Front leveling kit, best bang for buck?

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Those are the tires I want I think with a 1 or 1.5 inch spacer to push out the factory wheels they will GREAT, where did you get them and what did they run ya piece?
Total was $1083.26 at Big O tires in Middletown Ky. That includes 121.00 for road hazard coverage and tax. I think the quoted price each was about $201.00 Which was consistent with Tire racks online price at the time. While I do like them, I will caution that they are a touch slippery on wet pavement. Sport mode and a heavy right foot might be a contributing factor. :confused:
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Ok so they are right in line with I figured about $175 to $200 a tire.

Also have we heard anything regarding how or where to get the adjustment tool and what it runs?
 
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To everyone following, kit goes in Tuesday.... or thats supposedly the plan.

Pics will follow!!
 

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I’m curious of the front spring rates between the factory 2wd springs and the Eibach springs. I suspect the Eibach’s are firmer but some seat of the pants data would work.
 
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I’m curious of the front spring rates between the factory 2wd springs and the Eibach springs. I suspect the Eibach’s are firmer but some seat of the pants data would work.
If the 2wd fronts are anything like my 4x4 fronts where the Eibach spring or even some bilstein shocks would make a huge difference imho.
 


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Alright everyone here is the pics of the Fox FPP kit installed on factory tires!

First is Before the 2nd 2 is after.


Next is Raptor Grill and then hopefully my running board/sliders and FX4 skids will be here off backorder!!

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Alright everyone here is the pics of the Fox FPP kit installed on factory tires!

First is Before the 2nd 2 is after.


Next is Raptor Grill and then hopefully my running board/sliders and FX4 skids will be here off backorder!!

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Still the stock tires? That looks pretty good.

maybe I should read the words instead of looking at the pretty pictures
 
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Still the stock tires? That looks pretty good.

maybe I should read the words instead of looking at the pretty pictures

No worries looks better the I thought on the stock wheel/tire combo.... I definately will be adding 1 to 1.5in wheel spacers though and eventually either 265/70/17 or 275/70/17 ( in that range about 32in diameter ) in either the BFG AT KO2 or something similar. But my F.O. isn't too happy how far down the rabbit hole I've gone so maybe tires can wait til he plays with it and takes it fishing a few times, then I'll pitch the tires.

Here is some before and after pics. ( 3 tops are before )

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Are the eibach pro-truck sport shock the same as the bilstein 5100 adjustable shocks?
 

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Are the eibach pro-truck sport shock the same as the bilstein 5100 adjustable shocks?
They might be similar but they are totally different. Bilstein is a German manufacturer that makes real good shots. Eibach I'm not too sure on where they're made but they're a totally different construction compared to a Bilstein.
 

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They might be similar but they are totally different. Bilstein is a German manufacturer that makes real good shots. Eibach I'm not too sure on where they're made but they're a totally different construction compared to a Bilstein.
I’m debating if should go for these or just get a quality leveling kit for my 2WD. But than again eibach is known for their aftermarket suspension.
 

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I’m debating if should go for these or just get a quality leveling kit for my 2WD. But than again eibach is known for their aftermarket suspension.
Because you're just a two-wheel drive I would go for the Eibachs. They are a good suspension they're just not as nice for off-road compared to fox or old man emu.
 

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Because you're just a two-wheel drive I would go for the Eibachs. They are a good suspension they're just not as nice for off-road compared to fox or old man emu.
Thanks, I’ll definitely order a set some in 2 weeks.
 
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So just an update:

Last Tuesday I had my Fox kit installed at 600 miles. Well then I left the next day on a 2000 mile trip covering 6 states technically although I really drove across 2.

Anyway I put 200-300 miles almost offroad driving alone on my truck. Black Hills S.D. lots of Forest Service minimal to 0 maintained roads and trails mostly meant for UTVs.

The most prevalent trucks there are Toy Tacos and 4Runners..... anyway my truck performed awesome!!!! I averaged 21mph at over 80mph on the highway, had amazing passing power uphill even at 90mph and I was extremely pleased with the ride quality improvement and control even on extremely rugged, rocky, and hole filled forest service trails.

I had no issues taking and doing wonderfully on any trail I came across even those recommended exclusively for UTV and ATV use.... didn't even have to switch to 4x4 not once. I had a few Taco guys even ask what kinda truck I had and where shocked it was a Ford and even moreso a new Ranger.

I give the suspension a solid 9 out of 10 for the time being. The only reason its not a 10, well first I believe there is always room for improvement and second the shocks aren't user adjustable for firmness nor do they provide a coil over wrench with the kit!!!!


Only major complaint driving home from work today at only 2632 miles I had a check engine light come on. Ford Pass app didn't even sync with it for over an hour, provides me no useful data and apparently I cannot set a service appointment via the app but have to call the dealer in the morning. So lets just say I'm pretty unhappy that I'm apparently throwing codes and lights in town on a truck with under 3k miles but both my durango and silverado have 200k plus and neither had thrown a Check engine in over 5 years.
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