Eibach Springs Lowering Kit
 

I was wondering if anybody has ever used this kit or know anybody that's used it.

Eibach Pro Truck Kit - 3597.540
Lowers Vehicle - Front: 1.8 in - Rear: 1.6 in

anyone have any photos of this installed, i was thinking about getting this cut to sit lower

this is the only kit that I can find that fits the 03-06 Expeditions

does anyone know if the 07+ Expedition kits are compatible with the 03-06 because if so I might look into the mcgauphys kit that lowers it 2 inches

Heh, tell me about it. I was considering getting the kit, but then figured 1.6 inches wouldn't make a huge difference in appearance.

i also saw another one that retails for about $600 or $700 and i think i read that it can be adjusted between 3 and 7 inches

One thing I have heard about cutting springs is that doing so increases your spring rate and will make the truck ride rougher. The springs are designed to work the way they are made. I wouldn't suggest cutting them. You may ruin a good set of springs. If you were gonna cut any I'd vut the stockers. Then if you don't like how they ride buy the eibachs and run them.

Have you called the guys at BellTech? They were super friendly when I called them. Very helpful!

i think Eibach is the only company that makes lowering springs for the 03-06 Expeditions

the front shocks are the same between the 03-06 and the 07+ Expy...and you lower these beasts via the shocks usually, not the springs. The shock gets a new lower perch for the spring to sit on inside the Coil-Over


I was looking at the Bilstein shocks and they say you can use

http://www.bilstein.com/cart/index.p...id=1848&zenid=

on a 03-09 Expy.




the rear shocks are the same as well

http://www.bilstein.com/cart/index.p...id=1959&zenid=




now we need to see if the 07+ have the same coil springs as the 03-06 Expy...if so, then you should be able to swap around their stuff in the coil-over department without any issues

if you want to do a cheap lower, just install 4x2 shocks.


That will drop you 1" up front, but I don't know how the rear is raised...lift pucks? if so, then remove that

i basically want to eliminate the gap between the fender and tire, right now i'm running the factory 17s with the stock continentals, when i need new tires i'm planning on shopping around for some OEM 2004-2008 F150 20s

okay i read that KW Suspension coilovers can be used to lower the 03-06 Expeditions 2 Inches all around....

this guy used the Eibach Springs Lowering Kit on his 07 Limited EL not sure if he used the kit i was talking about in my first post

Stock Height W/ 24s
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Lowered W/Eibach Springs
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you can definitely notice a difference because the fender and tire gap is almost elminated, there is also the mcgaughys drop springs for 07+ Expys but it can only be used on 2WD

Man that is so tight!

so that is what mine would look like dropped....nice

don't forget he also debadged the whole truck, it makes look super sexy :bows:

I am not a fan normally of lowered...but what a standard to aspire to.

I just installed the Eibachs and Bilsteins in May, love the combo.

Pics are here

That looks nice

that looks nice i thought it would almost eliminate the fender and wheel gap but guess not... is yours a 4x2? or 4x4? in person can you notice it sits lower?

Almost all the gap is gone, mine is a 4x4 - and IMO - it sits perfect now. Ride and handling are far better than stock also.

nice roush rims...but what is the drop?

about 1" front, 2" rear?

what console is that in the rear from a navigator? did you just remove the center seat and install the console?

Very nice. Love the stance with the front a hair lower giving it the raked look. I wonder how it would look like with the blacked out 23" Saleens? I am really tempted now. Can you give more details on the parts and install and cost? Thanks and again, very nice.

On the console - yes, from an 08 Nav, installed that last weekend after fabbing up some brackets.

On the Eibachs - 248 and did Bilstein shocks at same time as I'm at 100k - 350 for shocks, 300 for install on those, and then align and caster/camber adjusters and install was another 400 or so. A little more than I wanted to spend but the align is worth it with these tires. The drop is 1.8 front and 1.6 rear on the Eibach kit - with the new shocks I think it's a little less of a drop.

*and on edit, ride and handling.. far superior than stock, smoother driving yet firmer handling.

I had the Eibach springs on my 2003 for five years before I traded it on an F-150 late last year. I also installed Hellwig's sway bars. It handled quite well for 5,400 lb. SUV. If you go through the trouble of installing, it would be a wise move to upgrade to better struts at the same time.

Here's a pic.
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w...001_edited.jpg

wow i like how it sits leveled... was yours a 4x4? and the 18inch lariat wheels make look even better

It did have a slight rake, but when loaded it leveled out very nice. The spacing between tire and wheel well between front and rear without a load was pretty even. It wasn't a 4x4 and those tires were Michelin 255/70-18s that were take-offs from a Navigator, so it's only slightly taller than the stock 17s were. I couldn't get those Continentals off fast enough. The dealership had to put a camber kit in it to get it aligned, but it drove great. The ride is definitely firmer than stock, but the difference in handling was very noticable.

By 50,000 miles the struts were in bad shape. I bought a set of Rancho RSX struts, but never got around to installing before I traded it. I still have them and they're in way. If anyone is intrested, PM me. The fronts appear to only fit 2002-2003 and the rears 2002-2005. Rancho's application guide shows no difference between 4x2 and 4x4 like the F-150s. If I'm not mistaken these springs were said to fit both 4x2 and 4x4, but that was only through 2004 when I installed mine.

alright guys i have some extra cash and it's either between the drop or some OEM 20s, what should I do ?

Drop. :D

You got them photoshop skills, do it up :D

but i don't know how much 1 inch drop looks ! :lol: but i'll do something we'll see and you guys need to calm down with all :D

EDIT: the cheapest price that I can find the kit shipped for is $260 anybody have a better price I could check out ?

Anyone worried about spring rates and a rough ride should steer away from eibach. I've owned several vehicles with them and they suck. Installed competitors with a lower drop and had a much improved ride. Personally, I don't think eibach does any long term testing, or they have testers who don't know what they are doing.

but eibach is the only company that makes a drop for the 03-06 expys :fyi:

There are these: http://www.stillen.com/product.asp?i...model=EXPEDITN

The only others I've see that make them. And, they're a full 2" :)

can those be installed with out the shocks or do i need to get the shocks too ?

Not sure. Just posting another alternative. :)

alright well I guess I'm going lower 2 inches all around :cool: just got to wait until the 14 cause the wife was saying she might need to borrow some money so we'll see what happens

For what it's worth Eibach makes a quality product. I've used their products on several VW's and other compact cars I've owned through the years. They make reliable products needless to say.

wait ELVATO i was just looking at the springs again and it says 2WD... mine is AWD do you think I could still use them ?

Not sure. Call them up? I have 2WD, so I'm good :)

i sent them an email, would .4 inches really make a difference ?

I sent an email and this is what they said

navigators are the only ones with the bags rights ?

old expy's had bags too, the 97-02s I would take a peak under your truck and see if you have bags before you order anything