Eibach shocks

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HarryD said:
On the front, zero” (OEM height), 0.75”, 1.50” and 2.25” by moving the circlip.
On the rear, the shocks do not add lift, but will accommodate up to 1.00” lift blocks.
And 3”.


This is absolutely correct! I was thinking about the 3" being with Eibach Springs.
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I'm planning to install the rears this weekend. Peeled the factory sticker off 'cause that aluminum body is good looking and I'm putting it monotube on top (upside down - so sticker would look dumb). Even applied some alloy rim polish/protector. The boot came with a nylon tie-wrap affair and I'm not keen on it. Thinking a simple compression clamp instead unless anyone can suggest something sexier?

Edit to clarify: I installed the shocks with the monotube down. I emailed Eibach last week and called them Friday and didn't get an answer, and the only definitive answer I found from them was to mount the shocks in the same orientation as stock for a different (mustang) application. Never found a satisfying alternative to the tie wraps. Looking forward to driving this week, seeing how those on-ramp merges go.
 
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I did the same eibachs but only raised the front .75” because I like rake and I tow so I don’t want my headlights pointed at the stars when towing at night.

Installed the rears tonight as I had to wait for the 2nd due to an error in shipping by Eibach. I also mounted the rears with the body down/shaft up in the same manner the oem socks were. Not sure if it matters.

What’s important is that ride improvement for the money spent is great! Hit a bump or undulation and the suspension flattens after the one bounce exactly how suspension should. I should be towing at (maybe above) the max towing limit in a couple weeks and I’m looking forward to the new feel.

P.S. Stage3 customer service has been rock solid for me both here on the forum and via email.
What did you use for the 3/4" lift?
 


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The Eibach shock.

It has ring slots on the body to determine the spring perch height.
Thanks...I figured that out after a bit of research... I plan to do the work myself...did you run into any issues...the videos make it seem pretty straight forward.
 

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Thanks...I figured that out after a bit of research... I plan to do the work myself...did you run into any issues...the videos make it seem pretty straight forward.
Be careful not to separate your CV joint.

Also - don't neglect to reset your headlight alignment. It's easy with a few pieces of tape on your garage door and the adjusters can be turned by hand (well, mind could). Oncoming traffic will thank you.
 

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Be careful not to separate your CV joint.

Also - don't neglect to reset your headlight alignment. It's easy with a few pieces of tape on your garage door and the adjusters can be turned by hand (well, mind could). Oncoming traffic will thank you.
Thanks again.

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BTW the body of the Eibach front struts are 12 1/2 inches long for reference.
 

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So this might have been answered I skimmed everything but didn't see it. Can you move the snap ring once these are installed? I want to do this but I am not in the market for new tires just yet. So was thinking to do a slight rise up front but not the full amount until I am ready for a larger tire. Thanks.
 
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I would guess you would have to remove the strut to change the height. I doubt there's room to compress the spring to move the clip up in the wheel well. I don't plan on replacing the tires for a while but I want to install the eibach struts with a 2-2.5" lift....it looks ok with the stock tires. I'm only going up to 265/70/17's so it's not a huge increase anyway.
 

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That is correct. To move the snap ring the whole strut needs to be removed from the vehicle and disassembled.
 

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So I was driving my ATV over some country roads with pot holes. The ATV went over the potholes with the suspension absorbing all of the shock. It occurred to me that it handled them better than my Ranger would.

Eventually I would like to get the rear Eibach shock “Eibach PRO-TRUCK SPORT SHOCK: E60-35-048-01-01.”. The ATV experience made me think that if the front shocks were as good as the Eibach rear shocks, that would be best.

If I was to get the aforementioned rear shocks, what Eibach front shocks would match them? If I wanted a 1 to 2” “level”, would these same shocks work, or would I have to get a different animal.

The goal is to have rear and front shocks that are as good as the rear Eibach PRO-TRUCK SPORT SHOCK: E60-35-048-01-01 . Any level is a bonus and I would not be looking for a full level.

I did pose this question to Eibach, but did not hear from them. Do you have any suggestions? Keep in mind I am almost totally ignorant of this topic.
 

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