Another Eibach Pro Truck 2.0 installed

[Ctimrun]

Did the Install myself in my driveway, came apart and went back together pretty easy using the drop the bottom of the control arm at the frame method instead of taking the knuckle apart. Some bloody knuckles and sore knees but well worth it making sure everything was put together and torqued properly. I did buy a huge torque wrench to get the 350 ft lbs on the lower rear coilovers, was actually surprised how easy I got the click with the large wrench.

I turned the rear coilovers all the way down so there is no threads showing under the collar. The front I turned down so there is 3/4” of threads under the collar. I’ve got the 2.3 engine, the stance turned out very level, will be interesting to see how much it settles and where once I have more miles on it.

The ride is super smooth, I would actually compare it to the ride of my neighbors F150 Raptor. It definitely took the harsh out of the stock non SAS suspension. Small bump compliance is very good. I feel like it quieted down some of the interior noises as a result of smoothing out the jarring stock suspension. Has a little more body roll but not bad. I haven’t noticed any acceleration squat or brake dive yet.

Pics of the 35’s on stock suspension and with the new suspension, and one of my garage helper…..

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[Eric and Trail Dog PNW]

Nice. I did the same set with the HD springs a month ago. I also dialed them way down. I am a non SAS Badlands so my factory 33’s look really small. Have 35-skinnies 35x11.50/17 on order.

Ride quality is a big improvement over the HOSS 2.0. Much smoother and soaks up the small imperfections and greatly softens the bigger hits. These shocks plus airing down slightly is like a trail Cadillac.

 

[gbub]

I need to install mine. I've had them a long time but keep finding other things to do. I am within a month of doing it now. I have every thing I need for the project except pulling the trigger and time. I have a lift to make it easier but am still leery about the front ones. I may try your approach with dropping the control arm at the frame. I have spring compressors to help. I just need to make sure the drive axle doesn't slip out. Any tips on that?

 

[Ctimrun]

I followed this video by Stage 3 Motorsports for the most part. I did not remove the skid plates. I would just recommend having multiple floor jacks ready to help you put the arm back into the frame mounts. Did not even come close to needing a spring compressor and there was no issue with the axle slipping out. I also used this method on my F150 a couple years ago and it was pretty much the same process, no issues at all.

 

[RC Bronco]

My Eibach’s have treated me well over the last 2 years. Only downside to them is they fade super fast with heavy offroad miles

I also felt like it made the Bronco feel like a Cadillac. I’ve really enjoyed them

 

[Fordified1]

I have the same, and same springs, 2.3 4dr. Also about the same adjuster settings. 2 1/2 years so far. They won’t settle much, or mine didn’t anyway. I LOVE the ride on-road and off. I don’t do high-speed offroading, they are great slow trails and rock crawling. I also installed the RockJok panhard bar bracket. Mine was also non-Sasquatch so immediately put 35’s and just a couple weeks ago went to 37’s. I wish I had gone straight to 37’s honestly.

 

[Eric and Trail Dog PNW]

Agreed. I also installed the Rocjoc drop bracket and used the OEM track bar. Aligned perfectly. No plans for higher speed runs also so these are great for my use case.

Considering adding the diff drop. I don’t think the angles are too extreme but may just prolong the life of the CV’s.

 

[Trza]

Did the Install myself in my driveway, came apart and went back together pretty easy using the drop the bottom of the control arm at the frame method instead of taking the knuckle apart. Some bloody knuckles and sore knees but well worth it making sure everything was put together and torqued properly. I did buy a huge torque wrench to get the 350 ft lbs on the lower rear coilovers, was actually surprised how easy I got the click with the large wrench.

I turned the rear coilovers all the way down so there is no threads showing under the collar. The front I turned down so there is 3/4” of threads under the collar. I’ve got the 2.3 engine, the stance turned out very level, will be interesting to see how much it settles and where once I have more miles on it.

The ride is super smooth, I would actually compare it to the ride of my neighbors F150 Raptor. It definitely took the harsh out of the stock non SAS suspension. Small bump compliance is very good. I feel like it quieted down some of the interior noises as a result of smoothing out the jarring stock suspension. Has a little more body roll but not bad. I haven’t noticed any acceleration squat or brake dive yet.

Pics of the 35’s on stock suspension and with the new suspension, and one of my garage helper…..

Looks great! Do you happen to know what your tire to fender flare gap is? I just installed some Procomp coilovers and am curious of the difference. I still have room to raise it, but I find if I go up any higher it preloads too much and the smoothness is diminished.

I think I'm around a 2.5 inch lift and have 8 inches of gap with the stock 35 inch tires.

 

[Nibroc99]

I followed this video by Stage 3 Motorsports for the most part. I did not remove the skid plates. I would just recommend having multiple floor jacks ready to help you put the arm back into the frame mounts. Did not even come close to needing a spring compressor and there was no issue with the axle slipping out. I also used this method on my F150 a couple years ago and it was pretty much the same process, no issues at all.

Wow, that seems wicked easy. Did you need to loosen the axle nut at all after installing or did you just leave it as it was? And did you need an alignment after?

 

[Trza]

Wow, that seems wicked easy. Did you need to loosen the axle nut at all after installing or did you just leave it as it was? And did you need an alignment after?

I've replaced my suspension twice so far and both times used this method.

You don't have to remove the axle nut at all. I just used a second jack and supported the front assembly to not let it droop fully on its own. It's also a smart idea to mark your alignment bolts prior to removing them. Both times I did this and the alignment wasn't that far off.

It really is the easiest way to remove the shocks. It's even easier once you remove the factory stamped bolts that hold the lower shock. Obviously, it won't be an issue once you move to coilovers, but for anyone removing the shocks just to do a spacer lift, I would highly recommend the painful task of removing the factory stamped bolts and using a nut and bolt instead.

And if you have a regular lower sway bar, you get to skip the step of removing the electronic swaybar like I had to.

If you need any help with the swap, send a message!

 

[Ctimrun]

Looks great! Do you happen to know what your tire to fender flare gap is? I just installed some Procomp coilovers and am curious of the difference. I still have room to raise it, but I find if I go up any higher it preloads too much and the smoothness is diminished.

I think I'm around a 2.5 inch lift and have 8 inches of gap with the stock 35 inch tires.

Thanks! The tire to fender gap is right at 7” all four corners. I was surprised that it was right at 7 and the same on all four corners after lowering the rear all the way and adjusting the fronts where I did. I’m really happy with the stance and the ride.

 

[Ctimrun]

Wow, that seems wicked easy. Did you need to loosen the axle nut at all after installing or did you just leave it as it was? And did you need an alignment after?

I did not loosen the axle nut at all, just used a jack help support the arm so it didn’t pull the axle out at all. I had used a sharpie to mark the alignment cams and I just put them back where they originally were and it wasn’t too far out of alignment, although it did require putting it on an alignment rack to dial it in. Caster post lift is at 3.3 with the stock upper arms and it drives great.

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