Does this look normal? Rear Eibach Spring 08 Tahoe

[SavGa08Hoe]

First time poster, looking for some help from someone who knows about dropkits.
Background: Purchased a 2008 Tahoe LT a few months ago, loved the way it looked- already had 22s and other features I wanted. It took a while to notice this, but whenever I go over a speed bump, the back rear passenger side makes a strange rubbing sound. I had the local chevy dealer look at it and he said it was the rear spings that look like it has been lowered incorrectly. I had no idea it was lowered, guess thats another reason I liked the way it looks. Anyhow he said the springs are "stacked" and basically rubbing when I go over a bump. Looking at it, I see what he means. I dont know anything about suspension, but attached are pics of the rear spring. Its an eibach model 38107.002.

Does this look right? Could this be what is causing the noise? Whats the best option to fix, just replace or go with a different brand?

 

[SavGa08Hoe]

I just realized I posted this in the wrong section

 

[NORCAL SS]

pm sent

 

[SavGa08Hoe]

Thanks for the PM, I cant respond since I dont have 10 posts yet. However- I think it is a 2 inch drop all the way around with the eibach springs on the front and rear.

We always thought the Tahoe rode a bit rough, but assumed it was the 40 series tires.

I would like to keep the drop at 2-3, but improve the ride. Not sure if I need a whole new kit or I can just replace the back springs

 

[NORCAL SS]

question are you running shock extenders in the rear?

I would do the belltech rear springs/shock extenders kit. email me at [email protected] and ill walk you thru it.

here is the link to my store section on the kit you would need
http://www.tbssowners.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=108

 

[SavGa08Hoe]

Thanks Tony

Ill probably be getting back with you shortly on the BellTech setup

As to what I have now, should those rear springs be smashed down like that? Is it worse since I dont have shock extenders currently? Will I see any improvement in ride quality switching from an eibach w/no extenders to the Belltech with extenders?

thanks again

 

[SavGa08Hoe]

Update:

Tahoe has been to 3 shops with different thoughts.1 Chevy dealer says its a bad spring. 2. Performance shop couldnt figure it out, but said spring is supposed to compact like that over time (but they hadnt heard of shock extenders?). 3. Tireshop says its a bad shock, although they hadnt seen a spring look that way either.

From here I am going to put on a set of shock extenders, possibly new shocks, then last resort of switching the spings out

If anyone has seen Eibach springs in use, are they supposed to look compact or not?

 

[NORCAL SS]

TRUST ME save your time and money just switch out the spring it wil ride better. Do the belltech rear set up with shock extenders and you wont have any issues.

 

[Modded]

Thats a perfecftly normal progressive wound spring. My Belltech springs looks close to like that too.

 

[SavGa08Hoe]

After doing some more net searches and speaking with an Eibach Tech, I found out that the rear springs were put on upside down! Was told compressed coils should be on top and the word "Eibach" should be right side up. No idea if that is the issue or if it will make a difference, but thats the easiest fix. Im gonna try to do that tomorrow. If not, I will switch springs. I know its just a noise, but I hate having a nice looking ride that sounds like an old junker when I go over a small speed bump.