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saggy rear eibachs #763520 11/08/06 02:41 AM
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sportagebandit Offline OP
Mudrunner
what is a quick fix for the rear springs, replace em with aerostar springs, tj springs , mpv springs, or add another spacer? what do you guys think?


96 SPORTAGE 4 DOOR:1 3/8 body lift:eibach springs & spacers:15x8 rockcrawlers & 31x11.50 super swampers:warn hubs:winch bumper http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2115301
Re: saggy rear eibachs [Re: sportagebandit] #763521 11/08/06 05:44 AM
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DamKia Offline
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New springs. No more spacers If you have them in remove them and find a spring that gives you the most articulation

Nothing worse than a saggy ass..... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />


2002 Sporty , Ironman 2.5" spring, 2" body, 15 x 7 ROH wheels, K&N, 15 x 10.5 Simex Centipedes, Powerchip 91.

"Never argue with an idiot. They will bring you down to their level then beat you with experience!"
Re: saggy rear eibachs [Re: sportagebandit] #763522 11/08/06 07:23 PM
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logansportage Offline
Body Damage is Cool
Upgrade to the Rocksportage spring lift.

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White 1998 4 door KIA Sportage 4x4 w/Eibach 2.5 spring lift and TJ rear coils, 4crawler 1.5 body lift, Monroe Sensa.trac shocks, Bosch 4+ plugs, Eaton LSD, 31x10.5x15 BFG KM tires, 2.5 cat back exhaust w/SpinTech muffler
Re: saggy rear eibachs [Re: logansportage] #763523 11/09/06 04:25 PM
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LoudNerd Offline
Need a Spot
Good call Gary, the rear needs to be tall and firm and have some nice curves to it hahaha <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

Re: saggy rear eibachs [Re: LoudNerd] #763524 11/09/06 07:43 PM
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maraguez Offline
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The only problem I can see with MPV springs is that they might be a little too high and cause a humm at speeds over 40 mph (I have them). They are also a bit wide and tend to rub the tire and shocks. I tried spacers with the Eibacks, but it did not fare well because they bumped (hit) when having a rear pasenger and in very tight curves. One time I took the front springs, cut a half a turn (to lower the stance to eliminate the vibration at speeds over 40) out of it and if fitted nice on the Kia, was very stable, and gave, though a little hard, pretty good ride. The only thing I didn't like was that they did not stretch very much and I did not have good downward wheel travel. I figure, for what I have read and heard, the Ford van springs are best. YThey are soft, good ride, give long wheel travel, and if they a too long, you can cut it to get the right length, though I don't think you'll need to.


1985 Toyota 4x4 4Runner. 1989 Suzuki Sidekick 4x4.
Re: saggy rear eibachs [Re: sportagebandit] #763525 11/09/06 09:52 PM
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DennisThompson Offline
Body Damage is Cool
The TJ springs was one of the best things I've done to mine. I did the TJ bumpstop cups and bumpstops also. I removed the stock bumpstops and used a drill and tap through the stock bumpstop holes and the frame and bolted the cups on. I have never had a spring fall out again and it gave 4 inches to match the front.
Dennis


95 Sportage, gone but not forgotten.
98 Jeep TJ, 4" Zone springs with RC Long arms, Ford 8.8", 4.56 gears & Detroit locker rear, D30, 4.56 & Detroit Trutrack front.
Re: saggy rear eibachs [Re: sportagebandit] #763526 12/11/06 10:56 AM
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Hydra747 Offline
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what is a quick fix for the rear springs, replace em with aerostar springs, tj springs , mpv springs, or add another spacer? what do you guys think?
I used to have these springs. They are auto set for 1.5" and the front are 2.5" (Eibachs)! Used to have this setup. The rear are already low in the first place. I say get a real lift ......or get the Denny T's spring actuaters and see the difference <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Re: saggy rear eibachs [Re: sportagebandit] #763527 12/11/06 02:23 PM
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Dave Scott Offline
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what is a quick fix for the rear springs, replace em with aerostar springs, tj springs , mpv springs, or add another spacer? what do you guys think?


the Aerostar coils will be too high, they will lift you about 5-6" and you can't go that high in the front, it will look funny, like a hotrod, but it's not a hotrod, ya know? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/notooth.gif" alt="" /> tech term- massive forward rake.....


95 Sportage w/welded and 5.89 geared dana 44's on 38.5" TSL's.- SADLY SOLD
CURRENTLY - 2000 sportage, 5.38 gears, welded diffs, 35" tires, 5.5" lift

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