Thinking about getting this kit! Hey all, if you have this kit, would you mind posting your center hub to wheel fender measurements? Also list whether you have V6/V8, and any additional equipment added, as well as what perch you installed the front spring. And of course pictures are always great!
Experience with Eibach Pro Truck lift kit?
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gimlithepirate
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My measurements today:
FP: 21.25
FD: 20.25
RD: 21.75
RP: 21.75
Pic with 33s: Shared album - Google Photos
And with stock wheels and tires:
Shared album - Google Photos
I'm running a V8. I have another thread on here somewhere with details as to my impressions of the setup.
Can't say how much lift I gained since I forgot to measure before. This is not the kit for someone looking for a sky high lift. It's for people who want good clearance with stock UCAs.
Silver Stallion
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V8 - DF 21.5, PF 21.25, DR 23, PR 22.5
Mines set on the lowest notch in the front and I got a perfect 1" rake to level when loaded with gear. I also used a 10mm OME trim packer on the drivers rear for lean, which I don't think was needed. Now the drivers side is slightly higher but might it settle one day.
Originally I was going to run stock UCA but my alignment camber was only 1.7 and 2.4 so I'm now putting on JBA upper arms to correct caster.
Love the kit on and offroad, great value for money.
Thanks for the replies. If anyone else wants to add their measurements, that would be great.
This looks like a nice lift, but I'm not sure it is really a "2.75/1.0 inch" lift as indicated by Eibach. Looks closer to stock height, or maybe an inch or so of lift (my understanding is stock is 20" front, 22" rear).
This looks like a nice lift, but I'm not sure it is really a "2.75/1.0 inch" lift as indicated by Eibach. Looks closer to stock height, or maybe an inch or so of lift (my understanding is stock is 20" front, 22" rear).
Silver Stallion
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I got the lift numbers stated by Eibach, or at least very close, every vehicle seems to be slightly different depending on the sag of your old springs. Stock is about 19" front 21" rear. This is definately not a stock height kit. After my lift I almost fell jumping out because I wasn't used to the ride height yet haha.
gimlithepirate
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Agree with this. It's not like the dobinsons kit where it's "holy shit that's lifted." That said, this kit does work really well with stock UCAs.
I also think the claimed number will depend a lot on V6 vs V8. The nice part is the adjustable fronts give you some flexibility.
Thebeastlives
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Hit Hungry Valley OHV in Gorman CA today with a few Jeeps. Mainly green/blue trails. Eibach setup held up very well - handled everything I threw at it and it was nice to do those trails with a slight lift finally.
All in all the upgrade was as expected. Standard Eibach quality, flatter on sweeping highway sweeping turns, slightly stiffer yet progressive ride, less nose dive on braking.
Money well spent.
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Yea I used to love that place . My favorite trail is Miller Jeep trail but you have to go to the top of Alamo mtn from Gorman to reach it or google to other entrance. Great trail and far less traveled than the Gorman trails that you have to share with every offroad vehicle in southern California.
Funny - was just out in Gorman this past weekend with 115+ Toyota’s lol. Was fun and chilled
Miller looks great. Is it very technical/difficult or a moderate drive? Wouldn’t want to screw up and get stranded all the way out there given the length of the trail.
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Thebeastlives
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I would say moderate if you stay on the trail but there are sections designed to test the baddest vehicle. Those sections you got to turn on too. Most stock vehicles are tested the most at the entrance on the trail especially if you go to far eastern entrance. The 4wd club that maintains the trail does a great job making it something challenging to everyone
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Hey man, I'm getting this kit installed next week on an 07' v6. I've come to believe to keep the front shocks on the bottom notch but an slightly confused. Also would you recommend purchasing a quarter inch spacer for front or rear driver side. Thanks.
So I finally got my kit installed. Can't say enough about it. Got the truck back Tuesday, got brand new Toyo open country at2's 265/70/17 and it's great. No rubbing at full lock in either direction, we had no problems getting the alignment on point either. I did, purchase the wheelers quarter inch spacer and put it on the FRONT DRIVER SIDE and it's flush. I don't have pre or post lift corner heights but maybe I'll do that soon. Went from 157k shocks and struts to these and it floats. I would highly recommend this kit to anyone looking for a clean slightly raised look with better OEM factory suspension. The front shocks are fully adjustable, I have a v6 and went with the very bottom notch for height adjustment as recommended by Eibach. These are adjustable so in the future you can always get bigger springs to shoot up an inch or two. Very happy fella here.
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Griffin4Runner
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Hey [MENTION=177261]joneblaze[/MENTION] !
So I actually have the Eibach/Toytec Boss Lift Kit on my 3rd gen (I see that you have a 4th gen). The kit is no longer called the Boss kit; however, the link I attached is what I have.
I have the Eibach struts up front and love them. I have yet to delete by sway bar btw. That said, I haven't had any problems.
If you're going to lift your vehicle more than 2", my two strongest words of advice would be...
1. Replace your UCAs... this will allow for more movement, per say.
2. Replace your CV axles. After I lifted my 4runner, having a 3" lift basically ruined my CVs, so I replaced mine with CVJ axles. So far I absolutely love them. I have about 6k miles on them, about 750 miles offroad... maybe more. I did some pretty rough wheeling out in South Dakota (Black Hills) throughout May of this year.
