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Finally getting around to getting some parts installed from nick@gotexhaust.

Eibach pro lift kit (set at 2.75)
Hellwig rear sway bar
Core4x4 panhard bar
Core4x4 rear end links
Suspension maxx sway bar end links
Carli rear drop bracket

I did have the zone 3.5 combo kit. 2in spacers with 1.5 body lift. Rode like garbage klanged and banged around over every bump. Now it rides soooo much better. I’m really impressed with everything. Anyone thinking of going this route I highly suggest it over the spacers night and day difference!
 

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Finally getting around to getting some parts installed from nick@gotexhaust.

Eibach pro lift kit (set at 2.75)
Hellwig rear sway bar
Core4x4 panhard bar
Core4x4 rear end links
Suspension maxx sway bar end links
Carli rear drop bracket

I did have the zone 3.5 combo kit. 2in spacers with 1.5 body lift. Rode like garbage klanged and banged around over every bump. Now it rides soooo much better. I’m really impressed with everything. Anyone thinking of going this route I highly suggest it over the spacers night and day difference!


Looking great! Glad you got this all on and are happy with it. It is a great combo!! It was a pleasure working with you on this.
 
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Just ordered these 20x10 -18 pretty pumped I was getting bored with the Mavericks!
 

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Looks awesome! What is your front/rear fender measurments? I have Bilstein 5100's set at 2.8 up front and Tuftruck TTC-1223 HD rear coils and with 285/65-r20 tires my measurements are 40 1/4" up front and 42" in the rear. I'm trying to stay close to that but with the Eibach pro lift kit as my struts/shocks are getting worn and I'd like to soften the ride a bit as the Tuftruck rear coils are pretty stiff but work great when I pull my 28' travel trailer. I'm not sure if the Eibach rear coils will hold up to the task without airbags hauling my travel trailer. On the front Eibach coilovers I'm not sure if I should set the ring at the 2.75 or 3.5 setting to stay close to 40" up front.
 

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Finally getting around to getting some parts installed from nick@gotexhaust.

Eibach pro lift kit (set at 2.75)
Hellwig rear sway bar
Core4x4 panhard bar
Core4x4 rear end links
Suspension maxx sway bar end links
Carli rear drop bracket

I did have the zone 3.5 combo kit. 2in spacers with 1.5 body lift. Rode like garbage klanged and banged around over every bump. Now it rides soooo much better. I’m really impressed with everything. Anyone thinking of going this route I highly suggest it over the spacers night and day difference!
Looks well tidy!:cool:
Which end link length did you order? Was it the +1 inch? as the eibachs are supposed to raise the rear 1 inch over stock.
Also with the panhard bars whats the point of the version with the bend? Yours is the regular straight version right? this is pretty much the setup i'm aiming for
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Looks well tidy!:cool:
Which end link length did you order? Was it the +1 inch? as the eibachs are supposed to raise the rear 1 inch over stock.
Also with the panhard bars whats the point of the version with the bend? Yours is the regular straight version right? this is pretty much the setup i'm aiming for
thanks
Bend one’s are for the lowered guys and the gladiator ones that work on the 4th gens
 

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Do all gladiator track bars i.e. other brands like rock jock, ,metalcloak, clayton etc fit the ram?
 

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Do all gladiator track bars i.e. other brands like rock jock, ,metalcloak, clayton etc fit the ram?
I have Clayton upper and lower control arms and track bar on my truck. Any gladiator rear arms and track bar will fit. Only thing to watch for is the track bar. You want a straight track bar otherwise it’ll hit the spare tire because the setup sits slightly different on the gladiators.
 
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Forgot to post these. 20x10 hostile sprockets.
 

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Looks good. just to clarify 2.75 is the 2nd notch from bottom on the eibachs?
 

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Looks good. just to clarify 2.75 is the 2nd notch from bottom on the eibachs?
If using eibach shocks with eibach springs on a 5.7 Hemi, 2.75 is lowest notch and 3.5 is up one from the bottom
 

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That all depends on the truck. My truck was 2” at the 2.75 setting
Do you think it's due to your bumper. I have the go rhino bumper and a leer cap, so she is sitting low. Are you on the 3.5 now? How is the ride..? Was also considering Bilstein 6112 / 5160 with the 1 inch rear lift spring.
 

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Do you think it's due to your bumper. I have the go rhino bumper and a leer cap, so she is sitting low. Are you on the 3.5 now? How is the ride..? Was also considering Bilstein 6112 / 5160 with the 1 inch rear lift spring

I am on the 3.5” setting. I only lost around 1/4” with my bumper. It only weighs around 70lbs according to the shipping label that was on the box when I received it. Honestly the ride is firmer than stock was. It feels more controlled than stock because of the firmness. There is less bounce and less spongey feeling when going through turns or over bumps. It is also better going down gravel roads as well. Off-road isn’t all that different since most of it is at slow speeds anyways. I had used the bilstein struts with stock springs and switching to the eibach springs gave the ride a more plush feel where I felt like it absorbed a bit more of the bumps instead of just driving over them. I am looking at going to something higher quality soon as my bilsteins have been on the truck for 35,000 miles and I’m just itching for something different for more off-road. bilstein and eibach are a great on road with minor off-roading option.
 

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@30stones That truck is looking great! I love the new wheel setup you've got going on.
 

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I am on the 3.5” setting. I only lost around 1/4” with my bumper. It only weighs around 70lbs according to the shipping label that was on the box when I received it. Honestly the ride is firmer than stock was. It feels more controlled than stock because of the firmness. There is less bounce and less spongey feeling when going through turns or over bumps. It is also better going down gravel roads as well. Off-road isn’t all that different since most of it is at slow speeds anyways. I had used the bilstein struts with stock springs and switching to the eibach springs gave the ride a more plush feel where I felt like it absorbed a bit more of the bumps instead of just driving over them. I am looking at going to something higher quality soon as my bilsteins have been on the truck for 35,000 miles and I’m just itching for something different for more off-road. bilstein and eibach are a great on road with minor off-roading option.
I am not sure how much I am down but my buddies stock ram looks to be about an inch higher. I'll have to measure. The bumper was showing 175 pounds shipping and I figured if I add a winch that will be like another 60 pounds? Leaning towards the eibach since they have the higher setting. I feel like the Bilstein may squat too much... Thanks
 

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I am not sure how much I am down but my buddies stock ram looks to be about an inch higher. I'll have to measure. The bumper was showing 175 pounds shipping and I figured if I add a winch that will be like another 60 pounds? Leaning towards the eibach since they have the higher setting. I feel like the Bilstein may squat too much... Thanks
I have eibach springs on bilstein struts instead of using eibach struts but yes. And you probably lost around 1/2-3/4” from the bumper. Some trucks are different height stock anyways.
 
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