Eibach 1.6 vs 2.7 front only

[D&Sadventure]

This seems as good a thread as any to ask this question on. Has anybody noticed that the rear track or panhard bar on these trucks is running at a pretty significant angle. Especially those running the plus 1.5”rear spring kit. I bet those running rear springs already have their axle kicked to the right slightly. Ideally, it should be parallel to the axle at ride height. The frame end is a good 4+” higher than the axel end. A 4” relocation bracket or possibly 2” relocation brackets at both ends. Which ever works best for clearance with the14” long travel it has. 6” of compression and 9” of droop. With it already at a pretty good angle that 8 inches a droop is going to move the axle to the right a good amount. Yes I know they make adjustable track bars, but that doesn’t solve the problem.

 

[KonksRHO]

Mine is sitting slightly nose high w front springs but, I only have 30miles on them.
I'm hoping they settle in a bit so, in the mean time I'm running 20 lbs. In my rear bags to level it up.
Sooo much better with the springs installed!

 

[KonksRHO]

Sitting pretty now.

 

[lapoolboy]

Looking at the 1.6" springs for the front only. Can anyone let me know what the overall height to top of sharkfin is with those springs on stock wheel/tires? I have a 7' garage door opening.

 

[KonksRHO]

I know I was able to make it through the seven foot touchless car wash with the stock springs. I will try to get you a measurement, with the springs installed.

 

[lapoolboy]

I know I was able to make it through the seven foot touchless car wash with the stock springs. I will try to get you a measurement, with the springs installed.

Thank you sir. I too fit through a 7' car wash at stock height but I just don't know how much the 1.6" in front will raise the height of the sharkfin. There isn't much room to spare though!

 

[KonksRHO]

This is 3 and 3/4 in to the bottom egde of my garage door.
Garage door lip is 86 and 1/4 in from the floor. This means the top of the fin is at 82.5 in. Which should give you 1 and 1/2 in total clearance.
Now we both know, that with 1.6 springs in front.

 

[PBRStreetgang]

For the 1.6” front only, who has the best deal in stock? Do I need the ride height links? I see Eibach makes their own links now.

 

[MurderedCat]

For the 1.6” front only, who has the best deal in stock? Do I need the ride height links? I see Eibach makes their own links now.

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[KonksRHO]

 

[itsmekylep]

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Are the rubbers suppose to be on top like that?

 

[lapoolboy]

Are the rubbers suppose to be on top like that?

I was wondering the exact same thing. Aren't they supposed to be on the bottom?

 

[itsmekylep]

I was wondering the exact same thing. Aren't they supposed to be on the bottom?

I just swapped my 2” Foutz collar for the 1.6” Eibachs yesterday and the dealer didn’t bother swapping the rubbers because they were “glued” to the OEM springs. I had them re do it and the rubbers are definitely on the bottom. And if memory serves I think they live on the bottom of the OEM springs too.

 

[KonksRHO]

Runners are in the exact same place as they were on the stock springs. Perhaps they stand out more because they are on silver springs?
Mini reports of people installing the springs without the runners and having a knocking or binding sound.

 

[D&Sadventure]

They are both top and bottom. At least they are on my truck. You definitely want to transfer them over to the new springs or you will get the noise.

 

[itsmekylep]

Mine were transferred. They’re just on the bottom. I don’t recall ever seeing them on top, but I guess I never noticed

 

[Jprovance1]

Why are people switching out the springs? Are they better than stock?

 

[lapoolboy]

Why are people switching out the springs?

To level their trucks.

 

[01Defense]

Do the eibach springs help with the terrible nosedive these trucks have?

 

[lapoolboy]

Do the eibach springs help with the terrible nosedive these trucks have?

Yes