Eibach R&D for Lightning lowering kit, leveling kit and lift kit -- submit your input

[Yzlvr]

For those that have done a leveling kit, has blue cruise been affected? Thx

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[csukoh78]

For those that have done a leveling kit, has blue cruise been affected? Thx

Nope. Not a bit and mine is as low as it goes.

you have to remember the truck is designed to either tow a 10,000 pound trailer, 1000 pounds in the back (lifting the front) or 400 pounds in the front (dropping the front) so the entire system is designed with very wide window operating metrics. Lowering the entire truck a couple of inches will do nothing for blue Cruise or any sensors as there's a wide variability as to how the truck is aligned with the road.

 

[Yzlvr]

Nope. Not a bit and mine is as low as it goes.

you have to remember the truck is designed to either tow a 10,000 pound trailer, 1000 pounds in the back (lifting the front) or 400 pounds in the front (dropping the front) so the entire system is designed with very wide window operating metrics. Lowering the entire truck a couple of inches will do nothing for blue Cruise or any sensors as there's a wide variability as to how the truck is aligned with the road.

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[Mcfly]

Anyone installed the lowering springs front and rear on the stock shocks? If so hows the ride?

 

[MontanaLightning]

I have come across some mentions of customers not satisfied with the Eibach lowering springs and shocks. I reached out to Eibach and they only have one report of a dissatisfied customer using their set up. They mentioned that a lowered vehicle will ride different than a stock vehicle which not every customer may be aware of or want. It seems the bump stop is pretty minimal and I don't know if there are other options that may fit. Eibach said they are willing to buy back the kit on a case by case basis if a customer is not happy (minus restocking fee/condition). I ask that we get them relevant information if you have suggestions as this is still a new product.

 

[F150ROD]

I have come across some mentions of customers not satisfied with the Eibach lowering springs and shocks. I reached out to Eibach and they only have one report of a dissatisfied customer using their set up. They mentioned that a lowered vehicle will ride different than a stock vehicle which not every customer may be aware of or want. It seems the bump stop is pretty minimal and I don't know if there are other options that may fit. Eibach said they are willing to buy back the kit on a case by case basis if a customer is not happy (minus restocking fee/condition). I ask that we get them relevant information if you have suggestions as this is still a new product.

I suggest people throw the springs on to stock shocks first to see how it rides. The springs were made for stock shocks and their Eibach Stage 1 kit. The issue you will run into is the life of the stock shocks will not last.

I true coilover kit like Icon or airbags might be the best option for those looking to retain comfort. A Stage 2 from Eibach would have also been nice.

 

[x47]

Can anyone comment on the differences in body roll, ride quality, handling between the Eibach Stage 1 Lift Kit vs. only replacing the stock shocks with Pro-Truck Sport Shocks?

The Lightning is a great truck but my wife is prone to getting motion sickness and she dislikes trips in the truck. It doesn't bother me as much but the truck would admittedly benefit from reduced body roll and bounciness.

Personally I don't care to lift the truck nor am I concerned with off-road performance.

 

[F150ROD]

Can anyone comment on the differences in body roll, ride quality, handling between the Eibach Stage 1 Lift Kit vs. only replacing the stock shocks with Pro-Truck Sport Shocks?

The Lightning is a great truck but my wife is prone to getting motion sickness and she dislikes trips in the truck. It doesn't bother me as much but the truck would admittedly benefit from reduced body roll and bounciness.

Personally I don't care to lift the truck nor am I concerned with off-road performance.

Shocks alone will be an improvement. Just the fronts will give you a better ride, what you are looking for.

The Stage 1 shocks/springs will be stiffer, you will lose that luxury feeling but gain a more sporty compliant ride.

 

[x47]

Shocks alone will be an improvement. Just the fronts will give you a better ride, what you are looking for.

That's good to know thank you!

I am debating between upgrading front & rear shocks or just the front shocks now. It sounds like I would not want to replace springs unless there are still complaints after the shocks upgrade.

 

[F150ROD]

That's good to know thank you!

I am debating between upgrading front & rear shocks or just the front shocks now. It sounds like I would not want to replace springs unless there are still complaints after the shocks upgrade.

I had front shocks only to begin with and was happy with them, rode real close to stock while eliminating that dreaded bounce.

Never had the opportunity with the rear and front shocks only. My wife doesn’t feel a difference with Stage 1 (Shocks and springs), tires make a huge difference in comfort also.

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