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Eibach Load-Leveling system... not tall enough.

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Runnin4mo, Apr 12, 2022.

  1. Apr 12, 2022 at 10:21 AM
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    Runnin4mo

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    So a year ago I got the Eibach Load-Leveling system with the max 400# springs for the rear end, and the Pro Truck lift for the front end, as advised from Eibach.

    Because I was getting steel bumpers a few months later they advised setting the front clips to the 2nd position, and the back to whatever that leveled it out... which was about 1/2 way up the adjustable nuts.

    With the stock bumpers it was level and a great ride height. I put the new steel bumpers on a few months back, each at about 150# added weight.

    The front went down just slightly, you couldn't even notice it. The back however, sank pretty good. So I adjusted the Leveling system all the way to the max, and theres still a couple of degree negitive rake. It's pretty irritating. Looks like I've got cement in the back end of it.

    Eibach said to get the 400# springs so this woundt happen... well it did anyway, we'll thats if they sent me the correct springs. As theres no marking on them other then their logo.

    Is there some kind of spacer or something I can add to this kit to get an additional 1" height in the rear to level the truck out?

    Thanks all!
     
  2. Apr 12, 2022 at 10:37 AM
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    DogoPilot

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    Pending any feedback from the people here, I would suggest starting a conversation with the manufacturer about this. It's possible there is some sort of marking on the spring indicating whether or not it's the correct one, maybe it's just not immediately apparent. I would just want assurance that I have the correct part before doing anything else to address the issue.

    That said, I have very little expertise in this area so take it for what it's worth. I'd just go after the low hanging fruit before anything else.
     
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  3. Apr 12, 2022 at 1:32 PM
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    beedee

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    To answer your last question, yes there are spacers available. CornFed makes them in various height increments, .75", 1", 1.5". They can even do a custom height if you wanted.
     
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  4. Apr 12, 2022 at 5:23 PM
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    MrSmartypants

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    I would get in touch with Eibach. As others suggested the springs are likely marked. If you have the stiffer ones, they may have others with a higher rate. Per their literature the springs in the kit are from a standard line of theirs.
     
  5. Apr 12, 2022 at 5:36 PM
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    Eibach has a lot of different springs that should work. You just need to get the right person to ask. You could also get a set of Dobinsons springs. Mike at exit Offroad is very helpful.
     
  6. Apr 13, 2022 at 6:41 AM
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    Runnin4mo

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    When I originally bought the whole suspension and had questions on the proper install settings for the situation I called Eibach 3 times. Each time talked to someone different, and each time got a different answer to the same questions. It wasn't until I emailed them that I was able to get the correct info with clear details as to why to use the specific settings. So I just emailed them and we'll see what they come back with.

    The whole intent on getting the kit with the 400# springs, which is still the max spring rate on their site for the kit, was so there was no issue with sagging with an added 220# on the back end.

    I'll report back.
     
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  7. Apr 13, 2022 at 10:41 AM
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    nimby

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    What if you lower the fronts clips to the 1st position?
     
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  8. Apr 13, 2022 at 11:02 AM
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    Agent_Outside

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    that would be my suggestion as well. Lower the front a bit, improve the handling, gain downwards travel back, improve ride quality, lower the center of gravity.
     
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