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do eibach springs settle?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by StarCaller, Jun 9, 2014.

  1. StarCaller

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    I installed a set of eibach springs last saturday & was just wondering if they're going to get a little bit lower in the first 1000 miles or if they pretty much stay like they are now/
     
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    Most springs settle the first time you drive them...
     
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    not true /
    on my gto with a pedders suspension package it took like a 1000 miles until it reached the final height (even if the company told me that they are the highest quality & don't settle) /
     
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    Generally speaking, you'll see the final height within 1000 miles. All springs settle.
     
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    Wow. I've never noticed, and I've lowered hundreds of vehicles. (Used to be a mechanic)
     
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    how many of the vehicles did you measure later on?
     
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    It's usually a negligible amount. Honestly, settling is rarely visible, but it can affect alignment, so it's better to wait for an alignment.
    Unless the springs are low quality, any settling should be a a couple mm, at best.
     
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    Congratulations on your purchase of Eibach springs!

    Eibach springs will not settle much. Within 5 miles of driving everything should be settled in.

    In the old days, cheap springs used to sag after a while, but Tein and Eibach make quality product so there's really no need to wait. They do recommend to re-torque the bolts after 500 miles.

    I hope that answered your question :D
     
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    update:
    7.000 miles later & they didn't settle at all/
    nothing/
    I measured every week on the exact same parking location & they didn't settle even a 1/16 of an inch yet/
    on one hand I was hoping that they at least settle a little bit, on the other hand it shows that it's a quality product which probably doesn't need to be replaced in a couple of years because the springs are sagging////