Eibach springs to lift rear for load?

[Raptor404]

Since the Geiser's were not in stock (I too ordered rears yesterday), I installed the Eibach's front and rear. Height was perfect. The reason being that the Raptor was getting shipped out to Denver for a camper. I knew it was going to sag. But it sagged a lot!! Drove it 2000 miles back home. Great drive. I have the Airlift bags at home but did not install them as I was going to wait and see. But I think having 1000+ lbs on the back 24/7, even with the Geiser springs, it will still sag. I am sure with the bags I can get the truck rear higher. Glad to hear Airflit will be coming out with the 5000 lbs bags soon.
Quick question... anyone here replace their rear springs at home? I paid a local shop to replace all 4 springs with the Eibach. I am going to leave the front springs in place, but I would like to save money and change the rears once the Geiser comes in. The rears "look" pretty straight forward not needing to remove any suspension arms/links, etc. Any insight? Thanks

 

[wmflyfisher]

Since the Geiser's were not in stock (I too ordered rears yesterday), I installed the Eibach's front and rear. Height was perfect. The reason being that the Raptor was getting shipped out to Denver for a camper. I knew it was going to sag. But it sagged a lot!! Drove it 2000 miles back home. Great drive. I have the Airlift bags at home but did not install them as I was going to wait and see. But I think having 1000+ lbs on the back 24/7, even with the Geiser springs, it will still sag. I am sure with the bags I can get the truck rear higher. Glad to hear Airflit will be coming out with the 5000 lbs bags soon.
Quick question... anyone here replace their rear springs at home? I paid a local shop to replace all 4 springs with the Eibach. I am going to leave the front springs in place, but I would like to save money and change the rears once the Geiser comes in. The rears "look" pretty straight forward not needing to remove any suspension arms/links, etc. Any insight? Thanks

I too would like to know how straight forward this is. Ordered the Geiser rears and would like to do the install myself if at all possible

 

[taquitos]

It’s infinitely easier with a lift. Like less than an hour. So I’d find a self service garage and book a couple of hours to be safe. With a lift, you pick it up just enough for the rear wheels to be off the ground and remove tires of course. Then put a jack under the rear differential to support it. After that, unbolt the bottom of the shocks. That will leave just the jack supporting the axle. Then slowly lower the axle while keeping an eye on the brake lines. The brake lines have enough slack for this to work, but you can obviously over do it. Lower the axle just enough to get the springs in and out by hand with no spring compressor. Bolt everything back up and you’re good to go.

 

[Raptor404]

It’s infinitely easier with a lift. Like less than an hour. So I’d find a self service garage and book a couple of hours to be safe. With a lift, you pick it up just enough for the rear wheels to be off the ground and remove tires of course. Then put a jack under the rear differential to support it. After that, unbolt the bottom of the shocks. That will leave just the jack supporting the axle. Then slowly lower the axle while keeping an eye on the brake lines. The brake lines have enough slack for this to work, but you can obviously over do it. Lower the axle just enough to get the springs in and out by hand with no spring compressor. Bolt everything back up and you’re good to go.

Thank you. I will report back. Springs should be here today or tomorrow.

 

[Spooder]

Per the recommendation above and a call to Eibach I put in the HD springs. Brought my rake right back up to 1.5 inches with my toppper and daily load. Now when I load up for x country or camping I should always be at or above level. Looking at the stock springs before the change and level all the progressive loops were compressed solid. Thanks for the advice Johnny Apollo