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T4R416 11-06-2020 12:20 AM

Bilstein 5100/ eibach springs OR Eibach pro truck lift system?
 
As the title states, I Am TORN!! I’ve heard and read nothing but good about bilstein and lots of it!! And I thought I was sold, until I saw the complete eibach kit for only about $150 more... now my initial plan was to get the bilstein 5100 all around with the eibach pro springs that way if I ever wanted to lift even more I can notch up front and maybe add spacer in rear.. but now I’m looking into the complete eibach kit... there doesn’t seem to be too much info on this kit.. Is there something I’m missing ? Have you guys ran this or the bilstein eibach combo? Is it worth the extra $150? My goal is a slight lift , while still
Maintain a nice ride that’s not harsh!
Oh and one more thing the eibach kit is made specifically for the 5th gen ... so that’s a plus I assume!

KEVIN C. 11-07-2020 06:38 AM

I highly recommend the Eibach Pro Truck Lift. Tons of info on the T4R thread here:
http://https://www.toyota-4runner.or...ruck-lift.html

Drobs 11-07-2020 06:45 PM

If I were you, I'd do the full Eibach kit.
I like mine.

T4R416 11-09-2020 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by KEVIN C. (Post 3564169)
I highly recommend the Eibach Pro Truck Lift. Tons of info on the T4R thread here:
http://https://www.toyota-4runner.or...ruck-lift.html

Thank you so much!

T4R416 11-09-2020 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drobs (Post 3564296)
If I were you, I'd do the full Eibach kit.
I like mine.

After further research...... ORDERED! Thanks!

MAST4R 11-09-2020 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by T4R416 (Post 3564619)
After further research...... ORDERED! Thanks!

Sounds right to me for two reasons:

1/Newer, more sophisticated valving design
2/ Full combo: shocks matched to springs. If I were to get Dobs springs, I would get Dobs shocks, too. They are plenty good enough. In fact, I would rather have those than 5100s.

nimby 11-09-2020 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T4R416 (Post 3563761)
As the title states, I Am TORN!! I’ve heard and read nothing but good about bilstein and lots of it!! And I thought I was sold, until I saw the complete eibach kit for only about $150 more... now my initial plan was to get the bilstein 5100 all around with the eibach pro springs that way if I ever wanted to lift even more I can notch up front and maybe add spacer in rear.. but now I’m looking into the complete eibach kit... there doesn’t seem to be too much info on this kit.. Is there something I’m missing ? Have you guys ran this or the bilstein eibach combo? Is it worth the extra $150? My goal is a slight lift , while still
Maintain a nice ride that’s not harsh!
Oh and one more thing the eibach kit is made specifically for the 5th gen ... so that’s a plus I assume!

The Eibach shocks have different lift height settings....... just like Bilstein 5100's.

The Eibachs ride better than Bilstein 5100's IMO. I think they are worth the extra price tag.

Crikeymike 11-09-2020 05:03 PM

I'd say get it all from one place, go for Eibach. Then you'll get their full support if you need help in the future.

mark@eibach 11-13-2020 07:49 PM

Thank you for the kind words all. We have spent a lot of time fine tuning these kits to hit the mark for the masses.
@T4R416 be sure to post pics when you're done with the install!

T4R416 11-15-2020 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mark@eibach (Post 3566617)
Thank you for the kind words all. We have spent a lot of time fine tuning these kits to hit the mark for the masses.
@T4R416 be sure to post pics when you're done with the install!

Will do..I also was told that these are adjustable fronts? So like the 5100s? But the kit is advertised 2.5” front snd 1” rear..? Assuming set at a certain perch to achieve this...?

nimby 11-15-2020 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by T4R416 (Post 3567093)
Will do..I also was told that these are adjustable fronts? So like the 5100s? But the kit is advertised 2.5” front snd 1” rear..? Assuming set at a certain perch to achieve this...?

It's a 2.75" lift if you buy the kit, which comes with front and rear shocks and front and rear lift coils.

However, you can just buy the front adjustable shocks and use your stock coils to adjust your lift height anywhere from 0" up to 2.5".......just like a Bilstein 5100.

Amazon.com: Eibach E60-82-071-02-10 Pro-Truck Sport Shock, 1 Pack: Automotive

T4R416 11-15-2020 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by nimby (Post 3567127)
It's a 2.75" lift if you buy the kit, which comes with front and rear shocks and front and rear lift coils.

However, you can just buy the front adjustable shocks and use your stock coils to adjust your lift height anywhere from 0" up to 2.5".......just like a Bilstein 5100.

Amazon.com: Eibach E60-82-071-02-10 Pro-Truck Sport Shock, 1 Pack: Automotive

Perfect I bought the kit ,!So I won’t need to mess with perches correct and It will be 2.75” lift? Thanks again!

nimby 11-16-2020 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by T4R416 (Post 3567369)
Perfect I bought the kit ,!So I won’t need to mess with perches correct and It will be 2.75” lift? Thanks again!

Yes.

Just make sure the spring perch is at the lowest setting and with the coils in the kit, you will be sitting at 2.75" in front.

T4R416 11-17-2020 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by nimby (Post 3567604)
Yes.

Just make sure the spring perch is at the lowest setting and with the coils in the kit, you will be sitting at 2.75" in front.

Sounds perfect! 🙏🏽🙏🏽 Thank you!

dabigmon1985 11-17-2020 05:14 PM

I just put 5100s on my truck along with dobinson springs. They both are unreal. I would highly recommend this setup!


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