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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 03:36 PM
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Eibach spring plastic tube !

i got my Eibach spring and it came with a short rubber tube cover part of the spring , i should take it out be4 install right? just wanna make sure.ty

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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 07:09 PM
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I have a question about Eibachs as well.

Should camber adjustment be made, or will basic alignment do the trick?
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by xXEVOloverXx
i got my Eibach spring and it came with a short plastic tube cover part of the spring , i should take it out be4 install right? just wanna make sure.ty
No, don't take that out. It's there for a reason.

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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Bar
I have a question about Eibachs as well.

Should camber adjustment be made, or will basic alignment do the trick?
You need an alignment after installing springs.

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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 07:30 PM
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GTWORX is right on both counts.
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 09:01 PM
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i gonna install tomorrow and then i do the alignment next week wait for spring to be settle
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 09:02 PM
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just did a little research that rubber tube is for springs don;t make noise.

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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 10:45 PM
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yeah keep the rubber and get an alignment forsure.
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by GTWORX.com
You need an alignment after installing springs.

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On my VIII, i got springs installed and alignment.

Just heard some people talking about camber adjustments and stuff, didn't think it was necessary.

Thanks a lot.
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Camber adjustments = alignment.

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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by GTWORX.com
Camber adjustments = alignment.

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I don't see how some people don't know this. but there you go!
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 02:22 AM
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For sure if you replace the springs you need to get the car aligned. Even though Camber is the most noticeable change, it's actually the Toe Out that eats tires for breakfast when modding the suspension. I plan on getting it back to stock Toe settings and leave some of the negative camber in there within reason.

Has anyone got any before and after numbers when just replacing springs so I have an idea of the changes it can make?
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