How to install Eibach lowering springs (2014-2018 mazda3)
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join me as I install new Eibach pro springs on my 2015 mazda 3.
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is your car lowered?
Very clear and perfectly-paced how-to. I can't decide if I want to do this to my 3, but this video is making me think I do. Thank you!
Thank you! I love mine! I had corksport before but I like eibach better. The ride is smoother
@@Loubar87 Thank you. That's the kind of info I can use! I appreciate it.
@@Loubar87 i have a 2016 3 sedan, and I'm looking at getting eibachs. Will the OEM struts handle the lower ride you think? I have 80,000 km's on it.
@@J3urke i have the oem struts on mine and I’ve never had an issue
@@Loubar87 right on, thanks for the reply!
Thank you for making this video. I started installing my Eibach springs today. I started with the rears because they are easier and I am doing the front tomorrow. I am so excited to get it finished, and this video is perfect for learning how to. I liked the pace you went and didn't skip anything.
Ah that’s awesome! I’m glad this video is helping you as you do your own! Excited for you!
I’m currently at day two.. I was stuck on a rusted sway bar end link bolt for 10 hours, it’s crazy how yours came right out no issues ahah
That’s because I once was in your position. Learned to use anti cease grease on all the bolts
@@Loubar87 damm yhea that’s smart, but I got them installed and it look greattt
@@mathieuchampagne3410 nice!!
How did you get the end link bolt out? Currently at that step rn...
@@abou824 an Allen wrench and a regular wrench and lots of patience lol. They rust easily. Once you get the bolt off, I recommend putting anti cease grease. Your future self will thank you
Great video. Did mine today only had a nightmare with one rusted swaybar link took hours to remove i had to cut it off, so im waiting for new ones now😅 so people people please be awere those links can be a pain to remove. Clean the tread and blast it with some lube. Going to put antiseize on the new ones for sure. Other than that it was an easy job only halve a day stuck on one link and the rest was done in 1 hour😂
Man! If that ain’t the truth! So many frustrating days dealing with rusted, frozen bolts! Ugh! Glad you were still able to get the job done!
Cammo livery and fender flares... ballsy.
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Before u do this install your car may not be as easy as his make sure before u takeoff the sway arm hold to get all the rust off of it and make sure to use pb blaster or else your nutt will be locked up and you’ll be forced to cutt it off
Hello! Pretty late, but I love the video. Thank you so much, and I am definitely gonna do this on my 3! Question: what wheels are those that are on your car in the video? Thanks!
Hey! Thanks for watching! The wheels are “konig oversteer”
Was about to do this but with corksport lowering springs and adjustable dampening struts on my Mazda 6 but I pussied out at the last second on the frontspring compression bit. 😢 I’m terrified of spring compressors. I’m taking my front struts to a shop instead and letting them do the terrifying spring compression bits and then I’ll just install the struts onto the car again. I’ll do everything on my car. Messing with widow makers is the one thing I can’t bring myself to do.
Ah yeah i hear you! No shame in having someone else do it if you don’t feel comfortable!
What fender flares are you running? Great video btw, helped me out very much 😁
Glad it helped! I got my flares off eBay! I believe they are 1 inch flares! Sorry no link
So i know this is 3 years old, but when using a coil compression tool this is not a super safe way to do it. You should go by hand, not with an impact or driver to prevent uneven tension and as a result the compressor slipping off the spring, and you shouldn't be in the path of either end of the spring, work beside it horizontally so if anything fails the spring doesn't kill you.
Hey! Thanks for the insight! And you’re right! Safety first!
love this video, very straightforward. great job man.
Thanks a lot!
Dope step by step video I am actually going to do this soon. What attachments is that your using in the impact drill. Also what are the tire spec? Thank you so the video
Hey Christian! Thanks for watching! I believe it’s a 17 socket! The tire spec is 18x9 +35. 225/35/18
Great! Liked the video so I can use it when I'll change the sprins on my 3. Any images/video with before and after installation? How does it look and feel? Thank you
I don’t have any before’s!
Feels great!
