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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?
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.
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.
11-22-2018, 05:52 AM
Eibach springs not level at the top = top hats lopsided!
