Fit Suspension & Brake Modifications Threads discussing suspension and brake related modifications for the Honda Fit

Installing eibach sportlines

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 02-09-2009 | 04:21 AM
SNOW's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Member
5 Year Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 40
From: Vancouver, BC
Installing eibach sportlines

I just installed my eibach sportline springs and had a question in mind.

Since these are progressive springs, is the more closely spaced part of the spring always supposed to be on top? Right now, according to eibach's instructions, all logos on the springs are right side up, which results in the closer spaced part being on the bottom for the fronts and on top for the rears. Is this normal?

I hope I am making sense... anyone with the same springs can chime in on this? Thanks!
 
  #2  
Old 02-09-2009 | 04:48 AM
Rocks A GD3's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
iTrader: (6)
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 485
From: Dallas, Tx
in for 1, i'm dropping my car this weekend on the pro-kit and would like some clarity on this also.
 
  #3  
Old 02-09-2009 | 12:47 PM
Tofuman's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
iTrader: (10)
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,725
From: Tustin, CA
the rear springs have tighter coils at the top. a few aftermarket springs have printed the logo upsided down. the front springs will only fit into the perch one way, so if it doesn't line up, you know it's upside down.
check out my DIY:
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/fit-...07-08-gd3.html
 
  #4  
Old 02-09-2009 | 09:50 PM
SNOW's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Member
5 Year Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 40
From: Vancouver, BC
How about the fronts? Is the closer spaced part supposed to be on top too?

Here's a pic of my fronts:

Name:  020909154126.jpg
Views: 109
Size:  43.4 KB

The logos are right side up, but it doesn't seem to fit properly.
 
  #5  
Old 02-09-2009 | 10:03 PM
Raaaaaaaaaay.'s Avatar
Posts in the NUUDE
Retired Moderator
iTrader: (11)
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,956
From: Orlando, FL
Per what Eibach says is right. The one to the left does seem a big cooked, with weight itll be fine Im sure.
 
  #6  
Old 02-09-2009 | 11:08 PM
SNOW's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Member
5 Year Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 40
From: Vancouver, BC
Thing is, I had to pry open the spring a little bit to slide the top hat on. This is why I am having some doubts as to whether this is the correct way to put the springs on.
 
  #7  
Old 02-10-2009 | 04:07 AM
Tofuman's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
iTrader: (10)
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,725
From: Tustin, CA
the one on the right looks fine. the one on the left is a little off. have you tried re-adjusting it?
 
  #8  
Old 02-10-2009 | 09:03 PM
Raaaaaaaaaay.'s Avatar
Posts in the NUUDE
Retired Moderator
iTrader: (11)
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,956
From: Orlando, FL
Originally Posted by SNOW
Thing is, I had to pry open the spring a little bit to slide the top hat on. This is why I am having some doubts as to whether this is the correct way to put the springs on.
Me and a friend had to do the same installing his.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
fitsmyfit
California - Bay Area Community
1
11-07-2019 11:28 AM
KIRK!
2nd Generation GE8 Specific For Sale/WTB Used Parts Sub-Forum
2
06-30-2013 02:03 PM
Fitting
SoCal Classifieds
7
05-15-2009 05:34 PM
J FIttY
For Sale / Want To Buy / Classified Ads for USED Fit Items
4
05-09-2009 01:50 PM




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:45 AM.