Eibach PRO-TRUCK Coilover 2.0 Availability "Update"

[mrjofus]

I just got this message back from Team Eibach:

"I just noticed you have the 2.7L V6, which we have not tested yet. The current kit we have coming out was based on the 2.3L engine. Now I imagine it should fit the 2.7L V6 as well, but we will need to bring one in for testing to confirm fitment, ride quality and lift amount. The kit should be released any day now."

So it looks like they'll be releasing any day now for a 2.3L 6th Gen Ranger, but they have not tested anything on the 2.7L.

Are there any mechanical differences for the front end suspension on the 25 Lariat FX4 between the 2.3L and 2.7L? I could see perhaps a stiff spring for the increased weight as supplied by Ford, but does anyone know if that's the case?

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[Peter949]

Engine weight difference. Pretty sure they want to make sure.

 

[mrjofus]

Engine weight difference. Pretty sure they want to make sure.

Makes sense, but from what I can find online the 2.7L weighs between 155 and 175 pounds more, so just 80-90 pounds per spring. I may be willing to take my chances

 

[Sparky62]

On the "vehicles wanted" tab of their website, appears they're looking for '24-'25 Ranger 4X4 to test out products. I'm somewhat curious, but also cautious as I've only had mine for 9 days now.

 

[Peter949]

On the "vehicles wanted" tab of their website, appears they're looking for '24-'25 Ranger 4X4 to test out products. I'm somewhat curious, but also cautious as I've only had mine for 9 days now.

They'll leave you the springs like they did mine. It's for a few days at their plant.

 

[ATestBishop]

Please keep us updated on availability, not seeing the 24 Ranger listed on their website vehicle list menu yet but I'd be interested in the kit, I know Eibach is a bigger investment but I know they produce quality components. Do y'all think that the swaybar mount spacers would be needed to compensate for the longer length from OEM? Thanks

 

[mrjofus]

So Eiback released their front coilover kit for the 2024-2025+ Ranger on Friday, but only for 2WD Rangers. For the 19-23 model years the front coilover kits were the same for 2WD vs 4WD, so I thought maybe I'd go ahead and order it. But I called Eibach yesterday and there's going to be a unique part number for the 24+ 4WD. Apparently there's an additional 3/4" of travel on the 4WD vs the 2WD. The guy told me to expect them to be available for 4WD in a couple months, so around the first week of July. Here's hoping...

 

[ATestBishop]

Thanks for the update, I did talk with Eibach yesterday and from what I understood some of the 2WD kits are waiting on the included wrench (with part number, not sure if it's a changed design) to be stocked apparently which could happen Friday. The front install manual PDF wasn't working on the website but the Rep emailed it to me. Which of the 3 kits would you guys recommend for me? Fronts only, Standard kit, or the kit with remote rears? Oh and does anyone know why the 1" lift block spacers are only specified for the 4WD? Thanks again for the insight- Alex

 

[ATestBishop]

Here's the wrench part that is specified in the D4353 manual- SPANER WRENCH ETCO2.0
I wasn't sure if it was a redesign because I read people were breaking them, but maybe it's an older design. Apparently they make a stronger billet version to be used with a cheater/breaker bar

 

[Sparky62]

Looking at their site, they aren't showing anything available for the 2.7 V6 yet, only the 2.4 4 cyl. I'm assuming the V6 would be a totally different part number because of the differences in engine weight.

 

[jacsol99]

So Eiback released their front coilover kit for the 2024-2025+ Ranger on Friday, but only for 2WD Rangers. For the 19-23 model years the front coilover kits were the same for 2WD vs 4WD, so I thought maybe I'd go ahead and order it. But I called Eibach yesterday and there's going to be a unique part number for the 24+ 4WD. Apparently there's an additional 3/4" of travel on the 4WD vs the 2WD. The guy told me to expect them to be available for 4WD in a couple months, so around the first week of July. Here's hoping...

Geez a couple more months....Maybe I should just go with Dobinsons.

Thank you for the information

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