Anyone install the new Eibach 1.6" lift springs

Do you have the eibachs on yet? PM me if you decide to sell the uca's

 

not yet

 

Sorry for the much delayed response! The paint seems to be holding up nicely except for what was knocked off during install. I plan to lift it, remove the fronts, and touch it up hopefully this week or next! Will post some pics after.

 

the 5100s to achieve more than 1" of lift. The PreRunners appear to get more lift at the stock setting.

Suspension mods to date: Eibachs, 5100s on all four corners, NO 1/4 spacer, NO TSB.

Measurements before lift:
LF: 34 1/2"
RF: 34 3/4"
LR: 36 7/8"
RR: 37 1/4"

Measurements with 5100s at stock setting:
LF: 35 3/8" -> 7/8" of lift
RF: 35 3/4" -> 1" of lift
LR: 36 7/8"
RR: 37 1/4"

Measurements with 5100s at .85:
LF: 36 1/8" -> 7/8 + 3/4 = 1 5/8" of lift
RF: 36 1/2" -> 1 + 3/4 = 1 3/4" of lift
LR: 36 7/8"
RR: 37 1/4"

I ended up with 3/4" of forward rake both left and right. I hope this helps some that are trying to decide on what settings to use for the 5100s. I will now need to get a new alignment but I will drive it for a while to make sure it has settled and that I am satisfied.

After Pics, the road here has a slight incline.



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Hey Spice! Do you still have the same measurements after driving awhile? With your setting at .85, does your front end higher than the rear? Looks like its pretty even to me from the pix. From your data, it only lifted about 1 3/4" and it still the same now? When you raised the setting from 0" to .85" did you have to take it apart again or you adjusted it from the car? I'm trying to decide which setting I should do, I don't have the TSB also and I don't want my front end higher than the rear. Don't mind a little rake as long as the it is not noticeable. Thanks!

 

Hey Spice! Do you still have the same measurements after driving awhile? With your setting at .85, does your front end higher than the rear? Looks like its pretty even to me from the pix. From your data, it only lifted about 1 3/4" and it still the same now? When you raised the setting from 0" to .85" did you have to take it apart again or you adjusted it from the car? I'm trying to decide which setting I should do, I don't have the TSB also and I don't want my front end higher than the rear. Don't mind a little rake as long as the it is not noticeable. Thanks! [/quote]
I have not measured it lately but I did measure again about a week after install and the numbers were the same. It sits about 3/4" lower in the front. Yes, when you raise the c-clip on the 5100s from 0 to .85 you have to remove them from the truck and place them back on a spring press. If you are active duty, check out the hobby shop, they usually have a good quality wall or floor mounted press. That's what I used. If you are not a 4x4 you may not need to set the 5100s at .85, prerunners get nearly 1.6" with the Eibach springs alone. I am satisfied, now I want to get some Nitto Terra Grappler 265/75r16s.

 

I have not measured it lately but I did measure again about a week after install and the numbers were the same. It sits about 3/4" lower in the front. Yes, when you raise the c-clip on the 5100s from 0 to .85 you have to remove them from the truck and place them back on a spring press. If you are active duty, check out the hobby shop, they usually have a good quality wall or floor mounted press. That's what I used. If you are not a 4x4 you may not need to set the 5100s at .85, prerunners get nearly 1.6" with the Eibach springs alone. I am satisfied, now I want to get some Nitto Terra Grappler 265/75r16s.[/quote]
Thanks Shipmate! I probably have the same setting as yours. Yes, its is 4x4 DC so I need to set it at .85". No, I am not active duty anymore. I am a nurse here now in Cali. Nitto's are great, I just put it on last week and they handle pretty good in snow and wet surface. I was in the snow last week and I did not even have to use my 4x4 because these tires are sticky and smooth. Thanks again for your in put.

 

is there a way to set the bilsteins at the 2.5 setting with these coils?? i want a little more lift but dont have money for spindles

 

No, these Eibach springs cannot be compressed that much unless you are on good terms with Godzilla or King Kong.

Seriously though, I doubt the ride would be tolerable and doubt the shock would be able to withstand that much stress for very long even if it were possible to get them on the 2.5 setting. Manufacturer only recommend the .85 setting as max with the Eibachs so I wouldn't even think of trying for more.

 

For the people that have installed eibach lift springs and 5100s billies did the coils it the sway bar causing u guys to get sway bar relocater kit from toytec?

 

I did not have to move the front one.
I did have to remove the after market rear swaybar I had on

 

k thanks for the help bro and sorry that the back didn't work out did anyone any problems with the front sway bars because I have heard of alot of people have to relocate them and want to make ur I get them if I need them

 

Perhaps the 4X4 guys have an issue mine is a 2 wheel drive.

 

My front sway bar was close but it fit and I am 4x4. Maybe the 5100s are thicker than my stock TRD billys.

 

Got mine installed last week on my 4x4 and it fit without relocating. The billies are set at .85.

 

alright sweet thanks for all the replys saves me some money on getting something i dont need