Pics to come....
Got the CC plates, shocks, struts, and springs installed. That took me 8 hours I'm ashamed to say, the first 3-4 on the first front I did. I watched MANY videos on CC plate install, shock/strut install, and spring install. However, none that I watched showed CC plates with aftermarket struts, they were all reusing factory hardware. I couldn't figure out how to get the top hardware configured to properly mount the new struts. I also left the bottom spacer out on the first install (read the instructions thoroughly, next time). So, essentially, I installed/removed the first strut assembly 4 times. At this point I took a break and went in for some lunch. I finally saw a video (I think it was from LMR) that showed an aftermarket strut being installed with CC plates. Basically, you ditch the factory bushing and washer, and just use another spacer and nut on the top. Bingo, now I was in business. So I headed back out and buttoned the driver front up. The passenger front took maybe 45 minutes total. The rears were uneventful.
Let me just say I feel like I've been beaten with a ball bat. 8 hours crawling around on the garage floor, up and down, and I'm still feeling it today. I hit the gym 2-3 times a week and do a full body workout, but man, I'm getting too old for this mechanic work.
All that to say, I didn't get the full 2" drop the Eibach sportlines claim. I'm closer to 1.5". Not a big deal, but I would like the extra 1/2". Eibach claims they don't settle, but maybe the isolators will settle some with some miles (I reused factory ones). I also discovered that my ball joints are shot. That's next on the list. The Steeda X2 claim a 1/2" drop if you don't use the spacers, so that may be route I take.
I did not attempt the Big 3 upgrade this weekend nor the speedo gear replacement. That'll have to wait.