Eibach coil spring level kit installed on Ranger Raptor - photos

[Deepsea619]

Spending that much for a truck, why go cheap now.

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[Catalyst]

Mostly cost.

I think it's availability more than cost. New platform for NA, and this is the first real purpose developed heavier spring option that isn't even on the market yet. I don't think many owners of any vehicles in the Raptor lineup are going to shy away from spring and UCA costs for the most part.

I also wait to see competitors in the space and comparisons - spring rates and how they pair with dampening is important to me.

 

[nikhsub1]

There is also more travel now because of the taller springs.

FYI: I'm a noob also.

Clearly... and there is no more travel.

 

[Rabbit9]

I’ve used Eibach suspension products on a couple of vehicles that I’ve owned. I’ve always been impressed with the quality. This being a viable option to level the truck, without damaging the FOX active suspension, makes it very interesting. I can’t wait to see them hit the market!

P.S. - Nice Ride! ??

 

[RB205]

Clearly... and there is no more travel.

Came to say this. The shocks dictate travel, not the springs. If you only change the springs, you didn't change the travel.

If the springs are stiffer or longer, then the truck may sit higher in the travel (less sag) but that doesn't increase total travel, it just decreases down travel to drop the tires into ruts and holes, and increases bump travel to absorb big compressions.

 

[Deepsea619]

I think it's availability more than cost. New platform for NA, and this is the first real purpose developed heavier spring option that isn't even on the market yet. I don't think many owners of any vehicles in the Raptor lineup are going to shy away from spring and UCA costs for the most part.

I also wait to see competitors in the space and comparisons - spring rates and how they pair with dampening is important to me.

So there springs are not available yet?

 

[Catalyst]

So there springs are not available yet?

I’m not involved in the testing, but from earlier in this thread…

Should not be much different from the F150 Raptor version I think. This is the final test of 2 sets from what I was told. Probably be available soon.

 

[Peter949]

+1
I am so interested in that part, any noises and how they act on small bumps.

No new noises. OEM would absorb bumps fluidly and this is more rigid. I will take it off road tomorrow. It will be my first time off roading and I don't have enough experience to probably convey it correctly or proficiently.

 

[Deepsea619]

I’m not involved in the testing, but from earlier in this thread…

I missed that. Cool.

+1
I am so interested in that part, any noises and how they act on small bumps.

what would cause the noises? A 1 inch lift in the front would that be enough for 35 without rubbing?

 

[RedNose1]

I missed that. Cool.

what would cause the noises? A 1 inch lift in the front would that be enough for 35 without rubbing?

The way the springs sit’s on my Gen 3, rear springs, had a weird sound on rebound I can’t recall on the spring was progressive or not.

I don’t think a 1 inch lift would be enough for clearing the 35’s without rubbing, I would be on 2 inch to stay safe.

 

[Peter949]

Well, off road trail was closed. due to work My luck, but enjoyed speeding thru the canyon. The RR suspension is so good.

 

[AlpineBike]

Thank you, this is the first time I have seen someone replace the spring. Everyone talks about putting a collar to level the front. Seems like this is the way to go. why don't more people go this route?

For the shocks to work 100% they need to be taken apart and the damper has to be mechanically re-arranged.
Anytime you change the static ride height of the truck that is the only way to maintain the factory performance.

This info is from Fox directly!

 

[SwIeTyY]

I recommend the Eibach set. The Raptor has become stiffer. In fast corners on asphalt, only the tire grip limits the car's capabilities

 

[Deepsea619]

I recommend the Eibach set. The Raptor has become stiffer. In fast corners on asphalt, only the tire grip limits the car's capabilities

So it being stiffer is that a bad thing?

 

[SwIeTyY]

Czy to, że jest sztywniejsze to zła rzecz?
[/CYTAT]

Dla mnie jest ok. Mniej więcej w trybie normalnego zawieszenia jest jak ze standardowymi sprężynami w trybie sportowym. Zjeżdżając z asfaltu zawieszenie trzeba przełączyć na tryb offroad, bo na normal jest za twarde. Zrobiłem już na tych sprężynach ponad 50 tys. km i jestem bardzo zadowolony. Większość moich przejażdżek robię po asfalcie. W połączeniu z mocą od Barego z BPT to konieczność

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