Leaking Shock Abosrber

[sshole]

Originally Posted by Goodmanner

I was hoping the stock would at least last more than a few thousand miles.. I am still waiting for the dealership to give me a call back on the status.

They will blow if the install was done improperly. It's a common issue.

[Goodmanner]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

Definitely let us know if they warranty the shock w/ the Eibachs installed.

As expected, they will not. FYI, OEM cost per shock is $114.75.

[SpeedyJay]

Yeah I hear you cant let the shaft spin when you tighten the top nut, that is what makes the seal fail. Seams odd to me but that's what I read.

[Goodmanner]

I guess this gives me another reason to get a coilover instead.

[samfrs]

Coilover will set up back around 1g. I bought used oem shock for $100 on eBay and come with oem spring but I don't care I'm lowered on eibach pro kit. This save me money for now.

[Krispeee]

Upgrade to Bilstein B6 or B8 dampers?

[N1rve]

Originally Posted by Goodmanner

Hello, yes I am. I have the eibach pro kit installed. I've had it installed for well over 3 months and never had an issue.


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And this is why I tell people to skip the lowering springs and go straight to coilovers.

Do it right the first time !

[pche]

Originally Posted by Goodmanner

I dropped it off this morning and am waiting to hear back from them. Hopefully the Warranty Gods will grace me with their presence.

Says Confucius.

[suaveflooder]

Mine blew on the stock suspension at 700 miles on the car

Sadly, unless you have a REALLY cool dealer, this fix is going to be on your dime because of the springs.

[Goodmanner]

I've decided to go with a coilover. Will be reselling my Eibach springs as soon as it arrives.

I want to thank everyone that gave me their input and educated me in the process!

[exE36M3]

This doesn't make a whole lot of sense.
The Magnusson Moss Warranty Act requires the dealer to honor warrantees IF they cannot prove the aftermarket item caused the failure of the warranteed part.

I just ran into the same issue on my 2013 BRZ...
A local shop was installing springs and called to let me know the front strut was leaking.
Good news, I have documented proof that the leaking strut was occurring before the suspension upgrades.

Which dealer was this? Diablo Subaru or Livermore?

[Koa]

Originally Posted by N1rve

And this is why I tell people to skip the lowering springs and go straight to coilovers.

Do it right the first time !

Coilovers aren't some magical beast that springs + shocks aren't related to.. coilovers as we view and use the term now signifies a spring+strut combo that is adjustable for height (and commonly dampening and rebound as well). Thats >ALL<. They're still springs and struts. Don't forget that part.

The most significant thing about coilovers are usually, the critical system is already installed. Most, if not a huge majority (no info to back this one up- just decades of auto enthusiasm) of improperly done installs are the culprit for blown shocks before 'their time'. The set seals in struts are NOT meant to be turned, and thus, detrimental to mcpherson style struts when an installer lets the shaft turn around while assembling or disassembling the strut and spring system. Not simply because the person chose to go springs and struts over coils. Just some food for thought.

Been riding on Koni's + Espilers on my WRX for going on 6 years, and just got Bilstein B8's with sportlines for my twin last month... don't see any problem here

Originally Posted by exE36M3

This doesn't make a whole lot of sense.
The Magnusson Moss Warranty Act requires the dealer to honor warrantees IF they cannot prove the aftermarket item caused the failure of the warranteed part.

I just ran into the same issue on my 2013 BRZ...
A local shop was installing springs and called to let me know the front strut was leaking.
Good news, I have documented proof that the leaking strut was occurring before the suspension upgrades.

Which dealer was this? Diablo Subaru or Livermore?

And how does this not make sense? Dealers usually have the advantage if you approach them with a strut that has been altered. The install process could have done it- the spring rate could have done it (highly doubt it). You and I both know Eibach Pro springs don't go blowing out everyone's stockers, but dealers have the upper hand here. Balls in their court. Everyone and their mom quotes Mag Moss as some kind of ultimate shield for those to go out and mod whatever they want but in reality, it's not so simple. Your story is the exact opposite of this guys- your problems happened BEFORE the install. You had an agent document the findings. He installed it himself (or had a shop that did it "correctly")

[extrashaky]

Originally Posted by exE36M3

This doesn't make a whole lot of sense.
The Magnusson Moss Warranty Act requires the dealer to honor warrantees IF they cannot prove the aftermarket item caused the failure of the warranteed part.

It makes perfect sense. The dealer refused the warranty claim. Then it was up to the OP in this ridiculously old thread to sue for it under Magnusson Moss. He didn't. So they didn't have to honor shit.

[Cope52]

Originally Posted by ZionsWrath

In that case you are SOL dealer isn't going to replace that for you. Buy some konis or bilsteins to replace

Wrong. You'll just blow those out too. It's the crap Eibachs. I don't why people buy these. They are too soft. Get a stiffer higher quality spring or go back to the stockers and add Konis..