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The Bilstein Sport damper has a slightly shorter rod, but looks similar
to OEM otherwise. The Eibach spring is actually slightly longer, but has a
number of "barrel" coils that are normally compressed together, while
the lower coils provide the springing action. The barrel coils are
thoughfully wrapped in a sleeve to prevent them from scratching each
other and developing rust. See
what happens when they're left unprotected.
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Rear suspension replacement on a Saab 9-5. The old and tired original
shocks and springs are being upgraded with Bilstein Sport dampers and
Eibach Pro Kit lowering springs.
Tools:
- 21 mm socket: lower shock bolt;
- 17 mm socket: wheel bolts, Bilstein shock retainer nut;
- 16 mm socket: shock housing bolts, OEM shock retainer nut;
- 5 mm Allen socket: Bilstein damper rod;
- torque wrench;
- vice-grips;
- breaker bar;
- car jack and axle stands;
- spring compressor.
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