Eibach Pro Truck 2.0 Coilovers - My Experience / Review

[Hummell]

I attempted to install the RCI lower shock skids at the same time as my Pro Truck coilovers and I can say that they did NOT fit. the Skid contacted the bottom of the shock and wouldn't position properly to match the alignment that RCI shows in their instructions.

Ah man, are you sure? I asked RCI if they would fit with the Eibach's and they confirmed that they would so I ordered a set. Did you reach out to them at all?

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[Ft. Worth Rob]

Ah man, are you sure? I asked RCI if they would fit with the Eibach's and they confirmed that they would so I ordered a set. Did you reach out to them at all?

Interesting. I have both and they fit.

 

[Hummell]

Interesting. I have both and they fit.

Man, that's good to hear. Thank you.

 

[Pseud0]

Ah man, are you sure? I asked RCI if they would fit with the Eibach's and they confirmed that they would so I ordered a set. Did you reach out to them at all?

Yes, I'm sure. I didn't reach out because they are metal and don't bend and the installation instructions are very clear. When I attempted to install them according to the instructions the brace and the bottom of the shock touched before the shields were able to sit in their installed position.

 

[Hummell]

Yes, I'm sure. I didn't reach out because they are metal and don't bend and the installation instructions are very clear. When I attempted to install them according to the instructions the brace and the bottom of the shock touched before the shields were able to sit in their installed position.

I just put them on this morning. They fit fine.

 

[Pseud0]

I just put them on this morning. They fit fine.

Glad to hear it. There must be some variables in the truck or the brace. It's a shame we had inconsistent experiences.

 

[‘21OBX]

I’d advise against the Eibach’s. I was a supporter but less than 20k miles and under 2 years mine are junk. All are seeping oil one blew its oil all over the frame front control arms. Eibachs response no warranty you used it off road.

 

[dejones64]

I’d advise against the Eibach’s. I was a supporter but less than 20k miles and under 2 years mine are junk. All are seeping oil one blew its oil all over the frame front control arms. Eibachs response no warranty you used it off road.

I was considering these. Don't they claim they are for off-roading? How "off-road" did you go?

 

[gbub]

They are for off-roading but are not warrantied for racing or racing like activity. So, I guess if you blast across the dessert at high speeds they are not covered under warranty. They will also not honor the warranty if you over load beyond Fords rated load capacity. Key takeaway on this is don't abuse them.

 

[jb_dot]

My rears blew as well, after 18 months of use. Granted I have gone on some adventures, and there has been a bunch of FSR travel at decent speed. They are being replaced under warranty, but I guess I see why there are expensive, fancy suspension upgrades out there. Now to find the budget...

 

[ThunderFlash]

Ah, bummer. Thanks for the confirmation.

For what it's worth, I had no such fit problems with the RCI shock/trailing arm mount skids and the Eibach Pro Truck 2.0s.

 

[ThunderFlash]

@B Miller, how are your Eibachs holding up? I did the HD spring on my PT 2.0s at all four corners after trying the standard spring in the rear, which was way too soft. I loved them, they were exactly what I wanted for the ride, if maybe a smidge under damped. My 2-door WT is close to max curb weight on the trails and I recently went to heavy tires (Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT, +19 pounds unsprung weight per corner over the SAS GYs). A 30 mile stint on rough, washboard forest service roads seems to have over heated the shocks and all four are leaking oil. I think the 2.0" shock body is just undersized for a heavier truck in harsh conditions like washboard. They seemed great for the first 10K miles. Hoping they produce the new 2.5" body shock for the Bronco.

 

[B Miller]

So far so good here. No leaking with about 8,000 miles or so. Haven't been out in the desert for several months, but enough to say they are holding up. Fingers crossed!

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