Bilstein vs Eibach vs FOX 2.0 Rear Shocks

[Frenchy]

Eibach 2.0 pro with Icon uca and it is a completely different truck. I was interested in Bilstien but could not find any available. Lots of great reviews on Eibach helped me decide.

The one thing about the Eibach coilovers that Fox or Bilstien do not offer is you can adjust them for height without removing them and they even supple the wrench.

Just be aware that when and if you adjust the height of the front you will need to get the truck aligned

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[Todd Chapin]

Depends on how much you adjust them. Also I have 2 1/2" lift and there is alot of thread lift for more lift for at least 4". I adjust mine 1/2" down after initial install and the alignment was still good when I had my Icon UCA installed.

 

[Frenchy]

Depends on how much you adjust them. Also I have 2 1/2" lift and there is alot of thread lift for more lift for at least 4". I adjust mine 1/2" down after initial install and the alignment was still good when I had my Icon UCA installed.

I disagree that the alignment was still good and didnt need additional adjustments when you lowered it by 1/2". The little bit will make enough difference on Caster Camber and Toe. Remember this is coming from experience from woring in the automotive industry. Withou a alignment machine it is not easy as all to see if the vehicle is in specification or not.

 

[JesseS]

I installed the Eibachs on all four corners, wanted to get rid of the 'Bouncy' feel but didn't want a real stiff or hard ride. Set the front coil overs for a 2" lift and am very happy with the look and ride. A side benefit is the 2" lift placed my tow adapters dead level with the RV hitch.

 

[Fritz]

Installed Eibachs today and they make a big difference. I only bought them because the Bilsteins were out of stock and the Eibachs were in stock and few bucks cheaper.

Ride is much better. Would like to compare to the Bilsteins, but I'm not disappointed.

Same.

 

[Rocketeer61]

Put Bilsteins on the rear of my 2020 STX yesterday. Seriously, it feels like a different truck. No more Ranger Roll!

 

[Todd Chapin]

I disagree that the alignment was still good and didnt need additional adjustments when you lowered it by 1/2". The little bit will make enough difference on Caster Camber and Toe. Remember this is coming from experience from woring in the automotive industry. Withou a alignment machine it is not easy as all to see if the vehicle is in specification or not.

Sure your just not jealous becauze you cant adjust your highly touted Old Man Emu struts like Eibach? ?
Just kidding...

 

[biggestjosh]

I went with Fox, both rear and front. The ride is incredibly improved upon over the stock FX4 suspension. That said, I do wonder sometimes if I should have gone with Eibach or Bilstein for a bit stiffer of a ride.

 

[Frenchy]

Sure your just not jealous becauze you cant adjust your highly touted Old Man Emu struts like Eibach? ?
Just kidding...

Trust me, if I still had the truck I would have been saving for the BP-51's. Much better adjustability compared to the Nitrocharger series(no adjustment at all).

 

[Todd Chapin]

Trust me, if I still had the truck I would have been saving for the BP-51's. Much better adjustability compared to the Nitrocharger series(no adjustment at all).

Sorry Frenchy did not know your truck got totalled.

 

[Frenchy]

Sorry Frenchy did not know your truck got totalled.

It's alright, it allows me to get dept paid off then go for the next body Ranger. Honestly lile the new body compared to the current, but then again I think that goes for everyone here

 

[Todd Chapin]

Back to OP, any of the three are a huge improvement on the stock struts and shocks. After 5k miles I really like my Eibach

 

[got3fords]

Agree that any of them would provide a much better ride. If you went with Eibach pro truck all around, you can decide if you want stock or up to 3" lift in the front without coil overs. I opted right in the middle at 1.5" and could not be happier. The ride so much better than stock. On my commute there is a small bridge over a creek with a little rise and when you hit it 45-50 you can get a good idea of your suspension bounce. Stock on the Ranger I would get 2-3 bounces. With the Eibachs I get one well-controlled bounce.
Also, I recently watched an episode of All Girl Garage where they updated an SUV with Eibachs. So there's that!

 

[armoredpig]

I went with the eibach pro truck kit at 3". I'd describe the ride as firm and planted without being jarring or stiff.

Stock suspension was grossly under damped, making it super springy.

I don't think I'd want my suspension to be any softer or stiffer, but I haven't tried the others to say for sure.

 

[Stewthebassman]

This Ranger bounce of which you speak... My horse trailer is 3500lbs and I hoped that this Ranger would be a dream come true. But seriously it is a bit scary to drive. I have everything sorted in regard to levelling and all that, so if I changed the rear strut, which part # would I get? Seems like an easy and inexpensive fix!!

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