Eibach installation Options

[MonsterBOX]

ok i got my springs in the mail and im scared to install these things....the front look pretty easy to install but the back, how the hell do u get the strut towers out? do u have to do that in the back to replace the springs i heard theres alot to go through taking off the brake lights and wiring harness and such...i have an st hatchback so im not sure if its the same as the coupe could someone give me some detailed info on how to do this because the how to is very confusing and poorly written i think

[LewFX]

have jack stands, jack, impact gun. air compressor, 12mm socket, 3/4 inch wrench, and 3/4 impact socket...jack car up, put jack stands under, take off wheel, use 3/4 wrench around strut bottom (theres 2 nuts), put wrench on one side, use impact gun on other side. take off nuts, next is nut that holds brake line, use 12 mm socket to take off, move brake line, open trunk or hatch, 3 more nuts that hold strut, they are inside that plastic cover. take those 3 out. next push wheel down, should be able to free up room to take strut assembly out. remove top nut of assembly, be careful, nut flys off due to the spring, use impact gun, much easier to get off. take parts out but remember the order it goes in. and reverse the process on new strut and put in reverse order.

[S_C_M]

Imo, you should use a spring compressor when installing or removing springs from the strut assembly. Couple bucks to rent one at most auto parts stores, it can save you time and is much safer than doing the job without.

[LewFX]

i disagree, if your installing lowered springs there is no need for one since its lower than stock, when taking out out spring, caution is needed when removing top nut, but if using an impact gun, its not that bad. however if no air tools are available then maybe yes use a spring compressor. they are usually free at local auto stores but with a deposit but is givin back once its returned. not sure if its 3/4 or 13/16 for strut bolts, been a few months since i did mine.