A STILLEN customer picked up some new Eibach Pro-Kit Lowering Springs for his 2013 Chevy Sonic Hatchback and sent in a few photos of the quick and easy install. These Eibach Pro-Kit Springs were on the car in just a couple hours and transformed the Sonic Hatchback into a fun driving little commuter.
The 2013 Chevy Sonic Hatchback sitting at stock height.
Eibach Pro-Kit Lowering Springs are available for the 2013 Chevy Sonic Hatchback and 2013 Chevy Sonic Sedan.
Pro-Kit box contains front and rear springs, front boots, bump stops and product/warranty literature.
The windshield wipers and plastic cover removed to reveal the top of the front struts.
Front tire removed to access the 2013 Chevy Sonic stock front suspension.
Stock strut and spring removed with just 4 nuts.
You can usually rent these spring compressors at your local auto parts store like Pep Boys or Auto Zone for free.
Rear tire removed to expose the 2013 Chevy Sonic stock suspension.
The rear is so easy you can actually change the rear spring without removing the tire if you wanted to. With a jackstand under the rear axle, just remove the shock bottom bolt then slowly lower the jack stand. The rear spring tilts right out.
Eibach Pro-Kit installed on the 2013 Chevy Sonic Hatchback with stock 15″ wheels.
Add some 205/45/17 tires slightly stretched on some 17x8s and you have a little commuter worth driving.
Eibach Pro-Kit Lowering Springs for the 2013 Chevy Sonic Hatchback and 2013 Chevy Sonic Sedan (part no. 38160.140) available here: http://www.stillen.com/product/lowering-kits/eibach-prokit-lowering-springs-4-springs-38160140-eib38160140-115186.html
Just wanted to say thanks for the great info! I have same car and just got my same springs yesterday! I was hoping you could tell me what you would think with 20’s and a tire size of 225/30/20. This set up is exactly .28 inch bigger diameter than stock diameter! Thx for the help!! Dan
Daniel
Sorry for the delayed response. That is a very large wheel! I think more importantly you will need to be concerned with the wheel width and offset. If you check out the Sonic Owners Forums at http://www.sonicownersforum.com/forum/ there is tons of good info on your car and I’m sure someone with better knowledge could help you out with what you are trying to do. Good luck!