Eibach Pro 2.0 installed on 2024 Ranger XLT

[JR RANGER]

Not a ton of difference on pavement. Not as floaty I suppose. I've heard other people use the word "planted" before. Might not be everyone's cup of tea though. The cushier ride was nice, but not what I wanted overall.

Okay thanks I think you answered my question. I really don't want to loose the cushy on road feel but want to get a better ride off road. What I'd love to put on would be the eibach 8112. I know it would probably be overkill price wise.
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[Jacdschu]

Did your kit come with the bolts for the bottom front? Got my kit but I don’t have any bolts.
Please advise
Thanks

 

[Sparky62]

Did your kit come with the bolts for the bottom front? Got my kit but I don’t have any bolts.
Please advise
Thanks

I have the Pro-Truck 2.0 kit and yes, it came with the new lower bolts for the front struts.

 

[Jacdschu]

Well dang it mine didn’t. Do you by chance have the spec on them?

thanks

 

[stemplar]

Aftermarket springs and dampers will never be smoother. They might maintain composure better with a firmer ride.

Chalk test your tires and run them as low as you can get away with.

Progressive springs will absolutely make the on-road ride quality smoother and better; putting the progressive leaf packs from the 5th gen tremors on non-tremor rangers was a popular upgrade for that very reason.

 

[Sparky62]

Well dang it mine didn’t. Do you by chance have the spec on them?

thanks

Sorry, they’re already on the truck so I can’t confirm the size.

Call Eibach support and I’m sure they’ll send you some.

 

[Jacdschu]

I did that. Should have them tomorrow. Needed a plan B.
Thanks

 

[plate_tectonics]

That was very helpful. I've been back and forth on ordering these for various reasons, one being my mechanical skills are...limited.

Thank you!

I can second that the lower bolts are hard to remove. I ended up using an air hammer to knock them out and using that tool it was easy.

 

[Jacdschu]

I finally got mine installed. It raised it 3”.
I think I need to lower it down to a 2” raise.
What did anyone else come up with?

 

[Nuke]

I finally got mine installed. It raised it 3”.
I think I need to lower it down to a 2” raise.
What did anyone else come up with?

2024 2.3 4wd is 2.5 to level front

 

[Chaz6G]

I have a 2R kit arriving next week. Anyone have issues with OEM UCA at 2-2.5”?

 

[Wolfman00]

how was popping the rears out? looks like the fender liner would make it a pain?

 

[Nuke]

I have a 2R kit arriving next week. Anyone have issues with OEM UCA at 2-2.5”?

My 2.5 is fine

 

[Matt77]

how was popping the rears out? looks like the fender liner would make it a pain?

Cheated, used a 1 1/2" hole drill bit to make an access hole for a socket. Super glued a piece of black plastic over it when I was done.

 

[buzzleo]

The only tricky part for me was getting the stock shocks out. Specifically, the bottom 2 bolts didn't come out with a hammer. Or putting a floor jack under them. The instructions did mention they might need to be heated up. I don't have a torch so I used a grinder and a recip saw to cut the bolts and/or the tabs they go through. Kinda stunk wrecking them, but I was kinda committed. Like I said though, I'm far from being a real wrencher.
I actually lowered the height of the eibachs a little. They didn't specifically recommend upper control arms unless you go higher than the way they send them. (Level)
Hope this helps.

So the 2 bolts that connect the shocks to the lower control arm are pressed in to the lower control arm?

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