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I have Eibach Stage 1 Springs and Shocks.
Did you need the Spring/Shock package to get a better ride or just the shocks? I don't need it lifted (although an inch or two wouldn't hurt), I just want a firmer ride with less bounce.
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Did you need the Spring/Shock package to get a better ride or just the shocks? I don't need it lifted (although an inch or two wouldn't hurt), I just want a firmer ride with less bounce.
The shocks themselves will improve your ride with stock springs.

FYI, these are not going to ride like stock. They are a bit stiffer but will eliminate that terrible bounce when hitting dips at speed. They are not uncomfortable neither, to me they are just right.
 

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The shocks themselves will improve your ride with stock springs.

FYI, these are not going to ride like stock. They are a bit stiffer but will eliminate that terrible bounce when hitting dips at speed. They are not uncomfortable neither, to me they are just right.
So i feel kind of dumb but are these going to raise ride height on their own? or does the range just mean they will work in those height settings with the proper springs? Can I just get these shocks and set the front at 2" and rear to 0"? Truck suspension is a new game for me.
 

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So i feel kind of dumb but are these going to raise ride height on their own? or does the range just mean they will work in those height settings with the proper springs? Can I just get these shocks and set the front at 2" and rear to 0"? Truck suspension is a new game for me.
Unfortunately these shocks are not adjustable and will not raise the truck, you would need the springs for that.

That being said, while they were building the prototype shocks they replaced my front shocks with ICE F-150 adjustable fronts and those were excellent.

https://www.americantrucks.com/eiba...VfA2tBh2kjAPtEAQYASABEgJLdPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
 

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Bilstein rep expects the 22/23 MY shocks to be available Q1/Q2 of 2024.
 

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Unfortunately these shocks are not adjustable and will not raise the truck, you would need the springs for that.

That being said, while they were building the prototype shocks they replaced my front shocks with ICE F-150 adjustable fronts and those were excellent.

https://www.americantrucks.com/eibach-pro-truck-sport-front-shock-for-0-25-lift-1517-4wd-excluding-raptor.html?utm_campaign=ATF+F150+Brands+&+Vehicle+Low+LTVMiddle&dialogtech=ppc&utm_source=google-pla&utm_medium=shopping&T5_Var2=shopping&T5_Var3=red&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_ojuzcj7ggMVfA2tBh2kjAPtEAQYASABEgJLdPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
From what I’ve read, you have a few notches on the shock body that the snap ring goes on, allowing you to lift the truck with the stock springs.
 

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From what I’ve read, you have a few notches on the shock body that the snap ring goes on, allowing you to lift the truck with the stock springs.
Oh yeah just saw the posting again, I thought they would go with just basic shock, my mistake.

Ford F-150 Lightning Eibach shocks for Lightning is live on their website! IMG_0411


This is the rear. Makes sense since they can be used for lowering also.
 
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Bilstein said they are more partners with Eibach than competition. I thought that was interesting. I didn't ask for details.
 

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Interested, will follow
 

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I'm the opposite, I'm a Lincoln guy and as comfortable as the Lightning is, I wish it had a softer suspension. On the highway and over minor jmperfections it's comfortable, but over larger bumps it's still quite harsh. I know it'll never be as supple as my Continental, but I do wish it was a bit floatier. 😕
 

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Really hoping this leads to a 2” suspension lift option!
 

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Really hoping this leads to a 2” suspension lift option!
I have the eibachs as well. Up 2.9" in the front, no change to the rear. But because the front is up 2.9, the tailgate is actually 3/4" lower due to the rake being gone from the truck.

You can adjust the clips on the eibach shocks to have less lift and put a little rake back into it if you want.
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