Eibach Lowering Springs Kit for Maverick, Finally Installed!

[Mr Mayor]

Why not just share the Eibach spring part numbers?

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[Caldwtr]

Why not just share the Eibach spring part numbers?

Going to assume it's because of the "3-4 months" part..

 

[Mr Mayor]

Eibach makes so many springs, odds are they use existing units and are just experimenting with different spring rates. Rarely does a brand new spring need to be created.

 

[stoptothink]

I guess you can do these things when you don't have to worry about snow.

Not that I have any interest in lowering our Maverick, but I've lived in the mountains of Utah for 15+ years now and have had zero issues in cars that are all likely lower than this. Snow tires are a massive help, but how often are you really in situations where you need more ground clearance than a conventional sedan offers? I've yet to experience one.

 

[Caldwtr]

Eibach makes so many springs, odds are they use existing units and are just experimenting with different spring rates. Rarely does a brand new spring need to be created.

That is a very fair point, and my apologies for the snark, been a Monday for damn sure.

Having thrown in with the H&R springs I will say the reverse winding on the rears may necessitate a new unit. And also possibly with the fronts being as short as they are with no load. With their catalog though that very well could already be covered, however. I have no idea, I'm an analyst, not an engineer.

 

[Mr Mayor]

The "school of hard knocks" of lowering cars has taught me -
1. Variable rate springs are best IF you have enough suspension travel. Some linear rate springs act "nervous" when driving over minor (3/4") road imperfections. But so do wheels with not enough sidewall height. With enough travel, variable rate springs feel supple with a Euro car ride.
2. Any adjustability is awesome. Coilover springs and adjustable shocks give you variable ride and ride height.

 

[Mr Mayor]

Yeah, better to live with drought and wildfires on the regular.

Don't forget our California earthquakes. They used to be fun.

 

[BigB]

Looks great, how much is the drop? Did you measure before and after?

 

[MAC_Detail]

Eibach makes so many springs, odds are they use existing units and are just experimenting with different spring rates. Rarely does a brand new spring need to be created.

It is more rare that springs do carry over from platform to platform, we have over 2000 active part numbers just for pro-kit springs.

Physical dimensions may carry over, but new static height and new rate makes it a new spring with a new part number.

 

[ShadowChas]

H&R escape springs fit the maverick, available now

yes they "FIT" but are from the escape, i myself am currently (not so patiently) waiting for a correct made for maverick spring rates to install properly and i don't have the extra money or need for the better coilovers being offered now that i seen on here the day.

 

[Rob Daman]

nice

 

[Phileaux]

Nice! Assuming EB. Any hints about FWD hybrid release?

 

[riverrat373]

No idea how anyone can live where there is snow to deal with on the regular

I love snow!

 

[Benilla]

Besides aesthetics, are there any other benefits for lowering the Mav? I can think of the slight (~1) increase in MPG due to aerodynamic gains on highway driving but.. anything else?

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