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Eibach - HELP!!!

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#1 ·
Well I just got my Pro Kit installed on my 2014 SRT. Now I have a check ABS light on, traction control is permanently disabled, and my park sensors aren't working. FML.

On top of that the kit only lowered the Jeep about 1/3 what it was supposed to. Hopefully the settling takes care of that. I am going to get it aligned in 2 weeks.

Has anyone else experienced any of these problems? If so please advise. I'm stressed out and hope nothing was damaged during the install. It was done at a professional shop.

Thanks in advance!
 
#2 ·
Someone mentioned the shock sensors being unplugged after shock installation that caused this same issue...
 
#3 ·
My eibachs were installed by a large shop and the guy said he had to make sure to remember to plug things back in... Different than any other job he had seen in awhile

On the lowering... I thought the same thing... I paid $700 for this... But they will settle down... It is not as low as the road magnets, but you can still tow and go through snow(if you live in those areas)... It will take about two weeks of some good driving to get them relaxed
 
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#5 ·
Ohh... Just noticed, you didn't align it... Suggest you don't wait 2 weeks, I has mine done same day, as the shop said tires were way out of whack without it... FWIW
 
#6 ·
Thanks for all the help. They guy drove the Jeep and said the alignment wasn't off real bad. I'm friends with the installer so he did it at the shop he works at. They let him use everything on their day off. They've have the latest and greatest 4 alignment machine. If I wait two weeks for his next day off I can get it done for free, otherwise I'll have to pay.

A good friend of mine who has had multiple dropped rides told me to wait 1 week for the suspension to settle before alignment.

Do you think a regular shop like a Meineke can easily check all the sensors and plugs?
 
#7 ·
they should be able too. My buddy pulled the code on my 13 and his shop is in Podunk, ky usa.

This happened on my 13's eibach install. A wrench slipped from my hand and hit the sensor wire...that was all it took. Very easy to replace.....
 
#10 ·
Thanks.

One other question, did any of you compare the stock rear springs to the eibachs?

My eibachs were longer than the stocks, granted their coils were tighter. Is that normal?

Manny Fresh was there talking with me during the install and said he received the wrong eibachs twice in the correct box
 
#11 ·
yes...the eibachs rears are longer. Theres actually very little difference between the front/rear eibachs. You need to pay special attention to the part #'s.
 
#12 ·
Yeah I warned my guy but he still managed to get them backwards first. The rear was slammed and the front looked like it had a 3" lift. The ABS and track lights came on after the second go around. We did struggle to get the rear springs in so maybe that's what damaged the sensor. I'll find out tomorrow at the shop
 
#14 ·
Yep same thing happened to me. Most likely ABS sensor.
 
#24 ·
Dame, you guys are making me nervous as hell about dropping my truck! Scott, what springs are you using?
 
#17 · (Edited)
Well it just keeps getting better. This is my first time to ever drop a vehicle and must say it's been a nightmare. I purchased Eibachs because I figured they are damn near OEM sponsored and very well-known. I did not foresee any of these problems.

The shop's readers couldn't pick up the 2014 codes so they did a manual inspection and used a volt meter. Everything looked good. When the Jeep got off the lift it looked like it was jacked up again. The employee immediately wanted to align it but I insisted we drive it to let them come back down. Otherwise we'd be aligning the Jeep at stock height or higher. Sure enough we drove around the block and it dropped back down an inch or so. This should have been a red flag.

After the drop my steering wheel was cocked to the right some. This shop also uses a Hawkeye alignment machine. I figured they couldn't possibly screw it up with such an advanced piece of equipment. Wrong. I'm guessing the dumb ass made sure the wheels were straight before the alignment instead of having the damn steering wheel straight. Long story short, the wheel is still cocked to the right and everything feels loose.

Pissed off, I went to the dealer. No loaner car!? WTF. I buy the second most expensive vehicle in the entire Chrysler line up and no loaner car? **** YOU SRT. I hope they don't treat the Viper clients the same way. This alone will make me question buying another. Hell, I had a loaner car when I owned a Honda Accord. Dealer said it would be a day or two before they could look at it. I went ahead and left.

Now I've got to go back to the shop in the morning and hopefully the can pick up the codes and fix the problem. Man this is so damn frustrating. Sorry I just needed somewhere to vent.

On a side note I don't feel like the Jeep handles better. It feels sloppier. I expected the handling to be noticeably better. I'm hoping a shock sensor or something is unplugged and not function correctly. That could maybe explain why the Jeep doesn't feel very firm.
 
