I want to thank/big bump to ESM, DubStep Shep, FULLTHROTTLERICK, and Nick797 @ 797 Performance for all the great info and insights, as well as all others who posted on this and other Eibach threads. HUGE help, greatly appreciated.
Pulled the trigger on an Eibach Spring upgrade/lift for my 2023 TRX Lunar and could not be happier. Provided an immediate and NOTICEABLE driving improvement over stock springs...IMHO it is now much flatter in corners (less body roll), much improved "point and stick" vs. "turn and pray" cornering at speed, significantly less nose dive with hard braking, and I like what I will call a more "sportier" ride. Sucks up the bumps, seems to let the Bilsteins do their job, and rides smoothly and solidly (less floaty ride). Just confirms all the things others have stated. Hope it does not "settle" much and retains all these great traits over time.
Note: my design goal was to zero in on a more "Overland Operator" target vs. "Baja Beast". I also like a little R2F rake vs. level (1" was my goal) at normal loadout. Also, all road testing so far has been on road... still need to get out on some trails to test off-road feel.
My config:
- 1.6" Eibach Pro FRONT
- 2.6" Eibach HD REAR
- Foutz TRX Adjustable Panhard Bar (Johnny Joint)
- 1.25" BORA spacers F+R*
- OEM stock 18" beadlock capable wheel (I really like the look of these)
- Nitto 37x12.5 Recon Grappler tires
*Honestly I would have liked a little more tire poke than what the 1.25" BORAs provided... I will likely replace with 1.5" at some point.
If anyone is interested in buying a full set of new 1.25 BORA spacers PM me... might accelerate my swap to 1.5"
End result over OEM (note tires and wheels were unchanged from OEM config to new Eibach/BORA setup):
TRX - OEM Springs / No BORA spacers
DR (with 290lbs**) - 42"
PR (with 290bs**) - 41.75
DF 40.5
PF 40.5
Rake: ~1.5"
Loadout** = full tank + 290lb (Rambar, RetraxPro XR, Billie Bar 6")
TRX - Eibach 1.6" PRO Front + Eibach HD 2.6" Rear + 1.25" BORA Spacers
DR (Approx 390lbs) - 44
PR (with 390lbs) - 43.75/44
DF 42
PF 42
Loadout** = full tank + 390lb (Rambar, RetraxPro XR, Billie Bar 6", BW Tow and Stow hitch, Old OEM springs and panhard bar in bed)
Rake: ~2". Expecting as I remove the old OEM springs and panhard from the bed, add an ARB baserack, ROAM cases, and maybe a Decked CargoGlide, I should get to target 1"-1.5" rake. While with full gear loadout = level.
Other notes:
- No issues getting 4wheel alignment. Running great and true
- 1.25" spacers + OEM beadlock required NO lug trimming (extra lug length fits fine in OEM wheel pockets)
- No fender liner trimming needed, No rubbing on flat level ground at full lock, both forward and reverse. HOWEVER, I am chasing an intermittent, slight rub rolling downhill and turning full lock Right into a parking space (expect I will also see this with full Left turn lock down hill). Assume this is due to front suspension load and spring compression downhill. Bottom line... it is very tight in there up front. I am expecting to have to do some front fender liner trimming with any pivot to wider 1.5" spacers.
Hope this helps others looking to do the same/similar.