Eibach Lowering Springs Now Available

[Jongmur]

Sorry, not my truck. I think a moderator edited my original post to show a before and after. I'm still waiting for the AWD springs.

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[MikeyG]

I have a few questions and wondering if someone can help me.

1. Will these springs eventually ruin the factory strut/shocks?
2. With going this low will the tires camber and have to be adjusted?
3. How much with the springs affect the factory ride?

 

[Tuner_Obsession]

I have a few questions and wondering if someone can help me.

1. Will these springs eventually ruin the factory strut/shocks?
2. With going this low will the tires camber and have to be adjusted?
3. How much with the springs affect the factory ride?

1. Very unlikely

2. Anytime you adjust the suspension geometry you should get an alignment done. Lowering generally will give you negative camber if you don't get an alignment to fix it.

3. It all depends on what spring rate is being used. These will for sure not be as comfortable as stock because they're stiffer and there will be less suspension travel, but they shouldn't make it so bad that you don't want to daily it. Lowering springs are generally meant for street use, the people who want maximum performance will run fully adjustable coilovers.

 

[Tuner_Obsession]

What is the approximate number of labor hours required to install the four springs?

Depends on how much experience you have. Shouldn't take more than a few hours to do yourself if you take your time. Google says the average for a shop to replace springs is 1.5 to 3 hours.

 

[MikeyG]

1. Very unlikely

2. Anytime you adjust the suspension geometry you should get an alignment done. Lowering generally will give you negative camber if you don't get an alignment to fix it.

3. It all depends on what spring rate is being used. These will for sure not be as comfortable as stock because they're stiffer and there will be less suspension travel, but they shouldn't make it so bad that you don't want to daily it. Lowering springs are generally meant for street use, the people who want maximum performance will run fully adjustable coilovers.

perfect. Thank you!

 

[VBLariat]

Depends on how much experience you have. Shouldn't take more than a few hours to do yourself if you take your time. Google says the average for a shop to replace springs is 1.5 to 3 hours.

Is it as simple as swapping out just the springs and getting an alignment?? Nothing else??

 

[wax87]

Is it as simple as swapping out just the springs and getting an alignment?? Nothing else??

did you have to use a spring compressor?

 

[VBLariat]

I haven't installed anything , was just asknbg what all was involved when installing lowering springs.

 

[Tuner_Obsession]

Is it as simple as swapping out just the springs and getting an alignment?? Nothing else??

Pretty much, there are a few more steps in between but it's not hard. I haven't done it to my Maverick yet but it's the same concept on most vehicles. You remove the stock strut and spring assembly from the vehicle. Put a spring compressor tool on the spring to hold the tension. Remove the top hat and then the stock spring. Put the new spring on followed by the top hat and re-install into the vehicle. YouTube how to install lowering springs on any vehicle and it'll give you an idea of what's involved. Worst case you can have a shop do it if you're not comfortable doing it yourself.

 

[MAC_Detail]

did you have to use a spring compressor?

You will need a spring compressor for the front struts.

 

[daddio211]

Huge thanks to @MAC_Detail for all of the continued updates on the Eibach kit. I just ordered mine along with cam bolts (out of stock for about 2 weeks). Together I paid $303 with free shipping for those two items.

STOCK IS LOW. Wait, quantities of lowering springs is low. HURRY AND ORDER!!!

The website is having issues so the discounted code isn't showing. Call them, Kevin was awesome.

 

[Ricketts]

Ordered! Happy fella I am.

 

[wax87]

Huge thanks to @MAC_Detail for all of the continued updates on the Eibach kit. I just ordered mine along with cam bolts (out of stock for about 2 weeks). Together I paid $303 with free shipping for those two items.

STOCK IS LOW. Wait, quantities of lowering springs is low. HURRY AND ORDER!!!

The website is having issues so the discounted code isn't showing. Call them, Kevin was awesome.

I will wait until I actually get my hybrid, if I get one in 2023

 

[bgn]

@MAC_Detail I picked up the lifted springs. I imagine I don't need the camber bolts?

 

[MAC_Detail]

@MAC_Detail I picked up the lifted springs. I imagine I don't need the camber bolts?

Usually the driver side is in and the passenger side is right on the edge of max camber. I drove about 7000 miles so far about 60% of the time was lifted and the rest lowered with no crazy wear on my milestar tires.

For $20 its pretty cheap piece of mind, will you burn through tires with out it? Most likely not.
With Factory tolerances, its possible you get green lights with out them, or you could be a bit further out than what we have seen.

Not sure I gave you the direct answer, but hopefully enough information for a decision.

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