That would be my biggest advice/input having lifted the front/rear end of my vehicle. Absolutely love Eibach thus far. If you want to see my setup, my IG is [MENTION=458966]Griffin4Runner[/MENTION]
Cheers!
So I actually have the Eibach/Toytec Boss Lift Kit on my 3rd gen (I see that you have a 4th gen). The kit is no longer called the Boss kit; however, the link I attached is what I have.
I have the Eibach struts up front and love them. I have yet to delete by sway bar btw. That said, I haven't had any problems.
If you're going to lift your vehicle more than 2", my two strongest words of advice would be...
1. Replace your UCAs... this will allow for more movement, per say.
2. Replace your CV axles. After I lifted my 4runner, having a 3" lift basically ruined my CVs, so I replaced mine with CVJ axles. So far I absolutely love them. I have about 6k miles on them, about 750 miles offroad... maybe more. I did some pretty rough wheeling out in South Dakota (Black Hills) throughout May of this year.
That would be my biggest advice/input having lifted the front/rear end of my vehicle. Absolutely love Eibach thus far. If you want to see my setup, my IG is [MENTION=458966]Griffin4Runner[/MENTION]
Cheers!
i had my lift done in stages as i was a tester 4th gen for eibach. first they put on all new shocks all around, +0" in the back, leveled in the front (2", i believe). took a bunch of measurements and had me come back a few weeks later after they dialed in the springs. this kit is basically a much nicer copy of 5100s with OME springs.
not the best iphone photos, but here you are.
stock with terrible XREAS:
with RHA shocks, stock shitty springs:
and here's how it sits now with the toytec I MEAN EIBACH springs.
i love it. i have 3" of lift and don't do anything where i'd need more than that. i don't think i'll ever want to drop the cash on kings or icons or anything, i only wish the springs were rated for a bit more because loaded up for a long road trip and it was sagging a little in the back...
Just to confirm, in that last picture you don't have any lift in the rear?
Grizzly Gamon
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V8 - DF 21.5, PF 21.25, DR 23, PR 22.5
Mines set on the lowest notch in the front and I got a perfect 1" rake to level when loaded with gear. I also used a 10mm OME trim packer on the drivers rear for lean, which I don't think was needed. Now the drivers side is slightly higher but might it settle one day.
Originally I was going to run stock UCA but my alignment camber was only 1.7 and 2.4 so I'm now putting on JBA upper arms to correct caster.
Love the kit on and offroad, great value for money.
Hey [MENTION=450744]Silver Stallion[/MENTION] - you're post was inspiration for me to order this exact lift kit for my 04' 4runner v8. I have 142k miles and it's on the stock suspension, bone stock truck.
I wanted to give it a mild lift while maintaining drivability as much as I can. I'm averaging 20.25 MPG and hoping it stays fairly close after the lift. What size tires were you running in that picture? I see your signature says 275-60-17. I was going to run 265-70-17 KO2's on some TRD Pro wheels which hopefully look right at home with this lift. Was also planning on running the fronts on the lowest notch like recommended.
Do you still enjoy this lift? Anything you recommend before I tear into it? Was going to order the JBA or SPC UCA's as well while I'm doing it.
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gimlithepirate
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My 0.02$ on the control arms, if you are going to run stockish wheels get SPC. The JBA ones are good, but need more clearance than the SPCs.
Grizzly Gamon
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Ok great, I will get the SPC UCA's!
I just saw your thread as well on this kit. Good read and review. Sounds like my research has pointed me in the right direction with my wants and needs. I don't need a monster lift and all the headaches that come with it. I just want something that looks aggressive with a nice stance. And something I can take to the majority of trail heads here in Colorado which shouldn't be a problem. I'm loving the 20+mpg and do not want to take much of that away going with a lift.
You still running the same kit? From what I can see I should be perfectly fine going to a 265-70-17 KO2. Should look a smidge bigger and fill the wheel well pretty decent. I just don't want the truck to look like it missed out on leg day LOL.
The only real complaint I read about this kit was someone (might have been you) saying the rear springs could be stiffer. More so, so they could handle the weight of loading up the truck for camping gear etc. There will be few times I would have it loaded up so I'm not super concerned. I may mount a hitch carrier on the back for a dirt bike at times but it wouldn't be full time. Also might have two big dogs back there with a car seat in the back seat. So not extremely loaded down - but definitely some weight at times.
Silver Stallion
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The lift is still great, no complaints. Only thing I would do differently is not use the 10mm trim packer as it wasn't needed, now my rear drivers side sits higher. Apparently the Eibach springs come pre settled.
I got the JBA arms and they are great. They were cheaper than SPC and any alignment shop can adjust them. Any tire under 32.2" will clear the JBA with stock wheels. My tire size is 275/70/16. It's pretty close to a 265/70/17. Just slightly wider and slightly shorter, still a 31" tire. If you plan on going with a larger tire like a 33" in the future go with SPC, they are easier to clear.
If you put on the heavier KO2's and a lift you will definately take a hit on MPG. I also have a roof basket now and only get about 15 MPG. Maybe a little more when highway cruising.