#18 ·
You don't have any suspension messages on your EVIC right? Something is for sure up with your jeep. Mine got a lot better steering and handling with both the eibach and the road magnets. I had an ABS sensor go out when I had the eibachs put on which made the car drive weird and only RWD instead of AWD.

I have had a rear shock out for a month now. I got messages to service adaptive suspension on my jeep and I took it in 3 times and they have replaced all the sensors and only thing left to replace is my rear shock. They are on back order 3-4 months because assembly line needs them all. They are trying to get me one off the assembly line but it has not been successful so far. I plan to call SRT when I get a chance. Anyways I was going on a trip across country and they assured me everything would be fine and since that trip my car is like driving a frickin horse lol. It couldn't be any bouncier if it was on a trampoline. All the shocks must be deactivated or something. I can't even keep a radar detector on my windshield anymore bc it falls off every tiny bump. But I am also having issues with my dealership realizing this is a big deal and my 70 thousand dollar car needs to be fixed in a timely matter. I can't wait 3-4 months or they will be replacing a hellova lot more than a rear shock.

But back to your issue I think it's prob something simple. Swapping out the springs should not damage anything besides a sensor at most. There are tons of us on here obviously with aftermarket springs and I haven't heard any other problems. Good luck to you. Chrysler needs to do something about the loaners. My dealership is starting up an SRT service lane which will allow SRT customers to get service first and will also loan out dealership cars when you have to leave them. So I am happy my dealership is stepping up and doing that. But they are also one of the largest SRT dealerships in the country.
 
#19 · (Edited)
I had an ABS sensor go out when I had the eibachs put on which made the car drive weird and only RWD instead of AWD.

Well that explains a lot. My Jeep has been lighting up the tires like crazy. I hate it. That could also explain why the handling feels funny, because it's in RWD and not AWD.

When I start up the Jeep it says "Service 4WD System" "Service ABS" (actually wording may be different). It's also really weird that when I start the Jeep up the parksense works and then about 20 seconds later it disables.


Regarding the shock, even with the springs they are still taking care of it under warranty?
 
#21 ·
A-kon:

Sorry to hear this... Sounds like a nightmare for sure... Hope you can wake up soon. I can say the ride and handling with eibachs is tons better... Rides much smoother than the stock on the rear... But it can't tow as much either... But the ride is great... The front end barely dives with braking, unless you really get on it... Either the shocks were wrong in the box or someone did something weird on install...

Hope the shop and fix it... May require you to go back to stock to have them fix, but at least that way you can get back to a flat rock and the. Make the changes...

GOOD luck!
 
#22 ·
Thanks again for all the help.

My buddy just stopped by and we pulled the code: U1417 "implausible wheel distance signal". Not sure if it's the speed sensor or what. Really hoping it can be fixed tomorrow. I want to hit the 1/4 track Friday night for my first time.

Regarding the handling, I liked the stiffer rear :(
 
#23 · (Edited)
Here are a few photos immediately post drop









And here is the back of Manny Fresh for you old Big Tymer fans. He really does remind me of a turtle. Super nice and does not talk/act ghetto whatsoever. I wasn't about to harass him for a photo, that's just weird... so I took one of his back. LMFAO

 
#25 ·
Had the SAME exact issues across the board on my 14 Was a major pain. Parking sensors stopped working and adaptive cruise and just straight cruise control also. Had to bring it to the dealer and pull my service advisor aside and told him I lowered it. They farted around with it for a couple days but fixed it. I believe it was some sort of ABS switch or some shit. My buddy has a 14 and lowered it. Having same issues. Good luck bro
 
#27 ·
Ur going to have to. Dealt with it for two weeks plus wasting time when every shop said they could fix it then when they got into it it was the same story. 14 has diff software we can't do anything. Just pull ur advisor aside and tell him what's up but u don't want it on record u lowered it so it doesn't screw with your warranty. Good luck keep me in loop
 
#28 ·
Now I need to find a mod friendly service adviser. The guys at River Oaks didn't seem open minded. I just told him I had an alignment done at an independent shop and he immediately said well that won't be covered then. I'm afraid to go back there now. Maybe Helfman (same owner, different management) will be better.

Any Houston guys know of mod friendly dealers?
 
#29 ·
Yes, I am going to talk and offer a gift :) to the head shop tech at my local dealer. Ask if they will do the entire job! I know I will pay more, but as long as it is done correctly its worth it.
 
#31 ·
Appointment made for the 6th. Dealer confirmed springs don't affect warranty. I already knew this but feel more comfortable hearing it from their mouth.

Unfortunately I am going to miss great track weather this Friday.
 
#32 ·
That's the way I'm going. Straight to the dealer. Again I know the cost will be higher but it is worth the money to save the nightmares..
 
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