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I’m looking to swap shocks and level my truck at the same time. Bilstein and eibach both offer a similar product that adjusts the spring perch. Any significant quality or ride differences between the two? Anyone use this lift method not on the highest setting, but at the 1.4 inch setting? 

 

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I’m looking to swap shocks and level my truck at the same time. Bilstein and eibach both offer a similar product that adjusts the spring perch. Any significant quality or ride differences between the two? Anyone use this lift method not on the highest setting, but at the 1.4 inch setting? 
 


It’s a toss up, what’s the “maximum height” you’re looking to level to?


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Bilstein 5100’s is the way I went but with a 2.25” front strut spacers. Just ordered new Fox 2.5 coil overs with new uniball UCA’s because I want a better ride especially over speed bumps or uneven roads


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What’s your current setup, year, truck, tires etc etc ???


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I have the eibach pro truck lift kit on my Sierra. Includes the springs and adjustable struts for front and +1” shocks for rears. I’ll never turn back. I absolutely love the ride quality. I ended up with 2.5” of level and added a new block in the rear for an additional 1” rear lift. On 33 tires and 20” wheels, the truck feels planted.






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Doesn’t look like there’s any interest on his part, lol


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I have the eibach pro truck lift kit on my Sierra. Includes the springs and adjustable struts for front and +1” shocks for rears. I’ll never turn back. I absolutely love the ride quality. I ended up with 2.5” of level and added a new block in the rear for an additional 1” rear lift. On 33 tires and 20” wheels, the truck feels planted.


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Great video. Made it look easy! If I could do it myself I would like to go that route. Bet the shop would charge a lot tho $$


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Currently completely stock 2015 Silverado 1500 z71 double cab. I would like to get the front 1.5 - 2.0 inches higher (2 inches would be my max). My goal is a slightly more aggressive look over stock. My thought is leveled (close to it with slight rake) and a small increase in tire size over stock. My first priority is the front level, and my thought is the eibach/bilstein will be better than running a spacer? 

 

Thanks for all the input. 

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16 minutes ago, Nick z71 said:

Currently completely stock 2015 Silverado 1500 z71 double cab. I would like to get the front 1.5 - 2.0 inches higher (2 inches would be my max). My goal is a slightly more aggressive look over stock. My thought is leveled (close to it with slight rake) and a small increase in tire size over stock. My first priority is the front level, and my thought is the eibach/bilstein will be better than running a spacer? 

 

Thanks for all the input. 

Well, from my understanding and from the video above, the Eibach gives a 2.5" level at the lowest setting.  If you only want 1.5-2" then I think the Bilsteins will be a better solution as they go up to 1.85" if I recall correctly.

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Great video. Made it look easy! If I could do it myself I would like to go that route. Bet the shop would charge a lot tho $$


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I had my Eibach's installed, then the truck aligned at the local alignment / lift shop.... total cost was $200  

 

No experience with Bilstiens, but VERY happy with the Eibach kit. I am actually ~1/8" higher in the nose then the rear (measuring ground to top of wheel well... with the 275/65/20 KO2's I just installed I am sitting right at 40". Rides a little stiffer than stock, but handles everything soo much better, instantly "settles" when going over speed bumps, ect..  no more "bouncy bouncy" that drove me nuts. I might do a +1" rear block at some point... but probably not. Love the look.  As already commented lowest setting on the Eibach kit states a 2.5" lift...  which is pretty close to actual.

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I had my Eibach's installed, then the truck aligned at the local alignment / lift shop.... total cost was $200  
 
No experience with Bilstiens, but VERY happy with the Eibach kit. I am actually ~1/8" higher in the nose then the rear (measuring ground to top of wheel well... with the 275/65/20 KO2's I just installed I am sitting right at 40". Rides a little stiffer than stock, but handles everything soo much better, instantly "settles" when going over speed bumps, ect..  no more "bouncy bouncy" that drove me nuts. I might do a +1" rear block at some point... but probably not. Love the look.  As already commented lowest setting on the Eibach kit states a 2.5" lift...  which is pretty close to actual.



2.5” on the lowest setting only if you install the springs. If you do not install eibach’s springs, the lowest setting is stock height.


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TXGREEK Senior Enthusiast

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Eibach is an awesome company, they make springs for all the high end companies like Fox, King etc. [emoji106][emoji2532]


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I just did mine with the eibach springs last week. Snap ring is set to the lowest but I'm about a quarter inch higher in the front. Think I will add an inch to the rear as well.

 

The ride is stiffer but a lot more controlled. I noticed my truck didn't feel like it was going to skip off the trails while out in the woods last weekend. Steering also feels smother and in less of a bind as opposed to a spacer kit. I think this is the way to go for a level and replacement shocks unless you have the cash for fox, king, etc.... 

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