now is a piece of cake, just remove the shock, the top of the shock, the dust boot and viola you will see the bump stop in each one. Hope this helps.AJ Maggot said:I have a question regarding the eibach pro kit spring installation. A buddy and I installed a pro kit on my 300C this weekend and while the front turned out fine, the rear didn't drop but about a half-inch. Eibach suggests cutting 25mm off the rear bump stops which we didn't do (which leads me to believe that's where we went wrong) as I'm not sure where they are. Are they at the top of spring or inside rear damper?
To anyone who has installed a set, could you please advise as to what you cut, and how you cut. I'm not sure if that is the reason it didn't drop as it does not seem to be sitting on the bump stops now. Any ideas would be appreciated.Thanks!![]()
Options Auto Salon , 1.6"jtrejo said:Where did you guys get your springs from? how much and what kind of drop?
It probably would ride about 1" higher in the rear. The front does not require any cutting to the bump stopsTornnight said:What would happen if you left the bump stops in?
Why didn't the front hit the bump stops?
I'm interested because I don't want a 1 & 1/2 inch drop.
The LX does not have adjustable camber you have to move the carraige. After the 1.6" drop I am off +/-.04 on camber but dead on with caster and toe. Have not decided what I am going to do about it seems like moving the carraige is a PITA and may require some different bolts.JDoubleU529 said:Hello,
I've read someting about an Eibach pro kit that lowers the 300c by 2 inches. I'm just wondering if a camber kit would be needed and if it does, will be included with the kit. Also, how much will the pro kit cost and if it doesn't come with the camber kit, how much will that be too.
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Hey AJ, am getting my springs put on tomorrow. Hows the ride? any regrets to lowering the car? Any hints in installing to avoid any problems?AJ Maggot said:I have a question regarding the eibach pro kit spring installation. A buddy and I installed a pro kit on my 300C this weekend and while the front turned out fine, the rear didn't drop but about a half-inch. Eibach suggests cutting 25mm off the rear bump stops which we didn't do (which leads me to believe that's where we went wrong) as I'm not sure where they are. Are they at the top of spring or inside rear damper?
To anyone who has installed a set, could you please advise as to what you cut, and how you cut. I'm not sure if that is the reason it didn't drop as it does not seem to be sitting on the bump stops now. Any ideas would be appreciated.Thanks!![]()
I disagree. Anytime I've lowered a car (many times) I've always cut the bumpstops. It will help with "pogo" and make the ride nicer. Conversely, I've never placed lowering springs on OEM struts. The shaving won't compress the struts that much more, but I'd look into some struts for the near future. Just my $.02Paisan said:I wouldn't suggest cutting bump stops. The only thing that will do is that wind up ruining your shocks/struts prematurely. By having extra compression on your struts you are over-pressurizing the fluid/gas in there. On the Eibachs definitely give them 200-300 miles to settle before aligning them as they will settle and then you'll need to re-align the car again.