Eibach Pro Truck Sport rear shocks vs stock rear shocks?

[joeb427]

I'm thinking of going with the Eibach's for the rear. Those who have rear Eibach's are the bump hits much stiffer than stock?
I'd like better rebound but not at the cost of harder hitting of bumps and such.

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[FULLSCALE]

I'm thinking of going with the Eibach's for the rear. Those who have rear Eibach's are the bump hits much stiffer than stock?
I'd like better rebound but not at the cost of harder hitting of bumps and such.

I ordered some today but it may be a month before I have them here and installed!

 

[joeb427]

I'll take a shot and just ordered the rears.

 

[djrobb]

I have the rears and hope to install them on Monday or Tuesday. I’ll post driving impressions right away. 4x4 non-fx4.

 

[Str8sh0otr]

Just ordered front and rear myself to take advantage of the black friday pricing. Been lurking around for a while to figure out best options. Anyone know how long until they arrive?

 

[Jerry Caldwell]

Just ordered front and rear myself to take advantage of the black friday pricing. Been lurking around for a while to figure out best options. Anyone know how long until they arrive?

I would be interested in hearing how the rebound is while towing your boat. I have an FX4 that needs some better rebound control when towing.

 

[Str8sh0otr]

I would be interested in hearing how the rebound is while towing your boat. I have an FX4 that needs some better rebound control when towing.

Would be happy to help but she's winterized and in storage. By the time I can report back it will be May

 

[djrobb]

Just ordered front and rear myself to take advantage of the black friday pricing. Been lurking around for a while to figure out best options. Anyone know how long until they arrive?

I ordered from Stage3 and it took 3 days from Cali to Virginia. Very quick shipping. My boat also winterized until April 1.

Would be happy to help but she's winterized and in storage. By the time I can report back it will be May

 

[djrobb]

I installed the rears today and drove around for an hour or so. A couple of notes. First of all the shipping and customer service from Stage 3 was great. I’d definitely buy from them again. They were drop shipped from Eibach in California and arrived at my house in Virginia within a few days. The install isn’t complicated but was physical. The shocks are simply held on by a bolt at the top and bottom. #15 socket and the stock shock came right off. I tried to install the new ones without jacking up a tire. Maybe someone stronger would have more success! After jacking up the tire it was doable but still tough. Had to use a lot of strength to compress the shock and line up the bolt. Used a little pry bar to help. Anyway, I’m not sure I’d do that myself again. From a driving perspective I do think the truck feels more planted and settles down more quickly after hitting bumps. It’s a moderate improvement for a cheap price. It’s peaked my interest in doing the front too so please post on your driving impressions!

 

[FULLSCALE]

I installed the rears today and drove around for an hour or so. A couple of notes. First of all the shipping and customer service from Stage 3 was great. I’d definitely buy from them again. They were drop shipped from Eibach in California and arrived at my house in Virginia within a few days. The install isn’t complicated but was physical. The shocks are simply held on by a bolt at the top and bottom. #15 socket and the stock shock came right off. I tried to install the new ones without jacking up a tire. Maybe someone stronger would have more success! After jacking up the tire it was doable but still tough. Had to use a lot of strength to compress the shock and line up the bolt. Used a little pry bar to help. Anyway, I’m not sure I’d do that myself again. From a driving perspective I do think the truck feels more planted and settles down more quickly after hitting bumps. It’s a moderate improvement for a cheap price. It’s peaked my interest in doing the front too so please post on your driving impressions!

Thanks for the input, I haven’t heard anything but good reviews on these and can’t wait until mine come in!

 

[joeb427]

I installed the rears today and drove around for an hour or so. A couple of notes. First of all the shipping and customer service from Stage 3 was great. I’d definitely buy from them again. They were drop shipped from Eibach in California and arrived at my house in Virginia within a few days. The install isn’t complicated but was physical. The shocks are simply held on by a bolt at the top and bottom. #15 socket and the stock shock came right off. I tried to install the new ones without jacking up a tire. Maybe someone stronger would have more success! After jacking up the tire it was doable but still tough. Had to use a lot of strength to compress the shock and line up the bolt. Used a little pry bar to help. Anyway, I’m not sure I’d do that myself again. From a driving perspective I do think the truck feels more planted and settles down more quickly after hitting bumps. It’s a moderate improvement for a cheap price. It’s peaked my interest in doing the front too so please post on your driving impressions!

Did you have the problem with the Eibach bushings fitting properly?

 

[SubVet]

Thanks for the input, I haven’t heard anything but good reviews on these and can’t wait until mine come in!

You're going to love them. Ride is much improved. Between new Michelins and a 2.25 adjusted Eibach shocks, the ride and damping is golden

 

[SubVet]

Did you have the problem with the Eibach bushings fitting properly?

The kit didn't come with bushings. So he used the bushings that were already there. Stock shock has a smaller hole than the Eibachs. I did notice a lot of bolts and nuts with the Eibach kit.

Hold off until I can get up there, Or you down here. You should drive my truck with the shocks before you make any decisions. Your opinion would be more objective because I spent money so I'll be looking for a better ride. At least it feels that way to me I'd like for you to drive and see what you think before you spend money. You can actually feel the damping of the rear shock when you go over speed bumps or railroad tracks or something like that. So far it's the best money I've spent on this truck.

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