Eibach Pro Lift Struts

[mike19950]

There were a couple threads floating around about these struts and springs recently. No real info out there about the Ram kit. I went ahead and pulled the trigger on the front struts and springs. I installed them on Saturday. Install is the same as bilstein so no new info there. They ride great so far. They are definitely better than the strut spacers I had on previously. The spacers were starting to cause my upper balljoints to separate from the control arm and they squeaked constantly. These are quiet and ride smooth. Here are a couple pics.

 

[MidwestExpress]

Looks good. It appears that you installed them on the lowest groove ring setting, correct? I know you had the spacers on previously, but did you save your height measurements from when it was stock and can compare to current with the Eibach? Thanks

 

[JoshR104]

Nice! Keep us updated on the ride quality if you notice any improvement over stock even. I was eye balling these for the 2500 but haven't found a single person running them yet.

 

[Marczing]

Just curious did you buy new strut bearing and caps or reused the old ones.
this kit in Canada is 970.00 plus taxes.
I'm looking at doing a leveling kit but dont want to do things twice. I thinking of RC spacer kit 300.Cdn or bils 5100s on sale 330.Cdn

I have a air lift 1000 I just dont know what to do and I tow a Rv trail 22ft ultra lite

 

[mike19950]

Looks good. It appears that you installed them on the lowest groove ring setting, correct? I know you had the spacers on previously, but did you save your height measurements from when it was stock and can compare to current with the Eibach? Thanks

Yes I used the lowest groove. With the Eibach Springs that is the 2.75" lift setting. The next one up is 3.5" which I felt would be too much. I was right around 40" from ground to center of fender with my spacers. I dont have a record of the stock measurements since I bought the truck with the spacers already installed. I will take a new measurement after my alignment and report back.

Nice! Keep us updated on the ride quality if you notice any improvement over stock even. I was eye balling these for the 2500 but haven't found a single person running them yet.

Will do. So far they ride great. Taking a road trip next week should be a good test.

Just curious did you buy new strut bearing and caps or reused the old ones.
this kit in Canada is 970.00 plus taxes.
I'm looking at doing a leveling kit but dont want to do things twice. I thinking of RC spacer kit 300.Cdn or bils 5100s on sale 330.Cdn

I have a air lift 1000 I just dont know what to do and I tow a Rv trail 22ft ultra lite

I did replace the upper strut mounts because I figured the stock ones would be wore out after rubbing on the spacers for so long. You can reuse all the stock hardware. You can even reuse the stock springs just like on the bilsteins. I would recommend using these or bilsteins to level since they maintain the stock geometry of the suspension.

 

[JB1]

looks great, the 22's are a nice touch

 

[ram1500rsm]

OP, can you post a view of your CV angles as the truck sits on a flat road ?

 

[mike19950]

OP, can you post a view of your CV angles as the truck sits on a flat road ?

They are pretty flat.



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[hodge-xj]

I'm liking the setup. Looks great. How's the feel compared to oem struts? Any noticeable differences.

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[mike19950]

I'm liking the setup. Looks great. How's the feel compared to oem struts? Any noticeable differences.

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Overall they feel like stock only firmer. Very happy with them.

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[hodge-xj]

Sounds like a win, and an definite upgrade over our junk. Idk if I can resist buying these until black Friday.

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[dalton2425Texas]

@mike19950 I think you’re mistaken on the ring setting... Eibach and Bilstein are essentially the exact strut from what I have researched.

You stated the lowest ring was 2.75, but being a Bilstein equivalent it would be the exact opposite. The top ring would be 2.75 and you would see 4 rings exposed from under the truck.

Not trying to rain on your parade, but if you’re looking for ride height, I think you’ll want to look into it.




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[hodge-xj]

Eibach sells a whole new coil that's available with their setup. 2.75 lift on the lowest ring.

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[JB1]

from my understanding if you buy the strut with the coils the minimum lift is 2.75", if you don't buy the coils then you have more settings.

Instructions with coils
https://eibach.com/us/pdf/14965


Instructions without coils
https://eibach.com/us/pdf/14963

 

[mike19950]

from my understanding if you buy the strut with the coils the minimum lift is 2.75", if you don't buy the coils then you have more settings.

Instructions with coils
https://eibach.com/us/pdf/14965


Instructions without coils
https://eibach.com/us/pdf/14963

This is correct. With the oem coils they are exactly like Bilstein. With the Eibach coils like I have they have their own settings with the lowest setting being 2.75.

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[dalton2425Texas]

Thanks for the clarity, y'all. So, basically it's an actual coil lift instead of strut extension lift? ..I'm also assuming it's either one or the other?

Update: I see the PDF now. Curious if the Eibach springs would work with the actual Bilstein strut. I don't see why not if they're essentially the same. Wonder what the ride is like on the second ring for 3.5"

 

[Joes1500]

So if eibach did this correctly, then their spring kit would presumably retain the ( stock ride) but with a lift. Since they are not preloading the coil .

Am I correct on this ?

 

[mike19950]

With the setup I'm running the coil does provide all the lift since the struts are set on the lowest setting. So far it rides very much like the stock coils maybe just a touch firmer which is fine with me.

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[JB1]

They sell the coils separately and they are advertised as 2.75” lift coils

https://eibach.com/us/i-7743-pro-lift-kit-springs-front-springs-only.html

 

[dalton2425Texas]

With the setup I'm running the coil does provide all the lift since the struts are set on the lowest setting. So far it rides very much like the stock coils maybe just a touch firmer which is fine with me.

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So, since your CVs are at a super flat angle.. what do your UCAs look like? I don’t recall seeing a pic of them with the wheels and tires actually mounted.

This is all actually kind of mind blowing! I would have done this setup at 3.5” with my rear 1.5” spacer had I known..


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