@@Loubar87 So how did your drilled slotted rotors feel? I always figured it was more a gimmick on buying those, unless you drive the Nuremberg ring every day sand worried about excessive fade.
@@junechris hey! I really like them! Granted, I haven’t had regular rotors in a very long time. But they work great!
@@Loubar87 Yeah, carbon ceramic rotors would obviously be great if it were affordable but that's like into the thousands , just for brakes, which is way too much. But I'm glad they worked worked for you because I was considering getting some for my 95 Saturn Sl2, the next time I change the brakes. But for now, I guess i'll focus on some RPF1's and some Eibach race springs and Toyo proxies for it. If only I was rich..lol
Thanks for great video! I know it has 3 yrs but have a question as I noticed you were replacing shock absorbers as well with some flat-ended short ones? Did you received these with your springs? I haven’t get them with mines 😮
Hey! Thanks for watching! Unfortunately the bump stops were a separate purchase.
Hey, thanks for that 😊 Ah that’s what I thought :) I have ordered the new OEM’s to replace the old ones, too late but will see if they do the work 😅 Could you link your stops or their brand in case I would change them?
@@Paueu88hey friend. I was looking for that part number but it doesn’t seem to want to be found. I’m also a bit confused because watching the video again, it seems like the kit came with the bump stops.
Guys which would you rather recommend the Eibach lowering springs or the H&R Lowering springs for my 2017/18 Mazda 3 2.5l sedan bn - the H&R has F-30mm R-45mm and the eibach just has 30mm all round
It depends on your preference. I had both and liked the eibach springs better.
@@Loubar87 Ah right, does the eibach springs make a noticeable difference in ride height - because on stock there is a lot of space as well and I want to get rid of that and get flush when i get new wheels
@@yktv21 yes! It drops it about an inch. It doesn’t fully remove wheel gap but it looks better and also your ride height is nice because you’re not scraping
Thanks for making this video man. I have a 2016 mazda 3 and it's hard finding a channel that makes tutorials. Will be watching! Also wanted to know how the springs ride?
Love that! Thanks for subscribing! That’s the whole reason I started these tutorials cus I’m trying to figure it out as well! Glad it helped!
The springs are so great! I had corksport lowering springs before and they were too bouncy! But these feel much better!
Just remember if you have xzenon light, there is also a sensor on the lower controlarm
Nicer but it takes the comfort away ?? Like its softer or worse than oem
It’s actually the closest to oem feel. Not very bouncy and not too stiff.
@@Loubar87 thanks for replying mannnn I really appreciate, I asked because many people say the comfort goes away
@@darksoldiershot1478 you’re welcome! I don’t think so! I’ve tried other springs as well like corksport and I think they were too bouncy and low. Would bottom out a ton and just wasn’t fun.
@@Loubar87 thank you man ✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼 I really appreciated , I want it for a daily use I don’t want to go crazy low , my friend on his 2.0 accord totaled his car on stock suspension because he hit a pothole and he damage the oil on and tranny
@@darksoldiershot1478 yikes! That’s rough!
Hello!
Late message i guess but im in love with your car, can you please tell me how the fender flares are attached to your fenders? Dubbelsided tejp or did you screw yours in?
Also, the angle eyes "honeycomb", where did you buy them and do you know the dimention?
Hope I can see another Mazda video soon, kepp up the amazing content!
Hey! Thanks for the comment! I used 3m double sided tape for the flares.
As far as the honeycomb eyes, I’m not quite sure of the dimensions. It’s been a while since I installed them!
@@Loubar87 Thank you for the good respons! Currently building my dream mazda 3 hatchback and looking for parts to buy, tahts why :D
@@Loubar87 And still good on doublesided tape?
@@tomashrehus yes!
Did you paint your break calipers yourself? The color is dope af.
Yeah I did! I used G2 paint on caliper paint! It’s held up great!
how does the car look after? hows the ride quality? how much did it say it would lower it, vs how much did it actually lower it?
Car looks great! You can check out my insta for more photos. @mazda_phresh.
I feel it was accurate in its measurements.
