To install the Coilovers and UCA’s was about $630 plus $175 for alignment.I have a question.. I just ordered the Eibach stage 2 with 550 springs pre-installed, Zone UCA.. I was wondering what I can expect a shop to quote me on labor? How many hours should it take a decent 4X4 shop to complete? Unfortunately I had lower back surgery and can’t complete the install myself.. I usually do all my own installs, I just would like an idea of what a shop should charge me..Thanks
Thanks my friend
What’s the purpose of running the new control arm? I’m actually considering these over my fox 3.0 shocks vs perch collar.Great write up! We combine the Pro-Truck Stage 2 Kit with our Billet UCA's also and have sold quite a few and the customer response has been excellent! We are even running these on our shop bronco and have been testing for a while now, we definitely like the kit and its very affordable.
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-Dustin
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The UCA’s are not only stronger than the stock configuration but offer more angle for articulating due to the FK uniball vs stock ball joint. Especially when adding 2.5 shocks and 37’s. We’re roughly 5-6” taller with this setup than factory SAS. Rides the same as factory.
how do the eibachs compare to the fox's on the 3.0
The Eibachs are great all around shocks for the price but they don’t have the capabilities of the FOX 2.5 or 3. The FOX 3.0 are live valve which is on another level. Basically, if you want adjustability for hard off-roading or racing you are better suited for the FOX. If you are an everyday driver with weekend trips and overloading then tje Eibach is great!
He's talking about the fox shocks that come with the HOSS 3.0/wildtrak setup. Not the aftermarket fox 3.0" diameter shocks.
I have the Eibach Coilovers and they’ve been great this summer. No issues. I think most of us are weekend wheelers that go less than 10 times a year so don’t need the high end Fox/King products for hard off road racing.
yes I"m talking about factory fox with the hoss 3.0
https://bachbuiltoffroad.com/collections/lift-kits https://bachbuiltoffroad.com/collections/link-kit
Looking forward to your advice.
Just finished reading 14 pages of discussion, phew, thanks to @Bigguyry2000 for starting this useful thread... but I am still a bit fuzzy whether the stage 2's are suited for my needs.
My setup and use: I have a BD 2.7 non SAS, with BL takeoff rims and 33" KO2s. The main offroad use is to take me places for my photography hobby, on average once a month. The most "challenging" of my offroading is rocky roads in the Sierras or SoCal (for example the road to Valley of the Moon near Jacumba). No plans on going to 35s nor doing anything more than a 5 trail. No plans for winches, heavy skid plates (already have ASFIR aluminum down there), steel bumpers, tire carriers, etc.
My need: Been surprised how easily the belly rubs with the current setup so looking for a modest 1.5-2" lift for the sprung components. No plans for other changes (UCAs, etc) that are not required.
My process: Was initially thinking of doing it via SAS takeoffs, but have been reading here about a "braking nosedive" and stiffer on-road ride due to digressive valving. So I started looking into the Eibachs, but it appears that in order to get such small lift out of them the adjustment will need to be backed out all the way, which reduces the preload on the springs, which exacerbates the nose dive.
My questions:
If you are still reading, thank you
- Am I correct in thinking that stage 2 is not well matched to my needs and stage 1 may be better?
- Other than range of lift, what is the difference between stage 1 and stage 2
- Is the nose dive with the SAS Bilsteins really as bad as people make it out to be? I have read complaints about nose dive with the Hitachis and have never noticed anyting that bothers me.
- Are there better options for my needs I should consider in the under $2k category
