I've got 275s on 17x9.5 TT2s (I believe it's 44mm offset) and Eibach Pro Kit springs.

My shocks however, are all wrong. The guy that put my springs on threw some crap shocks on up front because my factory shocks were rusted at the mount. The problem is, the shocks he used are spongy and ride like it's a 74 Cadillac Coupe De Ville.

I went for a cruise in the mountains and did some nice spirited driving the other day (there are some nice banked corners that allow even my Cadillac front end to handle.) When I got out for lunch, I noticed that my tires had been rubbing on the fender lip, as evident by the nice groove cut into my tires.

I've been getting ready to order Bilsteins here in the next couple weeks because the boat like ride up front is totally unacceptable. Could that in itself be causing the rubbing?

 

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Shocks don't suuport the weight of the car. The weaker shocks would let the springs compress more during hard cornering due to body roll. Did you have an alignment done after the springs were settled? Chances are you'll still have the same issue but changing the alignment angles could help. More negative camber would tuck the top of the tire in more. Stay in spec though or the tires will wear on the inside edge.

 

Exactly what I was thinking about the spongy shocks... I'm hoping the Bilsteins will solve the rubbing. But yeah, I had an alignment done, but that was when the springs were only 2 days old. So maybe I need to go back for another alignment.

That brings up another question: the alignment tech brought up the fact that I should have gotten a 'camber kit' to make his alignment easier. Yet I find it funny that none of the retailers that sell these springs let you know if they sell one. You'd think they'd want the sale.

Can anyone direct me to the appropriate kit for Eibachs' Pro Kit? (if one exists).

He was still able to do my alignment, but it took him a long time, and he's got all 3 dimensions adjusted out pretty much all the way in each direction. It's within acceptable limits to be a good alignment, but it's pretty much maxed out.

Thanks for the reply

 

The lower control arms have slotted adjustments. There is no need for a camber kit. They are a PITA to adjust with out the tool made for doing it. Done a couple myself and cursed at them. Hopefully the stiffer shocks limit the body roll and eliminate your problem.

 

get some sbf that'll stiffin your ride up.

 

Subframe connectors?


I've got em.

 

How about some air shocks...