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I also left mine at the stock setting. IMHO it’s perfect. I’ve put about 2k miles on mine and I’m still amazed at how much nicer the truck is to drive now. It’s super smooth on the highway and yet it doesn’t have that floaty/boaty wallow feel that the stock suspension has. Once you install the Eibachs you’ll realize how under damped the stock suspension was.
No lift whatsoever? I have 35’s i am putting on,.. therefore, gonna have to jack it up a little bit. I heard lots of good things about this lift. We shall see. The price was a big draw
 
No lift whatsoever? I have 35’s i am putting on,.. therefore, gonna have to jack it up a little bit. I heard lots of good things about this lift. We shall see. The price was a big draw
No, I meant that I left the struts as Eibach set them. I wound up with 1.5” of lift in the front.
 
I just ordered the Eibach Pro Truck 2R kit from Hotshot Offroad when the sale started. I wanted to check if anyone who has installed this kit bought the adjustable cam nuts, and whether they're worth getting or if they're not necessary for our Tremors.

Can't wait to get it and install it. I had 2" AS puck on my 22 Tremor and wanted to go full suspension on my 24.
 
I just ordered the Eibach Pro Truck 2R kit from Hotshot Offroad when the sale started. I wanted to check if anyone who has installed this kit bought the adjustable cam nuts, and whether they're worth getting or if they're not necessary for our Tremors.

Can't wait to get it and install it. I had 2" AS puck on my 22 Tremor and wanted to go full suspension on my 24.
When I installed mine set at 2 inches the only thing that changed was the toe. Camber and Caster remained set at where it came from the factory. I really do not see a need for the adjustment kit. BTW you do not need the kit to adjust camber or caster, the kit just makes it easier.
 
When I installed mine set at 2 inches the only thing that changed was the toe. Camber and Caster remained set at where it came from the factory. I really do not see a need for the adjustment kit. BTW you do not need the kit to adjust camber or caster, the kit just makes it easier.
My alignment after install was well within oe specs. No issues or adjustments needed
 
When I installed mine set at 2 inches the only thing that changed was the toe. Camber and Caster remained set at where it came from the factory. I really do not see a need for the adjustment kit. BTW you do not need the kit to adjust camber or caster, the kit just makes it easier.
Perfect! I appreciate the quick reply. I am planning to install Friday but might do the rears after work today so less work to finish on Friday. I ordered from Hotshot Offroad yesterday at about 1pm and the kit was delivered today at about 10:30am. I was not expecting next day delivery but I guess it is because it shipped from DFW to me in Central Texas.
 
I'm looking at getting the Eibach lift and adding 17 inch Raptor takeoffs. Assuming I try to increase the front lift as little as possible without rubbing, would I be better off with the stock Raptor 315/70/17 KO2s or skinny 35/11.50/17?

The 35s are roughly an inch narrower, but obviously a little taller. I'm leaning towards the KO2 takeoffs, but found a decent deal in my area with new skinny 35s.

Thanks
 
I'm looking at getting the Eibach lift and adding 17 inch Raptor takeoffs. Assuming I try to increase the front lift as little as possible without rubbing, would I be better off with the stock Raptor 315/70/17 KO2s or skinny 35/11.50/17?

The 35s are roughly an inch narrower, but obviously a little taller. I'm leaning towards the KO2 takeoffs, but found a decent deal in my area with new skinny 35s.

Thanks

I have 2024 base raptor takeoffs and no rubbing except that the threaded part extending from lower ball joint on the knuckle scratched a bit. I took an angle grinder to that part. Eibach 2R.
 
Can anyone that has the Eibach kit installed take a look and see if they are making contact with steering knuckle and steering stop on lower control arm? I was just under the truck and noticed what looks like a decent amount of contact on the driver side at the steering knuckle and lower control arm steering stop. Has anyone seen this or is that normal after lift? I have a little over 500 miles on it now and it looks like this.
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Can some of you guys post pictures of your CV angles?
 
What's the overall consensus on UCAs? I'm going with the 2r and when my stock tires are used up, I'll find some raptor takeoffs with 35s. Thanks!
 
