KRC
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Installed the Eibach Stage 2 coil-over shocks over the weekend to level the truck.
Mine is a 2025 XLT, 2.3L, 2WD. I definitely was interested in a 4WD when I was looking but there weren't too many available, and I got a really good deal on this one compared to what other dealerships were asking at the time.
My main reason for leveling, and soon lifting the rear, is simply due to wanting more ground clearance. I live North of Houston and it tends to flood in certain areas, especially during hurricane season.
I will be getting the rear Eibach Sport Shocks and the rear lift block soon for a 1" lift on the rear to give me some of the rake back, but I wanted to see where the front was going to end up first. I have put about 200 miles on the truck since installing the coil-overs and just waiting to see if they settle any and by how much.
Installation was pretty easy, it took me and a buddy about an hour and a half. Disclaimer: I am a diesel mechanic with some experience working on the automotive side. So while this was something I had never done before, I already had all of the tools I was going to need.
Here are the measurements I took before and after installation:
Front, ground to fender
Before: 35.5"
After: 38"
Rear, ground to fender
Before: 38"
After: 38"
After installation I noticed a nice improvement in ride quality, especially over bumps. There is forest service road/trail near where I live and I frequently venture down it. I had zero complaints when the stock coil-overs, but I definitely noticed an improvement. The wife even noticed the better ride on the forest service road.
Mine is a 2025 XLT, 2.3L, 2WD. I definitely was interested in a 4WD when I was looking but there weren't too many available, and I got a really good deal on this one compared to what other dealerships were asking at the time.
My main reason for leveling, and soon lifting the rear, is simply due to wanting more ground clearance. I live North of Houston and it tends to flood in certain areas, especially during hurricane season.
I will be getting the rear Eibach Sport Shocks and the rear lift block soon for a 1" lift on the rear to give me some of the rake back, but I wanted to see where the front was going to end up first. I have put about 200 miles on the truck since installing the coil-overs and just waiting to see if they settle any and by how much.
Installation was pretty easy, it took me and a buddy about an hour and a half. Disclaimer: I am a diesel mechanic with some experience working on the automotive side. So while this was something I had never done before, I already had all of the tools I was going to need.
Here are the measurements I took before and after installation:
Front, ground to fender
Before: 35.5"
After: 38"
Rear, ground to fender
Before: 38"
After: 38"
After installation I noticed a nice improvement in ride quality, especially over bumps. There is forest service road/trail near where I live and I frequently venture down it. I had zero complaints when the stock coil-overs, but I definitely noticed an improvement. The wife even noticed the better ride on the forest service road.
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