Eibach pro truck stage 2 R

[Ready Go]

I know this is the Stage 2R post, but I finally got my Stage 2 on last week. Drove it for about 150 miles now, much better than 77k mile OEM shocks.

	Before	0 Miles	150 Miles	Wanted
Driver Front	39.75	41.5	40.25	40
Pass Front	40	41.5	40.75	40
Driver Rear	41	42	40.5	41
Pass Rear	41.25	42	41.25	41.25

My UCA ball joints are shot, so while I'm replacing those I'll adjust the fronts. Before I installed I had a 1/2" spacer in the driver rear, but I left it out. I'll put that back in too to make everything pretty near equal.

Yep..I'm running a 1" LR & 0.5" RR spacers to L/R balance.
So far, I'm about 500 miles on the Stage2 COs and 200 miles on alignment..and holding tight at 40.25" at all four corners.

 

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[LaxDfns15]

Yep..I'm running a 1" LR & 0.5" RR spacers to L/R balance.
So far, I'm about 500 miles on the Stage2 COs and 200 miles on alignment..and holding tight at 40.25" at all four corners.

My Timber Grove bags lifted the rear 0.5" even at 5 psi so technically I'll be the same on the rears after I put the 0.5" spacer back in. Overall 3" front, 2" rear lift I like having just a bit of rake as it takes away the appearance of being nose high. With how round the front of these trucks are it looks like a whale coming up for air whenever the rear sags.

 

[troymi]

I got my truck back yesterday. I changed the rear Eibach springs back to the ORG/Max Tow springs that came as OE. Also added Hellwig rear sway bar. Rotated and balanced the big beast tires and the returns are huge. Ride is much better than prior. Hellwig is great but I'm attributing this to rear springs. Only down side: The rear went up about 1/2" from my tape so the front is now down a little more than preferred.

I'm going to tow a load this weekend so I'll see how much droop I get in the rear. But, I'm probably going to have to lift the front up at least 1/2"-3/4" to make it look right to my eye. I parked in a spot that's little low in front but this still shows the rear up balance.

 

[Ready Go]

I got my truck back yesterday. I changed the rear Eibach springs back to the ORG/Max Tow springs that came as OE. Also added Hellwig rear sway bar. Rotated and balanced the big beast tires and the returns are huge. Ride is much better than prior. Hellwig is great but I'm attributing this to rear springs. Only down side: The rear went up about 1/2" from my tape so the front is now down a little more than preferred.

I'm going to tow a load this weekend so I'll see how much droop I get in the rear. But, I'm probably going to have to lift the front up at least 1/2"-3/4" to make it look right to my eye. I parked in a spot that's little low in front but this still shows the rear up balance.

Good news is...leveling up the front Stage2 COs is very easy...just jack up the front of the truck and crank up the front adjusters..wheels stay on even. I highly suggest spaying the strut threads above the lower spring collar with WD40 as it makes the adjustments much smoother and easier to do.

 

[Jarrod51]

Are the 2R rear shocks a bit softer for road use compared to the standard 2 rear shocks? I've seen some conflicting info about this. Found a great deal on some brand new 2R rear shocks that I jumped on but am questioning if I should go with the 2 series instead. I mainly use the truck for road only with minimal towing but prefer a softer, more floaty feel, so I opted for the 2R rear shocks.

Also curious if the front coilovers in the 2R kit are the same exact coilovers that come in the regular 2 kit?

 

[CHeYeNNe71]

I'd bet same valving, but better cooling with 2R.

 

[rick619]

Following. The 2R kit looks like my best option. I like the Fox kit, but this is more within my budget. Mostly street driving. I've had it 2 years and haven't taken it offroad yet. Though I intend to if I get this kit.

What are you guys paying for the install including the CA's?