Eibach Pro-Kit Springs question

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RADA

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Hi guys,

I'm a N00B to tire and wheel mathmatics.

Getting a Pro-Kit in a few days, have a friend out here in Tucson that swears by them.

My question has to do with tire clearance. In the near future I want to switch from 17" Bullitts to 18x9 Saleen replicas. Will installing the Pro-Kit affect my ability to use the 18" Saleens later on?

Thanks,

RADA

 

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nope you wont have a problem, you wouldnt even have a problem with sportlines and 18's. If I were you id make sure to get some c/c plates at the same time as you install your springs, some say you dont need them with the pro kit drop , but when I get my springs(pro kit or sportlines cant decide) I'm definately gonna get the c/c plates(and shocks/struts since mine have almost 60k)

 

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get sportlines if you really want predictable handling, linear fronts, versus progressive(pro-kit) really help the front end in all aspects of hard cornering.
Do not use stock shocks/struts with these. The front is a 650lb. spring. i think the fms "c" is a 600 front., Abd yes you need c/c 's and bumpsteer kit with these. Centerdrilled poly bushings work better with all the above. Just do it with tokico or bilstien and dont look back; while flying by your friends on corner entry.

 

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Pro-Kit with 18X9 Cobra R Motorsports with 275X35X18 all around. No problems here.

 

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I got the prokit and I love it!

 

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jbrown said:

nope you wont have a problem, you wouldnt even have a problem with sportlines and 18's. If I were you id make sure to get some c/c plates at the same time as you install your springs, some say you dont need them with the pro kit drop , but when I get my springs(pro kit or sportlines cant decide) I'm definately gonna get the c/c plates(and shocks/struts since mine have almost 60k)

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Thanks for the advice J. My car only has 33K on it.

New question: What do you guys think of 'The Shark' T-7075 Caster Camber Plates? Anybody use 'em?

How hard on a 1-10 scale is replacing the Springs, C/C Plates and shock/struts? I have access to a complete mechanics shop through friend, so I have every tool I need from spring compressors to a four point car lift.

 

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You will already have the struts out, which is the biggest chore for the C/C plate install. You need to decide if you want 3 bolt or 4 bolt C/C plates. The 3 bolt match right up to the factory holes and makes the install very easy. With 4 bolt you will need to align and drill an extra hole in the strut tower. Down side is they may not be the killer track set up if that's what you want. I put in 3 bolt BBK's just for alignment purposes and they work great.