I just tried to install the eibach pro kit on my 2.2, with KYB GR-2 struts and monroe strut mounts(only brand in rochester at the time). I cannot for the life of me get the struts tight enough and the springs PING like a motha whenever I make any turns. I realize the struts aren't tight enough and I'm going to go return the KYB struts and strut mounts. Which struts are low enough for the eibach pro-kit or what would you guys recommend? I'm thinking ss FE5 but I'm really not sure. Any and all help is greatly appreciated.

 

yes just get fe5 struts. Best struts out there.

 

I agree x2............

 

I thought so, but are the strut posts low enough for eibach pro-kit springs? I was going to use FE5 strut mounts too. I just hope this all works. Thanks for they help.

 

The monroe top mounts are crap. you had better buy new top bearings by the sound of it. Ugh. Tom at Crate Engine Depot for help....imho OEM is best for this app...

 

Yeah I was in a bind and figured I'd just get the monroe mounts to get the job done. Learned my lesson pretty quick. I'll get the FE5 struts/strut mounts and put the eibach springs on it, that should work right?

 

Are the FE5 struts, more over the strut posts, short enough for pro kit springs?

 

yes no problem

 

Struts work great, but I still have a problem. The strut mounts I have do not have the lower part that is shaped to fit the spring. Every strut mount I've looked at doesn't have them, except for the ones in my car right now. What am I missing?

 

please tell me you're joking.......i just ordered the same **** you did......****.

 

No I'm not, and I'm an idiot. I figured it out. Beneath the strut mount and seat is another bracket that helps conform to the spring and hold it in place. On a diagram of the whole strut that dealers have it would be part #7. Unfortunately I can't find it just by it self online and am afraid its a dealer part. I'll keep you guys updated on how much the damage will be.

 

did you order the specific springs from eibach for your year and model? i.e. 2008 ls or w/e? also where did you buy the fe5s and how much did they run you.

so wait in other words you did the first installation wrong?

nvm **** this **** im not even going to play around i'm getting the FE5s

 

Ok I just finished the job. I used FE5 struts with Eibach Pro Kit Springs. I also bought new strut mounts (OEM) and re-used the insulators and bearing. I also bought the Spring Seat, as it is called. This is the little bastard part I've been looking for 6 weeks and the root of all my problems. The part# is 22716379 for my 2005. You will need these to complete the job and make the springs sit right. I deconstructed the old struts and used insulators and bearings because to buy them new was ridiculously over-priced. They were fine anyway, just cleaned them off.

Also, HUGE recommendation is to paint the struts, as they do not come painted, it will extend the life of them and they'll look a lot better. I used rustoleum oil paint, gloss black. You can even paint them yellow if you want people to think you spent the money on konis.

I bought my struts and mounts from CrateEngineDepot.com, and pro kit from Amazon. Good luck with everything and thank you everybody for your advice and help.

 

they don't come painted? wtf is that....and also did you need to replace those mounts or was it by choice? why didn't you reuse the old ones in other words

 

No idea why, but painting them is definitely gonna extend the life of the parts. I replaced the mounts and spring seats because of surface rust and the rubber in the mounts starting to dry a bit. I figured I might as well do it while I have everything apart. You could go monroe or OEM, I didn't really notice a difference between the two. I should've done monroe mounts and saved a bunch of money but I was stupid and ordered the OEM ones (Monroe strut mounts come with bearing and nuts, and are pretty decent. OEM does not come with either).

Your call on the mounts and seats, if you can do it, replace them. But I'd reuse the insulators (semi clear and black ones) if you can. I just wiped them off. I talked with the parts dept at my dealership and found them to be ridiculously expensive for the insulators.

What I put in new: Eibach Pro Kit springs, FE5 Front Struts, OEM Strut Mounts and Spring Seats.

Re-used: Seat bearing, Insulators, and bolts.

What I should've used instead of OEM Mounts: Monroe or KYB, they come with bearing and nuts (cheaper too).

Let me know if you have any more questions. I have a 2005 base model I'm slowly upgrading. Next step is Eibach 27mm sway bar and DC sports strut tower brace, when I get the extra money.

 

thanks for the help man im going to look that up right now...might as well considering the wheels im ordering are taking 6 more days to get in anyways.