Clunky Eibachs- Sanity Check Needed *Update*

[alcoolaid]

Mine made lots of noises when the shocks were topping out over bumps. After a few weeks of driving it’s much better now. Let them break in and enjoy

 

[OCGen3]

Mine made lots of noises when the shocks were topping out over bumps. After a few weeks of driving it’s much better now. Let them break in and enjoy

You’re saying all the right things to back me off the ledge. I appreaciate the feedback.

 

[PlaynCA]

Mine made a noise at top out not long after Eibach install, front wheels were off the ground after dip, but it wasn’t excessively loud or harsh, hasn’t done it since.
The lower shock mount ( to LCA) is supposed to be 406 lb ft. If not tight enough, I would think that could cause noise...if that is the problem, might be able to see some marks on the shock mount or LCA if it is moving. I used a torque wrench and torque multiplier to reach spec, not sure how shops normally torque that bolt.

 

[GLOCK26]

Hey guys, looking for thoughts from those with eibachs on their 19+. I just installed mine on a 20’ and they're more firm than stock but that’s not a complaint. However they make a really harsh top-out sound and feeling when going over speed bumps and off-road. It’s to the point where it feels and sounds like the springs are moving around in the buckets. The suspension was a lot more quiet and settled when stock. I can’t decide if this is just the result of the stiffer spring rate, install issue, or what. I’m considering going back to stock springs on a collar to get the same ride height without the clunks...

I have eibachs also and hear the same noise when going over speed bumps.

 

[SCMike]

I experienced the same thing when I installed Eibachs on my 19. After a month or so and 1-2k miles, they totally settled in and I no longer have this issue. Seems they just need a little time to break in. Best thing to do is just go out and run them hard off road for a day or two

 

[OCGen3]

As a number of posters said they would, my springs appear to have settled in. They remain firmer than stock as expected but front ride height has come down to almost dead level and though there is some top out noise as compared to stock, it is now minimal; or at least not disturbing. I'm not sure I'm in love with the firmer ride as the Cadillac feel of the stock truck is pretty nice for daily driving. That said, the truck looks great and performs well on and off road. i'm planning to drive a friends truck with the SVC CAS on stock springs and see if that is distinctly softer and might be the trade-off for ride height with stock ride qualities I might prefer. Overall the Eibachs have turned out to be as advertised and I think I would have to really like the CAS to want to reverse course at this point.

 

[K223]

As a number of posters said they would, my springs appear to have settled in. They remain firmer than stock as expected but front ride height has come down to almost dead level and though there is some top out noise as compared to stock, it is now minimal; or at least not disturbing. I'm not sure I'm in love with the firmer ride as the Cadillac feel of the stock truck is pretty nice for daily driving. That said, the truck looks great and performs well on and off road. i'm planning to drive a friends truck with the SVC CAS on stock springs and see if that is distinctly softer and might be the trade-off for ride height with stock ride qualities I might prefer. Overall the Eibachs have turned out to be as advertised and I think I would have to really like the CAS to want to reverse course at this point.

So would you say the soft float feel of the old springs has been replaced with something that you can more feel the road with?

Any pics of the truck with the springs now?

 

[OCGen3]

That’s exactly how I would describe it. I’ll get some good pics of it on level ground tomorrow and post them

 

[OCGen3]

As requested

 

[OCGen3]

Little deceiving with the front wheel turned...