Eibach pro truck stage 2 R

[gomango392]

Man what an awesome setup this is. Definitely the best entry level suspension system out there. Comes complete with front and rear suspension upgrades, easy to install thanks to the pre assembled coilovers and easy to adjust height with the threaded body!

Ride is much better over factory (you really notice the difference when you hit bumps)

Softer all around, better than the bilstein 5100s. Give it a little longer and this will be the go to setup like the 5100s used to be. This is a 5100 on steroids. Better handing over stock with the digressive valving like the bilstein but what the bilsteins don't have that the eibach does have is the use of linear shims to improve the on road ride and help counter the nature of a digressive valved shock which is stiff and firm. Eibach rides much softer because of that. Also an engineered spring thats rated for the preload that's being out on it vs running a 5100 and a stock spring that is not rated for the preload that is being put on that oem spring.

 

[HemiDude]

These are on my list when it comes time to replace the factory setup, good to hear a positive review of them.

 

[H2OMAN]

Good job. Don't forget, Eibach makes all of the coils for Fox. So, they know what they are doing. Decades of race tech in their stuff.

 

[deeve]

Funny... your video appeared on my YouTube feed before I saw this post. Looking forward to watching it. Thank you for putting it together.

DAVE

 

[gomango392]

Funny... your video appeared on my YouTube feed before I saw this post. Looking forward to watching it. Thank you for putting it together.

DAVE

My pleasure!!

 

[gomango392]

These are on my list when it comes time to replace the factory setup, good to hear a positive review of them.

You won't regret it, really awesome setup!

 

[gomango392]

Good job. Don't forget, Eibach makes all of the coils for Fox. So, they know what they are doing. Decades of race tech in their stuff.

Absolutely! They also make the springs for ADS racing shocks as well pretty cool! Says a lot about their springs

 

[CalvinC]

I love my Eibach coilovers, though I don't have the remote reservoirs form the 2R version in the rear, and wonder what difference that might make in the everyday ride

(I know the reservoir will enhance fade resistance, but what I'm wondering is if they made changes to the valving since a RR gives them more room and stroke to work with).

 

[H2OMAN]

I love my Eibach coilovers, though I don't have the remote reservoirs form the 2R version in the rear, and wonder what difference that might make in the everyday ride

(I know the reservoir will enhance fade resistance, but what I'm wondering is if they made changes to the valving since a RR gives them more room and stroke to work with).

They appear to be valved the same. The reservoirs just get the additional oil. Pro-Truck-Lift Stage 2R

 

[gomango392]

I love my Eibach coilovers, though I don't have the remote reservoirs form the 2R version in the rear, and wonder what difference that might make in the everyday ride

(I know the reservoir will enhance fade resistance, but what I'm wondering is if they made changes to the valving since a RR gives them more room and stroke to work with).

Yes they are valved differently, they are linear valved vs the standard monotubes that are digressive valved so on road, the R will be slightly softer due to the linear valving

 

[CalvinC]

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Yes they are valved differently, they are linear valved vs the standard monotubes that are digressive valved so on road, the R will be slightly softer due to the linear valving

I should probably call Eibach anyway to confirm given the conflicting info.

I would be willing to spend the money on trying new rears if they are different, but not if they are valved the same.

 

[gomango392]

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I should probably call Eibach anyway to confirm given the conflicting info.

I would be willing to spend the money on trying new rears if they are different, but not if they are valved the same.

What conflicting info are you being given brother? I have direct contact info to the director of marketing and sales at Eibach. I know more than the average guy on the web haha!

 

[CalvinC]

What conflicting info are you being given brother? I have direct contact info to the director of marketing and sales at Eibach. I know more than the average guy on the web haha!

Just the 2 posts immediately above mine in this here thread is all.

If you’ve got the good scoop that’s awesome. It might be worth the gamble.

 

[gomango392]

Just the 2 posts immediately above mine in this here thread is all.

If you’ve got the good scoop that’s awesome. It might be worth the gamble.