I personally do not see a need for UCA's with the 2r kit on a Tremor. After installing these on mine, set at 2 inches above stock, camber and caster was basically unchanged, toe on the other hand was drastically changed so an alignment is definitely needed. There is plenty of adjustment left over in regards to camber and camber to change things if you want and there is no issue with ball joint binding or with the upper control arms hitting anything at full droop.
 
I personally do not see a need for UCA's with the 2r kit on a Tremor. After installing these on mine, set at 2 inches above stock, camber and caster was basically unchanged, toe on the other hand was drastically changed so an alignment is definitely needed. There is plenty of adjustment left over in regards to camber and camber to change things if you want and there is no issue with ball joint binding or with the upper control arms hitting anything at full droop.
Awesome. Thank you! I didn't do the ucas on my 2016 after installing my Bilstein 6112s then ended up going back and doing it. Your comment saves me a solid amount of money. Your check is in the mail
 
I saw this post and had to comment.

Most of the eibach shocks are digressive in design, but some of the reservoir rear shocks like the ones on the F-150 and tremor are a bit more linear. If you go for the non-reservoir version the shock will be more digressive. Additionallly shock surplus discovered during testing that the 2R kits don't behave well at max lift on the trucks with lifted springs, like the tremor, when you push the preload past 1.7". So they are recommending to their customers that the max preload lift stay under 1.5" for correct bump and droop behavior. This likely explains why you saw contact on your steering knuckle in the post above. If you have a normal height F150 you probably could use the full 2" without major issues, outside of losing compression height.

Lastly Eibach is developing a 2.5" body shock that should land in the 4th qtr of 2025. That 2.5R with coils kit is expected to land around the $2k mark.

The current 2 inch body is just barely able to control a 33" tire under fast thrashing, which is where it really starts to show its weaknesses. I'm not knocking it, as it really is one of the best OEM shock upgrades out there. The 2.5 are intended to take that to the next level and and provide an option that should control larger tires under adverse terrain or heavy loads. My best guess is it will ride as well if not better than the current 2R and fill the market pricing hole between custom tuned Fox 2.5's and the Bilstein 6112s. A better comparison would be to consider them as a low budget version of the Bilstein 8112.
 
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I saw this post and had to comment.

Most of the eibach shocks are digressive in design, but some of the reservoir rear shocks like the ones on the F-150 and tremor are a bit more linear. If you go for the non-reservoir version the shock will be more digressive. Additionallly shock surplus discovered during testing that the 2R kits don't behave well at max lift on the trucks with lifted springs, like the tremor, when you push the preload past 1.7". So they are recommending to their customers that the max preload lift stay under 1.5" for correct bump and droop behavior. This likely explains why you saw contact on your steering knuckle in the post above. If you have a normal height F150 you probably could use the full 2" without major issues, outside of losing compression height.

Lastly Eibach is developing a 2.5" body shock that should land in the 4th qtr of 2025. That 2.5R with coils kit is expected to land around the $2k mark.

The current 2 inch body is just barely able to control a 33" tire under fast thrashing, which is where it really starts to show its weaknesses. I'm not knocking it, as it really is one of the best OEM shock upgrades out there. The 2.5 are intended to take that to the next level and and provide an option that should control larger tires under adverse terrain or heavy loads. My best guess is it will ride as well if not better than the current 2R and fill the market pricing hole between custom tuned Fox 2.5's and the Bilstein 6112s. A better comparison would be to consider them as a low budget version of the Bilstein 8112.
Welcome to the forum Chevy man. 🤔😎
 
I saw this post and had to comment.

Most of the eibach shocks are digressive in design, but some of the reservoir rear shocks like the ones on the F-150 and tremor are a bit more linear. If you go for the non-reservoir version the shock will be more digressive. Additionallly shock surplus discovered during testing that the 2R kits don't behave well at max lift on the trucks with lifted springs, like the tremor, when you push the preload past 1.7". So they are recommending to their customers that the max preload lift stay under 1.5" for correct bump and droop behavior. This likely explains why you saw contact on your steering knuckle in the post above. If you have a normal height F150 you probably could use the full 2" without major issues, outside of losing compression height.

