Eibach HD springs + 1in spring spacers rear

[ScarlettHogg]

I think I have a successful install. As some of you know I’ve been battling some heavy rear end sag as a result of added weight. I started with Eibach rear HD springs and that was better but not the best, so now I’m testing the springs with the FMI rear bump stop and 1in spring spacer setup and so far the results are amazing. Long term testing needed. I would not do this if you do not have full time additional weight on the rear.

 

[FULLTHROTTLERICK]

Didnt they say you’d have spring bind and all sorts of problems? Doesn’t look much different than our spring even with the spacer. Looks good man!

 

[FULLTHROTTLERICK]

Post a pic of just the Eibach rear HDs for reference

 

[ScarlettHogg]

Didnt they say you’d have spring bind and all sorts of problems? Doesn’t look much different than our spring even with the spacer.

Yes they did say that, but I counted blocked out coils before and after the spacers and they are exactly the same in every way. Unless there is something I’m missing everything looks the same plus an inch.

 

[ScarlettHogg]

Post a pic of just the Eibach rear HDs for reference

 

[FULLTHROTTLERICK]

Any noticeable difference in ride? how are the hydro bumps? Think they’re necessary if we’re doing the 3/4” spacer?

 

[ScarlettHogg]

Feels better than just the springs. I’m assuming it’s a weight distribution thing. I romped on it pretty hard to work. No movement no weird sounds

 

[FULLTHROTTLERICK]

Are both pics of spring with truck on the ground? If so, it almost looks like its better with the spacer lol

 

[ScarlettHogg]

Are both pics of spring with truck on the ground? If so, it almost looks like its better with the spacer lol

Yep both in ground. Still working fine as of now

 

[FULLTHROTTLERICK]

Yep both in ground. Still working fine as of now

Have you bottomed out to see how the hydro bump is yet? Do you think the hydro bump is needed if we're just doing the 3/4" spacer?

 

[ScarlettHogg]

Have not bottomed out yet. According to FMI you have to have the bump stop for the 1in. I think you’d fine without it for the 3/4. I don’t wholly trust them since they said this setup was not possible.

 

[Dubstep Shep]

I might be about to follow your lead on this. I took a 2-week vacation up to Wyoming, and every time we drove at night, people got pissy and flashed their brights at me.

Even with the HD rears and the 1.6" fronts, my front sits higher loaded down.

 

[FULLTHROTTLERICK]

Have not bottomed out yet. According to FMI you have to have the bump stop for the 1in. I think you’d fine without it for the 3/4. I don’t wholly trust them since they said this setup was not possible.

Very true. Whenever a company tells me something is def not possible and then we do it without incident, it make me very wary about how much they really know lol. Keep us posted on how it goes as this may also be in our future as well. My only real concern is high speed/ wash-out

 

[ScarlettHogg]

I might be about to follow your lead on this. I took a 2-week vacation up to Wyoming, and every time we drove at night, people got pissy and flashed their brights at me.

Even with the HD rears and the 1.6" fronts, my front sits higher loaded down.

I live with my fingers on the the light switch so I can flash back. It’s terrible

 

[ScarlettHogg]

Very true. Whenever a company tells me something is def not possible and then we do it without incident, it make me very wary about how much they really know lol. Keep us posted on how it goes as this may also be in our future as well. My only real concern is high speed/ wash-out

Did a 10 minute 75mph highway stint yesterday. No issues still

 

[Dubstep Shep]

Did a 10 minute 75mph highway stint yesterday. No issues still

Any updates? I'm planning another Colorado trip and I'm considering putting the spacers in before I go.

 

[ScarlettHogg]

Any updates? I'm planning another Colorado trip and I'm considering putting the spacers in before I go.

No issues since this install. Rouhgly 10k miles.

 

[Dubstep Shep]

No issues since this install. Rouhgly 10k miles.

Nice! Thanks for the info, I think I'm going to follow your lead.