Great video! Bought mine today and this would perfectly be my guide for installing. And, would like to know what rain guards/visors you have? Look sleek!
Glad it will help you in your install process! Oh man! Great question! I don’t even remember when or where I got the rain guards from! Maybe eBay?
@@Loubar87 did you have to use any blue loctite for the nuts and bolts? Won’t it loose without loctite?
@@suprimx3130 yes I sure did!
@@Loubar87 sounds good! Thank you🙏🏼
@@suprimx3130 you’re welcome!
Great Video!!!
Is the Alignment needed after replacing the Front ones?
It’s always a good idea to get an alignment after any suspension work
Thnx for your video
Glad you enjoyed!
Thanks for the follow!
You don't need new dampers do you? I just ordered some springs and they didn't come with anything else
I just used my stock ones. I believe the instructions MAY say you need to cut your stock ones a bit. Could be wrong! Makes sure you read your instructions
What size wheels and tires do you have? I’m looking at Eibach lowering springs and new wheels, but my OEM mazda3 tires might be too big
I have 8x9 35 offset
Tires are 235/40/18
Thanks for the video! I was under the impression that to lower your car you needed to buy the whole shock set up but it looks like all I really need to do is buy the springs! Can you link to the springs you used?
Yeah man! Glad this was a revelation for you! Just need the springs and that’s all! Go to
Eibach.com and put in your cars info and it’ll pull up what you’ll need!
I know Im asking randomly but does any of you know a trick to get back into an instagram account..?
I somehow lost the login password. I appreciate any assistance you can give me.
@Grady Santiago instablaster ;)
@Devin Rohan thanks so much for your reply. I found the site on google and im waiting for the hacking stuff atm.
Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Devin Rohan It did the trick and I finally got access to my account again. Im so happy!
Thanks so much you really help me out !
Great video, whats the name of the tail lights?
Thanks! I don’t think they have a name. I just searched on eBay!
How did you remove the sway bar endlink bolt
I hit the bolt with on blaster and let it soak. Then I used an Allan wrench and I believe it’s a 10 mm wrench
This doesn’t affect the alignment at all, correct? Or did you get it done after just to be safe?
Yea I did an alignment after. Anytime you mess with suspension, you definitely should get an alignment.
Hello, you had the vehicle aligned after this procedure right?
Yes! Absolutely did!
How much was the drop
1 inch in front
1.25 in ches in back
Where did you buy the brake rotors??
Hey! Here’s the link to this specific kit from R1 concepts!
amzn.to/3Q6ZuAc
I cannot fine what was that yellow round peace your put in the front part of changing the springs?
I have changing out mine in a week and I think I need 2 new ones.
I think you’re referring to the bump stops.
Your car already comes equipped with them. One on each shock.
Or if you got the eibach springs, it comes with 2 bump stops. One for each strut for the front.
What roof racks are those pls drop the link 🔥
Yakima rack!
Hey, where did you get that wrap? Looking for that sort of wrap but can only find ones with more white in them 🤔
Hey Jake! I got my material from metrorestyling.com!
when you jacked it up, did you put the floor jack between the notches on the pinch weld and then put the jack stand to the side or did you put the floor jack to the side and put the stand in the notched area?
I would out the jack in the notched area.
@@Loubar87 and the stand is fine if its not in the notched area?
@@Jeff-lo4ud that’s what I did
I want to do this to mine, its the 2.2 diesel sedan but for some reason listings I'm looking at say the Eibach Springs for my model wouldn't fit. Then I also have people saying I need new struts too, what do you think about that?
I’ve learned the hard way that if it says it doesn’t fit, it doesn’t fit.
@@Loubar87 Hmm its weird because I put my reg into places that sell car parts and it brings up H&R and Eibach springs. And says it fits there, but then listings on eBay say it doesn't fit lmao. Its confusing.. :(
@@MrRiingo ah! eBay is weird sometimes! If the eibach website says it fits, then I would go with that!