Ahh okay. I see now. Yeah the Rs are linear valved and the regular monotubes are digressive valved. Linear valving is a little softer. Soon they will be dropping the 2.5s i would wait for that! I think late fall

 

[troymi]

Ok, this thread popped up at a good time. I have a 25 Laramie with ORG so basically Rebel suspension. I can buy the Eibach updated leveling struts in front and use my existing OE springs, or they sell the Eibach "updated" springs to go with the new struts. But...no coil over assembly for the 25.

What is the diff in the Eibach spring vs the OE ORG spring? And how does either compare to the Eibach coil over that is not offered for the 25 yet?

 

[gomango392]

Ok, this thread popped up at a good time. I have a 25 Laramie with ORG so basically Rebel suspension. I can buy the Eibach updated leveling struts in front and use my existing OE springs, or they sell the Eibach "updated" springs to go with the new struts. But...no coil over assembly for the 25.

What is the diff in the Eibach spring vs the OE ORG spring? And how does either compare to the Eibach coil over that is not offered for the 25 yet?

So the stage 2 will be dropping very very soon for the 25s. We have part numbers and all I am able to pre order with our contact at Eibach if its something you want!

As far as the differences go, the main difference will be the valving. The stage 1 kit uses digressive valving and will ride more stiff and be more jarring over bumps vs the stage 2 thats digressive valved but uses linear shimming to allow it to ride softer over a strictly digressive valved shock.

If you go the stage 1 route, get the eibach springs as they are designed to ride optimal with the pre load that will be put on that spring which will soften the blow of the digressive valving a little bit. The OEM springs aren't made to have the pre load that will be put on them with the new shocks which will make bumps more jarring.

The difference in the different OEM springs is just a matter of height in the springs. Taller springs and on rebels, better shocks.

 

[LaramieMarryme]

Man what an awesome setup this is. Definitely the best entry level suspension system out there. Comes complete with front and rear suspension upgrades, easy to install thanks to the pre assembled coilovers and easy to adjust height with the threaded body!

Ride is much better over factory (you really notice the difference when you hit bumps)

Softer all around, better than the bilstein 5100s. Give it a little longer and this will be the go to setup like the 5100s used to be. This is a 5100 on steroids. Better handing over stock with the digressive valving like the bilstein but what the bilsteins don't have that the eibach does have is the use of linear shims to improve the on road ride and help counter the nature of a digressive valved shock which is stiff and firm. Eibach rides much softer because of that. Also an engineered spring thats rated for the preload that's being out on it vs running a 5100 and a stock spring that is not rated for the preload that is being put on that oem spring.

Is the Eibach stage 2 a better set up than the Bilstien 6112 front & 5160 rear? For a 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie 2WD?

 

[H2OMAN]

Is the Eibach stage 2 a better set up than the Bilstien 6112 front & 5160 rear? For a 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie 2WD?

Maybe. The 6112 has a 60 MM body. So, it holds a lot more fluid. The 5160's are roughly the same as the Eibach S2.

 

[gomango392]

Yes and no. It depends on what you're doing with the truck. As far as the 6112 vs the eibach coilovers, the eibachs will ride better on road as they're valved a little softer. They also do better on lower speed bumps and lower speed offroading in general.

If you plan on doing higher speed offroading, you will benefit from the 6112's 2.5" shock body as it will recover faster.

In a nutshell, if you don't do much high speed offroading, you're better off with the eibach coilovers as they have better on road manners, come pre assembled ready to be bolted into the truck and can be adjusted on the truck vs the bilstein which would require complete front end and shock disassembly to adjust height. They also dont adjust height by the 1/8 either.

As for the rear shocks, the 2Rs are a better option in both on and offroad situations as they're valved linear vs 5160s digressive valving So they will be stiffer all the time. The R shocks have a better balance of on and offroad ride.

 

[Ready Go]

Ahh okay. I see now. Yeah the Rs are linear valved and the regular monotubes are digressive valved. Linear valving is a little softer. Soon they will be dropping the 2.5s i would wait for that! I think late fall

Are you saying Eibach is dropping the 2025s or that they coming out with 2.5"s ??