I know the question was for Mark, but I guess I'd throw in my $0.02.

I ordered the Eibach based on Mark's recommendation and the Eibach springs are great. Combined with '01 Bilstein, my truck rides better (smoother and more controlled over bumps) than stock. If the stock suspension doesn't bother you as a daily driver, you will like the Eibachs.

 

Struck By Lightning - if you could do you have any other info or comments on the Eibachs. I will be adding some more info to my faq page and would like as much info about the Eibachs.

Mark - do you still sell the Metco rear leafs? If so do you have any info on them, since search isn't up yet.

 

Just like Struck by Lightning on my 2001 with the Bilsteins still on (but no spare or hitch)...

Eibach coils/Belltech 2" shackles
1/2
17.0/18.75
1 week/1 week

I will remeasure after I put the HAL QA1's on the back to see if I can get the back down 1/2-3/4"

Dan

 

Stock '02 = 19" front 20" rear

 

So it looks like the 1/2 drop using eibachs gives you about 2/1. Is this right? What have you taken off your truck if anything ie. spare,hitch..?

 

The actual drop for Eibach/Shackle drop is 2/2. I went back outside and measured it again. This time holding the measuring tape vertically instead of measuring the drop + how far the center of the wheel tucks into the fender. :o BTW, this is with a full tank of gas, hitch, spare, Line-X and an empty bed.

 

This is the measurement I'm interested in...
rear measurement:

front measurement:

As of 10March2002
current Baseline Front: 18.98" / Rear: 20.06"
Front: drop / Rear: drop
(Boostin01L) Stock: 0 / Stock: 0
(SVT_KY) Stock: 0 / Stock: 0
(Neal W) Stock: 0 / Stock: 0
(lxtac) Stock: 0.0625 / Stock: 0.25
(SLVRLTNG) Stock: 0 / 2" Belltech shackles: -2
(SILVERLIGHTNING) Stock: 0 / 2" Belltech shackles: -1
(FlashSVT) Stock: 0.25 / 2" Belltech shackles: -0.75 (see note 1)
(DB) Stock: -0.5 / 2" AIM Shackles: -1.5 (see note 2)
(Streetking) Western Chassis 3" hanger less 1/4 coil: -3.75 / ???: -4.25
(Struck by Lightning) Eiback 1" coils: -2 / 2" Belltech shackles: -1.25
(Struck in AZ) Eiback 1" coils: -2 / 2" Belltech shackles: -1.25
(Z28KLR) Ground Force 2" coils: -1 / DJM 2" shackles: -1
(JeffsLightning) Ground Force 2" coils: -1.5 / Comp. springs & FRPP shackles: -2
(Ebbsnflows) Ground Force 2" coils: -3 / FRPP shackles: -1.67
(CaptainOblivious) Hotchkis coils: -1.25 / Hotchkis springs: -1.75
(Silver-Bolt) Hotchkis coils: -1.5 / Hotchkis springs: -1.75
(HIHOAG) Hotchkis coils: -0.625 / Hotchkis springs: -1.625
(Spike) Spike Hotchkis coils: -1.5 / Spike Hotchkis springs: -3
(Ruslow) Ruslow coils: -1.5 / Ruslow Slider: -1.5

Notes
1. Both measurements where 1/4" above ave.
2. Coils and springs 23 months old. If fronts and rears didn't sag, then both measurements assumed 1/2" off to give 19 and 18.

 

Spike this is alot of great info for people like me trying to decide what setup to go with.Thank you alot.

 

Thanks! Do the same.

 

Do the same??

 

When you learn something or get some information worthwhile for other owners, pass on the information. That's all. (it's basically the old "what goes around, comes around" quote)

 

I feel stupid just woke up.I will thanks for all the info.
I'll probably go eibach/belltech.

 

Spike Engineering,

I just measured my Lightning I have a 15 inch measurement on the front and the rear is 15 1/2 inches measurement on the rear.

I have Bell tech 3 inch front coils and Western Chassis 2 inch A-arms on the front.

The rear I have Bell Tech 4 inch kit shackles and hangers.

295-40-20 tires on 20 x 9 rims.

1 year and 9 months since I lowered my Lightning.

djy1

 

new stock 02 L. measured yesterday. 19 front/20.5 rear. been reading the posts to determine whether the drop should be 3/5 or 2/4 without having to do a c section. btw will doing a c section void the warranty?

 

Thanks for the input. The most current information will be kept in the Road Racing section at NLOC.net mainly because it's easy to find.

Regarding the c-notch, my guess is that it'll void the warranty for the frame and corrosion protection.

I'd be interested in seeing a FEA or calculation of the composite section properties of the c-notch. Claims have been made that the c-notches done result in a stronger frame after they're done. Thus, the manufactures should have either calcs proving the composite section modulus and moment of inertia (for deflection) or at least output from a FEA.

Andy: Are you interested in doing this? I'll do it if you email the link and I'll model the area. It might be fun project to do some caffeine induced night.

Spike