Eibach 2.5 Lift Kit w/ 34x10.5x17” BFG KO2 Installed!

[Maskinut]

Were your wheels the same offset as stock steel?

 

[Bodhi’s Grenadier]

No they are 17x8et35

 

[Kxcer]

I finally installed the new, one-size-fits-all, Eibach 2.5 spring kit and 34x10.5x17 BFG KO2’s. The change in ride height is substantial. The front end level is very noticeable (with winch). While I only have 40 -50 miles under my belt, I believe the ride is slightly improved. Strangely, the cabin noise level also seems lower. But I don’t have an explanation as to why.
I decided against 35’s as I watched YouTuber Ronny Dahl show his 35’s rubbing against the wheel well at full articulation. Honestly, it was a small compromise. I feel that I’m good-to-go for the trails I like to run. The most immediate difference is the ride height and entering / exiting the vehicle. I’m 6’2 and I’m about at my limit for throwing a leg up to climb in. I may have to install a bolt-on step for around town driving.
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This looks very good!

 

[marstoncj]

Curious, do the 35s impact your gas mileage at all? Also, do you know the height of the vehicle with the 35s on?

 

[OzyGrenie]

I finally installed the new, one-size-fits-all, Eibach 2.5 spring kit and 34x10.5x17 BFG KO2’s. The change in ride height is substantial. The front end level is very noticeable (with winch). While I only have 40 -50 miles under my belt, I believe the ride is slightly improved. Strangely, the cabin noise level also seems lower. But I don’t have an explanation as to why.
I decided against 35’s as I watched YouTuber Ronny Dahl show his 35’s rubbing against the wheel well at full articulation. Honestly, it was a small compromise. I feel that I’m good-to-go for the trails I like to run. The most immediate difference is the ride height and entering / exiting the vehicle. I’m 6’2 and I’m about at my limit for throwing a leg up to climb in. I may have to install a bolt-on step for around town driving.
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Fuel economy difference? Shorter range?

 

[bikesandguitars]

Fuel economy difference? Shorter range?

Negligible. I haven’t noticed a change. It rides great. Steering is excellent. It’s tall!

 

[erricco111]

2,5" EIBACH Lift kit + KONI Heavy Raid and 305/70 R17 Yokohama Geolandar Tires on the Black Rhino Arsenal Rims with ET38

 

[Bodhi’s Grenadier]

Curious, do the 35s impact your gas mileage at all? Also, do you know the height of the vehicle with the 35s on?

When I was on 34’s there was no difference, about 17-18mpg, when I went to 35x12.5 I started getting about 14-15mpg

 

[Dokatd]

I have about 4000mi on Eibach 2.5’s with 34-35” tires. I have to say the ride was terrible. Ok, the ride was great at sub 55mph but anything above was frightening at first. I got used to it but it always irritated to death and honestly is very unsafe on the wrong roads.

I set caster and am running the Fox ATS stabilizer. Ran the stock stabilizer and ran without one at all for a time. The stock stabilizer makes for a busy drive as it tends to not self center well being overly stiff. The FOX ATS makes all the difference.

Now, even then the truck is still a pain in the a$$ to drive at higher speeds for any amount of time. If you ever have to emergency brake then your really in for a ride.

All that said, I just installed the King shock set and wow, the truck drives like a champ now. When I removed the stock shocks I noted that they have the least amount of dampening I have ever encountered on a truck in the class. Pokeing fun at Ineos, I wonder if they screwed up the specs between the steering stabilizer and the main shocks .

I still only have a few miles on the Kings, but set about midway on adjustment the truck is more planted, more nimble and vastly safer in my experience.

Of course I went Kings, but Konis or some other adjustable shock will do about the same. Bottom line, ditch the stock steering stabilizer and grab some shocks with a bit more dampening and you won’t regret it. I would suggest this for a bone stock truck as well FYI.

