Eibach help

[migs7585]

Ok so me and my brother in-law did my Eibach springs, no problem except i'm getting a jiggle from the front passenger side. Maybe something is loose?? I'm wondering if it is the strut bolts? I tightened them but the middle big one just keep turning...

[GrayCoupe]

I suggest that you take the strut off, compress it, and tighten the middle bolt correcty then install it.

how many threads can you see on that strut bolt over the nut?

[soxypoo]

ya tight the strut bolt , atleast 3 or 4 threads show on mine

[migs7585]

I tried to tighten it again but still. Were gona take it apart tomorrow and put it back together, see if that helps. Is it ok to drive like that for now?

[GrayCoupe]

On mine it's showing 7-8 threads make sure that is correctly tight to avoid a loose strut.

Another way to check for noises and correct tightness is to open up the hood and press down the car a couple of times from the chassis corner of the suspicious strut and see if the bolt and nut move up and cause a clanking noise.

[migs7585]

On mine it's showing 7-8 threads make sure that is correctly tight to avoid a loose strut.

Another way to check for noises and correct tightness is to open up the hood and press down the car a couple of times from the chassis corner of the suspicious strut and see if the bolt and nut move up and cause a clanking noise.

....good idea, thanx

[migs7585]

7 threads on both, you can tell other bolts arnt where they were originally though....driving around like this a problem?

[migs7585]

Fixed it people....thanx for all the help...it was the strut bolt, just needed an extra umph...my and my uncle did it ol school with a copper pipe to extend the ratchet and use leverage.

[DJ_B_Easy]

my and my uncle did it ol school with a copper pipe to extend the ratchet and use leverage.

Nice...