@@Loubar87 I got the part number off Eibach which should be right for the 2014 2.2 Diesel Sedan.. E10-55-016-02-22
Btw did you use any torque wrench for the bolts and stuff? And the springs compressor are they from amazon ? Okok so no torque wrench, do I guess I won’t need one ahaha
Hey! I just used a torque drill!
And I rented the spring compressor from Autozone!
@@Loubar87 okok i will buy cheap springs compressor on amazon cause I can’t rent any where i live.... I got a impact gun... it’s the same thing than a torque drill right??
@@mathieuchampagne3410 ah nice! Then Amazon sounds like your best bet! And yes! Impact gun for sure!
How is the ride quality compared to stock springs? I'm completely stock and trying to find a spring that lowers without getting super stiff. I'm getting too old to have a harsh ride, but the stock wheel gap is so ugly.
Haha I feel you. The ride quality is great! Not stiff at all but not a lot of bounce. Just right, in my opinion!
I had the CS lowering springs for a year and they were too low and bouncy.
I bought the eibach kit for my 3. Gen mazda 3. But no bump stop was in the package. Any idea why? Thank you😄
Good video btw!
Hey Kevin! Thanks for your comment! super odd! should of come with the kit! I would reach out to Eibach and ask them what's up!
Thanks for the response! Do our kits have the same serial?
E10-55-016-01-22
@@Kevin-fp9ve mine is the pro kit 557.140
May not be the same kit. But i can only find the one i have when i enter my model on the eibach site. But that may explain it. Thank you
@@Kevin-fp9ve no problem!
Those are some nice headlights , where did you get them? :)
Thank you! A company called circuit demon!
@@Loubar87 Thank you for the reply! :)
@@ClimaxPoint anytime!
@@Loubar87 Would you be able to provide a link? I cant find these headlights on their shop. Thank you!
@@MinersForTheWin I can’t find them either. Maybe they discontinued?
Quick question… where did you get the drilled rotors?
R1concepts
Hi!
Just got the same springs and are about to put them on my 2.2 diesel.
What is the clearance from the ground to the oilpan after the fit?
My fiance is kinda nervous to drive it if it gets too low😂
Great question! I have never measured it! But it’s enough clearance
Another question.
Have you tuned yours at all?
If you have the 2.2 diesel i will recommend it!
Got mine tuned about a year ago, now it puts out 225hp and about 500nm og torqe. And it moooves😁
Holds up great with no problems👌
Ofc changing oil and other service parts every 5000 miles tho😂
By the way love the look of your car😁
@@mariushelland2526 I thought about it but never ultimately decided against it. I enjoy paying less for gas and not have to deal with anything going wrong.
@@mariushelland2526 thanks!
How long did it take to do and how hard was it?
Took me a couple hours. Not too hard!
How does the car ride and do you scrap with the eibach springs?
Love the ride! Smooth! No scraping!
Where did you get the led tail lights?
eBay!
Where did you buy those tail lights, sir?
Hey John! I bought them from Ebay a couple years ago!
How are they performing so far compared to stock?
Very good! A little more bouncy but not too much. Ride is smooth!
@@Loubar87 Thanks! The rear right shock is leaking/blown on my '14 Mazda 3 so after a lot of research I bought Koni Reds + Eibach Pro Kit for my Mazda. Read lots of great things. Koni Yellow would've been too stiff
Nice! Have you installed them yet?
@@Loubar87 Not yet! Waiting until Spring :)
Good call! Lol
How are your fender flares attached?
3m double sided tape
How does it ride after installing these?
It rides really nice! Not too low but just enough drop. Balanced
What size spacers are you running?
They were 1 inch spacers. 50mm
What tail lights are those??
I got them off eBay
@@Loubar87 they look hella dope
Thanks!
Yooo i follow you on Instagram, thanks for the video... you like the ride ?
Love it! Thanks for the love!
Bro I can’t take out the first f screw
Oh no! What’s going on with it?
Update pls
Rides and feels well! No complaints!
@@Loubar87 love to see more!
@@Dxnte_ working on a new video! Should be up soon! Thanks for your support!
Damn why your car look so dirty tho .
Cuz it’s used lol