GEN 1 Eibach coils and new factory shocks installation at 155,000 miles

[SonomaGen1Raptor]

My 2014 screw with 155,000 miles on all original shocks and coils got new Eibach 2.5" pro lift coils and all 4 factory new fox shocks from Ford parts America. Did the work myself and had an alignment done after. Truck was only 1/2" front high for a week and now has settled to perfectly even with the rear. Here's the total cost breakdown, Eibach springs were on sale at real truck for $202 when I got them but they can be had for $300 now. Got the front shocks from rock auto MOTORCRAFT ASH12263.

Truck rides much better now. Huge upgrade. My truck used to brake dive hard and bounce on rough terrain. Rides like it should now, only slightly stiffer. I did all this in May and have 165,000 miles now, everything is still good.

Front shocks are set to bottom perch and I used free loaner coil compressors from O'reilly auto parts to compress the coils. Took 1 full day start to finish. Didn't use Geiser coils because I didn't see the value in spending $350 more for a slightly softer ride. The truck already rides very soft.

Part Number​	Part Name​	Price​	Quantity​	Total​
AL3Z-18A099-A​	Shock Mount​	$39.39​	2​	$78.78​
7L1Z-5415-A​	Upper Insulator​	$14.81​	2​	$29.62​
BL3Z18125K​	Shock Absorber​	$367.17​	2​	$734.34​

Subtotal: $842.74​

Estimated Shipping via Standard Shipping: $73.03​

Discount: -$42.14​

Total: $873.63​

ITEM​	QTY​	PRICE​	SUBTOTAL​
EIB-E30-35-042-01-20 - Eibach PRO-LIFT Springs​	1​	$202.50​	$202.50​

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[CoronaRaptor]

Looks good, what did you pay for the rear shocks though?

 

[2slo4u]

Truck looks great. You’re brave for using a loaner coil compressor from O’Reillys. I borrowed ones of those to change the coils on a Miata and I was nervous if they’d hold up

 

[Stingray23]

Is it necessary to change out the Upper Insulators and Shock mounts whenever changing to new shocks? I'm about to get my shocks/springs replaced but didnt order those parts.

 

[mprice1234]

Is it necessary to change out the Upper Insulators and Shock mounts whenever changing to new shocks? I'm about to get my shocks/springs replaced but didnt order those parts.

If you don't change them out its like taking a shower and putting your dirty underwear back on!

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

If you don't change them out its like taking a shower and putting your dirty underwear back on!

hey, dont knock it until you try it.

 

[Stingray23]

Ordered. Thanks

 

[robert berry]

My 2014 screw with 155,000 miles on all original shocks and coils got new Eibach 2.5" pro lift coils and all 4 factory new fox shocks from Ford parts America. Did the work myself and had an alignment done after. Truck was only 1/2" front high for a week and now has settled to perfectly even with the rear. Here's the total cost breakdown, Eibach springs were on sale at real truck for $202 when I got them but they can be had for $300 now. Got the front shocks from rock auto MOTORCRAFT ASH12263.

Truck rides much better now. Huge upgrade. My truck used to brake dive hard and bounce on rough terrain. Rides like it should now, only slightly stiffer. I did all this in May and have 165,000 miles now, everything is still good.

Front shocks are set to bottom perch and I used free loaner coil compressors from O'reilly auto parts to compress the coils. Took 1 full day start to finish. Didn't use Geiser coils because I didn't see the value in spending $350 more for a slightly softer ride. The truck already rides very soft.

Part Number​	Part Name​	Price​	Quantity​	Total​
AL3Z-18A099-A​	Shock Mount​	$39.39​	2​	$78.78​
7L1Z-5415-A​	Upper Insulator​	$14.81​	2​	$29.62​
BL3Z18125K​	Shock Absorber​	$367.17​	2​	$734.34​

Subtotal: $842.74​

Estimated Shipping via Standard Shipping: $73.03​

Discount: -$42.14​

Total: $873.63​

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ITEM​	QTY​	PRICE​	SUBTOTAL​
EIB-E30-35-042-01-20 - Eibach PRO-LIFT Springs​	1​	$202.50​	$202.50​

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how much for the rear shocks ?

 

[SVTWillis]

I bought my rear shocks from Rock Auto back in mid July for $863 shipped to my house.

 

[SonomaGen1Raptor]

Is it necessary to change out the Upper Insulators and Shock mounts whenever changing to new shocks? I'm about to get my shocks/springs replaced but didnt order those parts.

I would because then you don’t have to take apart the old assemblies. Also rubber drys out and cracks with age.