It's Lowered...But... issues with Eibach lowering springs

[Ricketts]

Put my new front springs in saturday and all is well. YAY!!!

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[Potatomafia]

What are you guys running for the front sway bar end links on your lowered Mavs? The stock end links? Aftermarket adjustable end links?
I see there are a few aftermarket replacement parts but those are for stock trucks.

The stock end links have plastic ends. I'd like to find end links 2-3" shorter than stock, ideally from another (Ford?) vehicle. That way I have everything on hand to install my lowering springs.

 

[jewc75]

Search SiteSearch godspeed - SB-TR-230-10_03 - Godspeed Adjustable Sway Bar Links - 300mm-360mm (ecstuning.com)

i have been using these. I

 

[22MavXLT]

I haven't installed mine yet but I have Scale adjustable ones, they adjust from 9"-12". Im gonna set them at 11" center of the knuckle to center of the knuckle. The stock end links are 12.5" center knuckle to center knuckle.

 

[sanhozay]

I've been riding on my stock links and so far no issues!

 

[jewc75]

I've been riding on my stock links and so far no issues!

One big bump and they will bend and snap.

 

[sanhozay]

One big bump and they will bend and snap.

Hah yeah i will upgrade them eventually, waiting on a proper set of adjustable rear arms to come out so I can go all out on the rest of the suspension. Just was chiming in that so far 4.5k miles into the stock links, no issues!

 

[MikeyG]

What’s the purpose of installing new sway bar links on a lowered maverick?

 

[Ricketts]

I've been riding on my stock links and so far no issues!

Same here, for about 6 months now.

 

[jewc75]

What’s the purpose of installing new sway bar links on a lowered maverick?

To keep the geometry correct. A lot of manufacturers pinch the front swaybar in the bushings. If they are too long/short it binds the front suspension and you will not get full travel. Makes taking turns sketchy.

 

[jewc75]

This is a stock maverick endlink from my truck. It popped and bent on me while driving after I installed the lowering springs.

 

[CactusJack]

So if I have the old revision of front springs, should I be worried about these improperly designed springs on my vehicle? I don't think i've noticed any noises but at the same time, I only have about about 400 miles on the springs and never ride with the windows down and A/C is full blast so there's a chance I'm just not hearing it(SE U.S.). I don't like the fact that I'm driving around on springs that have known problems but not really wanting to pay $400+ dollars to have new springs reinstalled and realigned.

Seems like Eibach would be responsible for the reinstallation of their springs if they have admitted a design fault.

 

[22MavXLT]

So if I have the old revision of front springs, should I be worried about these improperly designed springs on my vehicle? I don't think i've noticed any noises but at the same time, I only have about about 400 miles on the springs and never ride with the windows down and A/C is full blast so there's a chance I'm just not hearing it(SE U.S.). I don't like the fact that I'm driving around on springs that have known problems but not really wanting to pay $400+ dollars to have new springs reinstalled and realigned.

Seems like Eibach would be responsible for the reinstallation of their springs if they have admitted a design fault.

If you aren't having the popping/clunk issue when turning your steering wheel left and right I wouldn't worry about it. Ride on. I put about 700 miles on the first ones making those noises and even more miles on the HR Super Sport springs and they started making more noise than the first set of Eibach's. I never thought my truck was going to fall apart or break, I just chalked it up to the fact that I added an aftermarket part and with that sometimes you hear noises or something is just a tad off.

 

[CallSign:Goose]

So if I have the old revision of front springs, should I be worried about these improperly designed springs on my vehicle? I don't think i've noticed any noises but at the same time, I only have about about 400 miles on the springs and never ride with the windows down and A/C is full blast so there's a chance I'm just not hearing it(SE U.S.). I don't like the fact that I'm driving around on springs that have known problems but not really wanting to pay $400+ dollars to have new springs reinstalled and realigned.

Seems like Eibach would be responsible for the reinstallation of their springs if they have admitted a design fault.

The noise came from a combination of clearance tolerances between Ford and Eibach which was not found on Eibach's test vehicle, not an improperly designed part. They are safe to drive on and do all of the same things the first version did so if no noise, no concern. I would suggest reaching out with photos of the part numbers and have them send you the front pair so if / when you replace shocks you can throw the version 2's on. They have million mile warranty, so as long as you keep your proof of purchase you're covered.

 

[colinl]

Here is a comparison of the original front springs #F11-35-057-31-FA for an Ecoboost AWD on the left with the new version spring on the right that I just picked up the other day from Eibach will call in Corona. The new spring has the exact same part number as the old one!
Glad I held up on my install!! Now my question is will I still have to cut my front bump stops 35mm shorter or at all because the new spring is shorter?

crap. I've had a set a good while but haven't had time to install.

mine look like the ones on the left. I guess I better email Eibach to get them swapped out. :/

the free length of the one on the right obviously is a lot shorter. is the ride height the same? if it is that surely means the spring rate is higher.?

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