Eibach 1 Inch Rear Lift Blocks Installed

[I_smell_like_diesel]

Installed a set of Eibach lift blocks over my lunch break at work. I previously installed a 2" leveling kit and was not too happy with the "leveled" look afterwards. Wanted to install these to add back a slight amount of rake. Pretty happy with how it turned out and adding some rake back into the mix makes it drive/ride way better.

Before (with stock tires);

After (with 275/65R18 tires);

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[Anthony]

Much better! That's the biggest reason I haven't gone with a level lift yet, I want to retain some rake.

 

[I_smell_like_diesel]

Much better! That's the biggest reason I haven't gone with a level lift yet, I want to retain some rake.

Yup, I bought a 2" kit to try and retain some. But that wasn't the case. 1" in the rear was a great improvement.

 

[HoosierT]

Can we buy the blocks separately? I would love to add some rake back after lifting the front.

Edit: Bam, I hadn't seen these! I'm ordering them right now. Thanks for posting!

https://eibach.com/us/i-10904-pro-truck-rear-lift-block.html

 

[HoosierT]

Well this peaked my interest so I decided to also see if anyone had an add-a-leaf and it looks like they do. Found one vendor. Called them and we can specify 1-1.5" lift instead of 1.5-2" in the order comments. I'm gonna go this route for the extra load capacity for overlanding. Just in case anyone is interested.

https://autospringkits.com/product/2019-ford-ranger-rear-add-a-leaf-kit/

 

[I_smell_like_diesel]

Well this peaked my interest so I decided to also see if anyone had an add-a-leaf and it looks like they do. Found one vendor. Called them and we can specify 1-1.5" lift instead of 1.5-2" in the order comments. I'm gonna go this route for the extra load capacity for overlanding. Just in case anyone is interested.

https://autospringkits.com/product/2019-ford-ranger-rear-add-a-leaf-kit/

Nice! That's a good deal for a quality looking add a leaf kit. Plus, shouldn't be too hard to go that route either, since you're not having to worry about keeping a leaf pack compressed while removing the center pin/bolt. Would be a great "kill tow birds, with one stone" upgrade if you're going to be hauling often.

 

[HoosierT]

Nice! That's a good deal for a quality looking add a leaf kit. Plus, shouldn't be too hard to go that route either, since you're not having to worry about keeping a leaf pack compressed while removing the center pin/bolt. Would be a great "kill tow birds, with one stone" upgrade if you're going to be hauling often.

Yes sir. And for the record, I have no issue with blocks and I think these Eibach ones are a great solution at a great price for anyone looking. I just like the idea of a little less rear squatting once I have a RTT, mountain bike, kayak, fuel, fridge, etc. loaded on the back of my truck using the AAL.

 

[First Ford]

Well this peaked my interest so I decided to also see if anyone had an add-a-leaf and it looks like they do. Found one vendor. Called them and we can specify 1-1.5" lift instead of 1.5-2" in the order comments. I'm gonna go this route for the extra load capacity for overlanding. Just in case anyone is interested.

https://autospringkits.com/product/2019-ford-ranger-rear-add-a-leaf-kit/

I wonder about the extra load capacity, won't you over run the tire rating? I was under the impression that the true weight restriction came from the tires load rating with the rate of the vehicle. Unless I missed understood.

 

[HoosierT]

I wonder about the extra load capacity, won't you over run the tire rating? I was under the impression that the true weight restriction came from the tires load rating with the rate of the vehicle. Unless I missed understood.

Yea you're absolutely right. But I won't be exceeding the actual load rating. In fact, I'll be well under that. I'm not going with the AAL to actually increase my load capacity, but rather to decrease rear sag within a given load range. I'm probably looking at 500-600lbs of payload in the rear fully loaded for a trip so this will just ensure that I maintain a nice stance with no sag in the rear.
Aluminum bed rack - 38 lbs
Kayak - 68 lbs
ARB 63 qt - 90 lbs loaded with food
iKamper X-cover RTT - 120 lbs
Hi Lift - 30lbs
5 gallons fuel - 30 lbs
Extra camp/misc stuff shouldn't exceed 200 lbs.

 

[First Ford]

Yea you're absolutely right. But I won't be exceeding the actual load rating. In fact, I'll be well under that. I'm not going with the AAL to actually increase my load capacity, but rather to decrease rear sag within a given load range. I'm probably looking at 500-600lbs of payload in the rear fully loaded for a trip so this will just ensure that I maintain a nice stance with no sag in the rear.
Aluminum bed rack - 38 lbs
Kayak - 68 lbs
ARB 63 qt - 90 lbs loaded with food
iKamper X-cover RTT - 120 lbs
Hi Lift - 30lbs
5 gallons fuel - 30 lbs
Extra camp/misc stuff shouldn't exceed 200 lbs.

Thanks! I just saw them advertising adding 750 lbs payload capacity and I wanted to make sure that I didn't miss anything. It seemed misleading. I totally get not wanting the sag. Totally worth it from that aspect.

 

[HoosierT]

Got the add a leaf today. Hoping to install tomorrow!

 

[Hack_Actual]

Which springs did you get? I mean the smaller lift ones or the larger?

 

[HoosierT]

Which springs did you get? I mean the smaller lift ones or the larger?

Smaller, aka 1-1.5” lift.

 

[Hack_Actual]

Smaller, aka 1-1.5” lift.

I'm very interested in your feedback post-install.

 

[HoosierT]

I'm very interested in your feedback post-install.

Got them put on this morning. The instructions suck but I love the result. Definitely a little stiffer in the rear.

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