Eibach Springs??? HELP.......

wldchic · 02-03-2005

I just had the Eibach pro-kit installed, however, no one can figure out how to adjust the negative camber that happens with these springs. I know all about caster/camber plates, the problem is, no one has any quality sets out yet. The alignment shop tried cam bolts, no luck. I was hoping that someone else has had the same problem, and you can tell me what to do. I called Eibach, and they have sold over 400 of the kits so far, but they said no one has complained about this. The negative camber is off by about 3 degrees!!! You can see it very clearly just looking at the car. I have double checked the part numbers, made sure they were installed correctly (not upside down). The car looks great, the ride is good, I don't want to remove them, I just want to bring the camber within specs, so I can put my new wheels and tires on. Help..........

RDSox04 · 02-03-2005

I wondered if this would be an issue and planned on buying the Eibachs myself. Glad you posted this and I will keep my eyes and ears open for solutions SS.

05Boss · 02-03-2005

I am getting the Pro-Kit Springs installed tomorrow on my 05 GT. I haven't heard of any camber problems, due to the realativly mild lowering (1.25"-1.5"), but I'll let you know what I find out. The few that have posted to the forumes have not mentioned any issues, but we'll see. Anyone out there have any additional info for us?

wldchic · 02-03-2005

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Originally Posted by 05Boss

I am getting the Pro-Kit Springs installed tomorrow on my 05 GT. I haven't heard of any camber problems, due to the realativly mild lowering (1.25"-1.5"), but I'll let you know what I find out. The few that have posted to the forumes have not mentioned any issues, but we'll see. Anyone out there have any additional info for us?

Thank you...........I will be waiting to hear how it turns out.

05Boss · 02-04-2005

OK, she's done. The Eibach's give the GT a perfect stance (IMHO) and the ride is still very good. You definately feel the road more, but I find that to be a plus. The handling appears to be much improved over stock, but addmitedly this is from only about 45 minutes of driving it back from the shop.

The shop also did the alignment and they said they had no issues. The camber looks good to my untrained eye, but I will keep a close eye on the tire wear. My opinion is to go to a different alignment shop and have them check it out for you. If it is still bad, call Eibach or Steeda and have them recommend the right part. I hear the Steeda Panhard bar helps, but I am not a suspension guy.

Hope this helped. Now I'm off to enjoy the ride home

Vandil · 02-04-2005

http://www.steeda.com/store/-catalog/555-8096.htm

texas05 · 02-04-2005

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Originally Posted by 05Boss

OK, she's done. The Eibach's give the GT a perfect stance (IMHO) and the ride is still very good. You definately feel the road more, but I find that to be a plus. The handling appears to be much improved over stock, but addmitedly this is from only about 45 minutes of driving it back from the shop.

The shop also did the alignment and they said they had no issues. The camber looks good to my untrained eye, but I will keep a close eye on the tire wear. My opinion is to go to a different alignment shop and have them check it out for you. If it is still bad, call Eibach or Steeda and have them recommend the right part. I hear the Steeda Panhard bar helps, but I am not a suspension guy.

Hope this helped. Now I'm off to enjoy the ride home

Did you get springs only or did you also replace the sway bars? How's the wheel clearance? Can you post some pictures of how it sits now.

05Boss · 02-04-2005

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Did you get springs only or did you also replace the sway bars? How's the wheel clearance? Can you post some pictures of how it sits now.

I did the springs only. Stock Bullit wheels fit fine with plenty of clearance. I took a couple quick photos just before dark, but I'll post better one's tomorrow.

05Boss · 02-04-2005

One more to help you see the clearance. Again, more pics tomorrow

wldchic · 02-04-2005

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Originally Posted by 05Boss

One more to help you see the clearance. Again, more pics tomorrow

Thank you for posting the pictures, your car looks great......just like mine!!! I can't wait to see more.

texas05 · 02-05-2005

Thanks for the pics and the feedback. I'm considering doing the same thing.

05Boss · 02-07-2005

A couple more pics. I hope these help someone decide if the Eibach's are right for their car :thumbsup

brnrkm · 02-08-2005

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Originally Posted by 05Boss

I am getting the Pro-Kit Springs installed tomorrow on my 05 GT. I haven't heard of any camber problems, due to the realativly mild lowering (1.25"-1.5"), but I'll let you know what I find out. The few that have posted to the forumes have not mentioned any issues, but we'll see. Anyone out there have any additional info for us?

I have heard that when the 05' mustang is lowered that it upsets the front end geometry and it needs a kit to restore the correct camber and roll center.
I think that lowering one inch is enough to throw it off. apparently bumpsteer is also mildly affected.
not recommending any specific supplier but steeda offers a host of stuff that fixes the problem.
http://www.steeda.com/store/-catalog...sion-front.htm

I'm sure that everyone else does or will offer the same thing.

remember, the suspension on these cars are totally different than previous mustangs, and anything else ford makes for that matter.

nmto0777 · 02-11-2005

had no problem with mine, got the kit put in 400 miles ago (eibach pro) and all came out normal, the car drive fine as well with no abnormal reaction.

it exactly took 1.2 out of the front and 1.45 out of the back after settling in (checked after driving 200 miles on the new springs)

dougas · 02-12-2005

NMTO, You did have to have a front end alignment, right? I got my kit tonight and will install this weekend. Much change in the ride quality?