using the garden hose is an excellent idea.

i will have to look for that rubber plate you are talking about.
i was also reading the eibach directions and they said no need to cut the bumpstops on the rear..but you have to cut like 25mm on the fronts. what happens if my mechanic didnt cut the bumpstops?

no. the spring only twists when it is jacked up.

so you think the strut is bad? i bought them at tire rack. shouldnt be hard to get a replacement.

where do i find corbin's writeup?

thank you so much for taking time to respond.

-marc