Lastly Eibach is developing a 2.5" body shock that should land in the 4th qtr of 2025. That 2.5R with coils kit is expected to land around the $2k mark.

The current 2 inch body is just barely able to control a 33" tire under fast thrashing, which is where it really starts to show its weaknesses. I'm not knocking it, as it really is one of the best OEM shock upgrades out there. The 2.5 are intended to take that to the next level and and provide an option that should control larger tires under adverse terrain or heavy loads. My best guess is it will ride as well if not better than the current 2R and fill the market pricing hole between custom tuned Fox 2.5's and the Bilstein 6112s. A better comparison would be to consider them as a low budget version of the Bilstein 8112.
Thank you! I'm still a bit off from being able to afford so what's another 800 to save up for better? I appreciate this info
 
Welcome to the forum Chevy man. 🤔😎
Be gentle.

I plan way in advance. Covid, Tariffs, supply and demand and market conditions, you have to.

20 years of driving Fords and the last round I decided to purchase a Chevy. I'm seriously considering a Tremor for my next truck.
 
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I saw this post and had to comment.

Most of the eibach shocks are digressive in design, but some of the reservoir rear shocks like the ones on the F-150 and tremor are a bit more linear. If you go for the non-reservoir version the shock will be more digressive. Additionallly shock surplus discovered during testing that the 2R kits don't behave well at max lift on the trucks with lifted springs, like the tremor, when you push the preload past 1.7". So they are recommending to their customers that the max preload lift stay under 1.5" for correct bump and droop behavior. This likely explains why you saw contact on your steering knuckle in the post above. If you have a normal height F150 you probably could use the full 2" without major issues, outside of losing compression height.

Lastly Eibach is developing a 2.5" body shock that should land in the 4th qtr of 2025. That 2.5R with coils kit is expected to land around the $2k mark.

The current 2 inch body is just barely able to control a 33" tire under fast thrashing, which is where it really starts to show its weaknesses. I'm not knocking it, as it really is one of the best OEM shock upgrades out there. The 2.5 are intended to take that to the next level and and provide an option that should control larger tires under adverse terrain or heavy loads. My best guess is it will ride as well if not better than the current 2R and fill the market pricing hole between custom tuned Fox 2.5's and the Bilstein 6112s. A better comparison would be to consider them as a low budget version of the Bilstein 8112.
Just Curious how you know this is happening. I couldn't find any info about it. I've heard about tremor specific stuff coming out before and it never happen or taking years so sorry for my question!
 
Just Curious how you know this is happening. I couldn't find any info about it. I've heard about tremor specific stuff coming out before and it never happen or taking years so sorry for my question!
Shock surplus has a 20 second clip hinting about them, in their official Instagram account. They don't call out the tremor specifically, they did mention in one of their other reviews that Eibach is developing something new for the F150 scheduled to be released towards the end of this year, ( it doesn't take a rocket scientist to put the two comments together) and that this new line will be available for other manufacturers later in 2026.
 
Eibach Pro 2R went on this week along with Raptor wheels and tires. The lower ball joint stud had to be trimmed to get the Raptor wheels to fit with no rubbing. Coilovers were set perfectly from the factory and no adjustments were needed to fit the Raptor takeoffs. The truck realigned to factory specs with no issues and the ride is improved in my opinion.

Wife agrees that it is better and says that she can definitely tell that it doesn't feel as "floaty". The truck performed better with the Eibach setup on a washboard section of road at 50 mph. With the factory shocks I would have been in the ditch. Still wasn't completely planted on the washboards, but a vast improvement.

One noticeable difference that I can feel is that the steering is noticeably lighter when turning. I'm not sure if it's due to the lift or the tires or a combination of the two. It's not better or worse than before, just different.

So far, I can say that I would definitely recommend this setup for anyone that is looking for a mild lift that will get you close to level. I'll post pictures soon.
 

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