New 315/70 R17 BF Goodrich Baja Champions & Eibach ProSpacers with Original Rims

[Stitsch1618]

Just a quick update:
Just installed the Goodrich Baja Champions 315/70 R17 with 21mm Eibach ProSpacers without any
issues whatsoever on the original rims. Gain = Higher Axle + wider wheel track
Also, everything is Street legal here in Switzerland.
Process followed:
Earlier installed the Eibach springs for more Lift: Eibach Pro Springs Lift Kit for Ranger Raptor | Ranger6G - 2024+ Ranger & Raptor Forum, News, Owners, Community (6th Gen)

Now in second step, Installed Eibach Pro-Spacers, I chose 21mm so the tires stayed within the Fenderflares
for street legal reasons.
The 315/70 R17 BF goodrich now fits perfectly. no scratching - higher up and legal.

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[Richie]

This is how the truck should come in stock form. Looks great!

 

[bill_AUS]

Are you running the V6 or the biturbo? If the V6 I assume you have the live valve shocks, did you adjust the ride height sensors to suit your spacers?

 

[Stitsch1618]

Hey bill_AUS

Its the V6 Gasoline bi turbo and indeed i have the Live FOX shocks. Got some great stuff from down under - there is a bunch of cool protectors and also i got my PHAT bars from Australia
I'm afraid i did not do any adjusting of Hight sensors I'm not aware that needs to be done after the Eibach Spring lifting kit. Very thankful if you could let me know that it is recommendable and if possible the procedure ?
Thanks mate !

cheers

 

[bill_AUS]

Hey bill_AUS

Its the V6 Gasoline bi turbo and indeed i have the Live FOX shocks. Got some great stuff from down under - there is a bunch of cool protectors and also i got my PHAT bars from Australia
I'm afraid i did not do any adjusting of Hight sensors I'm not aware that needs to be done after the Eibach Spring lifting kit. Very thankful if you could let me know that it is recommendable and if possible the procedure ?
Thanks mate !

cheers

Hi Stitch, unfortunately there's no way to fix this without creating other issues. The ride height sensor tells the shock where in its stroke it is. You have changed where neutral is, which puts the shock out of the 'travel' zone. The shock changes in stiffness through the stroke (and dependant on which direction it is going).
If you move the sensors to fool the shock into thinking it is at the neutral position, it won't correctly get stiffer at the end of the stroke. The only real way of lifting a Raptor is with strut spacers, and then adjusting the sensors to suit the lift.

 

[Stitsch1618]

That makes absolute sense ! thank you for the insight ! so by using the eibach spring on the shock the "neutral" hight position has changed. because of the "new -wrong" basis the stiffness of the shocks do not correspond what is actually needed. I will check with Eibach if they took that into account with the performance envelope of the springs. Very good point! learned something today. Thank you.

 

[bill_AUS]

The performance of the spring is really irrelevant, the shocks are significantly stiffer when away from the normal ride position, this is controlled electronically. It will ride much worse as a result.

With the 'dumb' shocks on the old model, you could revalve them to suit the new ride height. The new ones are electronic, so you have to fool the computer.

 

[Stitsch1618]

"no Dave - don't do that" -

 

[Bondodave]

The performance of the spring is really irrelevant, the shocks are significantly stiffer when away from the normal ride position, this is controlled electronically. It will ride much worse as a result.

With the 'dumb' shocks on the old model, you could revalve them to suit the new ride height. The new ones are electronic, so you have to fool the computer.

I agree and disagree sir. I am a crazy suspension guy from dirt bikes, side by sides, and race cars all off sorts. My RR came with one of the sensors broken on the left front from day 1 I'm sure because it was put on backwards and hit the frame. There was never a light on or any codes in the vehicle at all. I'm pretty sure the strut charges the internal valving electronically like they say. I leveled mine with the perch on top of the spring and it will finally be offroad next weekend. Any suspension modification will change the spring rate. That has a significant change to how anything reacts over a sensor that must not do much if I never had a code. I put the new one on myself the right way and no change in the truck. Not saying I know it all because I don't but... it has made zero difference on mine. I can't wait for a real lift to be made that someone has made with control arms and all so I know it's perfect, and I will buy it. That's just my 2 cents

 

[JN75]

Die Höhensensoren kann man einfach in einer Serviceprocedur mit Forscan (Lite) neu kalibrieren. Das geht einfach und habe ich auch gemacht.
ich fahre dieselbe Reifengröße und die Eibach Federn. Das fährt sich so sehr gut.

 

[RANGER/HOBB]

Die Höhensensoren kann man einfach in einer Serviceprocedur mit Forscan (Lite) neu kalibrieren. Das geht einfach und habe ich auch gemacht.
ich fahre dieselbe Reifengröße und die Eibach Federn. Das fährt sich so sehr gut.

Translated;

You can simply recalibrate the height sensors in a service procedure with Forscan (Lite). It's easy and I did it myself.
I run the same tire size and the Eibach springs. The ride is very good.

You’ll need to respond in English, as ther are far too many who don’t read or write in Germany, if you're looking for a response.

 

[bill_AUS]

I agree and disagree sir.

Do so all you like, I am only describing the system as designed, after I was able to discuss it with the person responsible in Ford AU.

 

[Akel]

Die Höhensensoren kann man einfach in einer Serviceprocedur mit Forscan (Lite) neu kalibrieren. Das geht einfach und habe ich auch gemacht.
ich fahre dieselbe Reifengröße und die Eibach Federn. Das fährt sich so sehr gut.

Hallo,
soweit ich weiß funktioniert forscan nicht beim
Ranger Raptor V6. Keiner kommt auf das Steuergerät.
best regards from Germany

 

[Grabber]

Just a quick update:
Just installed the Goodrich Baja Champions 315/70 R17 with 21mm Eibach ProSpacers without any
issues whatsoever on the original rims. Gain = Higher Axle + wider wheel track
Also, everything is Street legal here in Switzerland.
Process followed:
Earlier installed the Eibach springs for more Lift: Eibach Pro Springs Lift Kit for Ranger Raptor | Ranger6G - 2024+ Ranger & Raptor Forum, News, Owners, Community (6th Gen)

Now in second step, Installed Eibach Pro-Spacers, I chose 21mm so the tires stayed within the Fenderflares
for street legal reasons.
The 315/70 R17 BF goodrich now fits perfectly. no scratching - higher up and legal.

What are you running instead of the Raptor running boards? Looks sharp and clean.

 

[Stitsch1618]

Hi Grabber - these are Rockslides I got from Australia Phat bars - was some Flexing and welding involved . at the time I couldn't get them for the Raptor. But with some sweat they are on there now

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