Eibach springs installed

[MasterWaterSkier]

Hey .. looks like the guy did a nice job. I am just outside of MPS in WI and looking for some suspension work on my Gen1.. I am curious of who your "local Mechanic" is.. i can IM if you don't want to share it publicly.

 

[oliver1539]

I have eibach is the front and deavers add a leaf in the rear. I’m lucky to live close to a great suspension shop. The add a leaf and the instal was 350 for parts and Install. It sits level. View attachment 163667View attachment 163668View attachment 163669View attachment 163670

Nice! I didn’t know we could get aal for these trucks

 

[Daniel Worm]

Nice! I didn’t know we could get aal for these trucks

I didn't either, until I found this https://www.peaksuspension.com/products/add-a-leaf-17-raptor
Now I have a set on the way.

 

[oliver1539]

I didn't either, until I found this https://www.peaksuspension.com/products/add-a-leaf-17-raptor
Now I have a set on the way.

Same here. Should be Monday

 

[CHMP]

I went for Deaver +3s after my Eibachs went nose high by half an inch. Pricey upgrade but damn does it improve everything about the rear end. Especially noticeable when you've got a couple hundred pounds in the bed.

Just one note from my research for those looking to do a complete leaf pack, go with Icons over Deavers if you tow a fair bit.

 

[sixshooter_45]

I went for Deaver +3s after my Eibachs went nose high by half an inch. Pricey upgrade but damn does it improve everything about the rear end. Especially noticeable when you've got a couple hundred pounds in the bed.

Just one note from my research for those looking to do a complete leaf pack, go with Icons over Deavers if you tow a fair bit.

So why is that?

 

[VMRaptor]

I want to level my truck with springs and bring the back end up. I want to do so without having to touch the rear at this time. Any recommendations? I don't want my nose higher, if anything it can be level or slighting lower than rear. Just want an overall level look and keep my nice factory ride.

 

[Syberspace]

Thank you for the info about RAS. Two questions: Does it interfere with the active valve shocks? Is the improved ride noticeable keeping OEM springs?

It does not interfere with the live valve as far as I can tell. Ride is slightly stiffer, but still compliant. Now that I have had it for a few weeks, I still love it. And when I say stiffer, it is just barely noticable.

 

[Syberspace]

Does this RAS help with rear end squat when loading up the bed ?

That is the main idea for the RAS on a stock suspension... I used it to raise the rear to match the Eibachs up front... low cost option... I don't intend on taking mine on anything serious enough to use the full suspension travel, but I do think it would handle it... maybe not jumps.
I will let you know how it works when I put my trailer on next weekend. 7500 lb fully enclosed race trailer with gear and car.

 

[Syberspace]

Also, did you install the RAS and leaf springs? The rear of your truck looks high compared to mine.

Just the RAS. It sits about 1/2" high in the rear. I like it that way, as i usually have something in the bed and it sits pretty level when I do.