 

[nuclearmonkey]

I have about 4000mi on Eibach 2.5’s with 34-35” tires. I have to say the ride was terrible. Ok, the ride was great at sub 55mph but anything above was frightening at first. I got used to it but it always irritated to death and honestly is very unsafe on the wrong roads.

I set caster and am running the Fox ATS stabilizer. Ran the stock stabilizer and ran without one at all for a time. The stock stabilizer makes for a busy drive as it tends to not self center well being overly stiff. The FOX ATS makes all the difference.

Now, even then the truck is still a pain in the a$$ to drive at higher speeds for any amount of time. If you ever have to emergency brake then your really in for a ride.

All that said, I just installed the King shock set and wow, the truck drives like a champ now. When I removed the stock shocks I noted that they have the least amount of dampening I have ever encountered on a truck in the class. Pokeing fun at Ineos, I wonder if they screwed up the specs between the steering stabilizer and the main shocks .

I still only have a few miles on the Kings, but set about midway on adjustment the truck is more planted, more nimble and vastly safer in my experience.

Of course I went Kings, but Konis or some other adjustable shock will do about the same. Bottom line, ditch the stock steering stabilizer and grab some shocks more a bit more dampening and you won’t regret it. I would suggest this for a bone stock truck as well FYI.

Are the kings factory length, or did they make them longer?

 

[Dokatd]

Are the kings factory length, or did they make them longer?

I didn’t line them up side by side, but they are extremely similar in length if not identical. It’s unusual for me to not look for more travel, but I am trying to control my urges to overly modify this truck.

 

[Dokatd]

A video I watched said they were 1 inch longer,

I want to say the body is shorter and allows for 1” more compression. But I am not 100% on that.

 

[Dokatd]

Thanks @Dokatd, are your Kings prototypes or are they now available to the masses? I preordered from Owl on August 14th.

Thanks.

I got mine from Owl Outdoors. They are kinda readily available. 6-8wks if you have to wait for a new batch. They are available from a few places so you might shop around till you find someone that has a left over set. Otherwise I do think an adjustable Koni is a good alternative and much cheaper.

 

[AaronS]

I got mine from Owl Outdoors. They are kinda readily available. 6-8wks if you have to wait for a new batch. They are available from a few places so you might shop around till you find someone that has a left over set. Otherwise I do think an adjustable Koni is a good alternative and much cheaper.

Do you know if the Koni is stock length or a bit longer?

 

[Dokatd]

Do you know if the Koni is stock length or a bit longer?

I do not. I’m sure you can find a Koni Part number that would gain you a bit. But you want as much up travel as you can get not down travel. So unless you’re modding your suspension a ton, a bit more length probably won’t do you any good.

 

[Mano Ngai]

I finally installed the new, one-size-fits-all, Eibach 2.5 spring kit and 34x10.5x17 BFG KO2’s. The change in ride height is substantial. The front end level is very noticeable (with winch). While I only have 40 -50 miles under my belt, I believe the ride is slightly improved. Strangely, the cabin noise level also seems lower. But I don’t have an explanation as to why.
I decided against 35’s as I watched YouTuber Ronny Dahl show his 35’s rubbing against the wheel well at full articulation. Honestly, it was a small compromise. I feel that I’m good-to-go for the trails I like to run. The most immediate difference is the ride height and entering / exiting the vehicle. I’m 6’2 and I’m about at my limit for throwing a leg up to climb in. I may have to install a bolt-on step for around town driving.
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Looks great, I love that set up. Here’s mine w/US spec 2.5 Eibach springs running 295 18 BFG KO2. No rubbing at all

 

[Bodhi’s Grenadier]

Are the kings factory length, or did they make them longer?

The kings provided by Shadowmarq have an additional inch of down travel or droop.

 

[CBN]

2,5" EIBACH Lift kit + KONI Heavy Raid and 305/70 R17 Yokohama Geolandar Tires on the Black Rhino Arsenal Rims with ET38

Do you have any tyre poke with that tyre and wheel offset?

 

[trobex]

Anyone figured out how to relocate the steering stab?