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Old Nov 22, 2018 | 05:52 AM
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Default Eibach springs not level at the top = top hats lopsided!

Hi I ordered a Bilstein B12 for a cl9/tsx 04.

I have noticed the Eibach springs supplied are not level at the top, whereas the OEM springs are. (see pics attached).

When screwing on the top hats (oem ) , they start to become lopsided. Haven't yet installed in the car yet, so unsure if loaded weight will make a diff, but can't see how.

There is no groove under the oem top hat to correct this. They are relatively flat underneath.

Has anyone had springs like this and had to use OE top hats? Any issues?

Advice is greatly appreciated.






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Old Nov 22, 2018 | 02:12 PM
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Default Re: Eibach springs not level at the top = top hats lopsided!

Seems fine to me.

Did you get front and back springs correct?
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Old Nov 22, 2018 | 02:54 PM
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Default Re: Eibach springs not level at the top = top hats lopsided!

Originally Posted by Tyson

Did you get front and back springs correct?

Yes

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Old Nov 23, 2018 | 09:34 AM
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Default Re: Eibach springs not level at the top = top hats lopsided!

OEM springs aren't flat topped.

The eibach uses dead coils up top.
They will compress more than the OEM live coils. Once bolted down, and/or with the car's weight, they should become the same pigtail shape as OEM.

You're fine.
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Old Nov 26, 2018 | 04:21 AM
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Default Re: Eibach springs not level at the top = top hats lopsided!

Originally Posted by B serious
OEM springs aren't flat topped.

The eibach uses dead coils up top.
They will compress more than the OEM live coils. Once bolted down, and/or with the car's weight, they should become the same pigtail shape as OEM.

You're fine.

Thanks. So once they become the same shape as OEM after installed, they will automatically sit flatter against the top hat ?

ie any forces that are holding the top hat slanted are overcome or corrected after install , or am I required to undo the top nut once shocks installed, then re fasten.

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Old Nov 27, 2018 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by mikzsan
am I required to undo the top nut once shocks installed, then re fasten.
what? why would you do that?

where are you getting your info? why do you think any of this is a problem?
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