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I recently installed an Eibach lift kit on my Badlands. The kit came with springs, McPherson strut eccentric bolts, instructions, and an Eibach sticker. The instructions are not detailed, and I watched lift kit installation videos on YouTube to see the different tools and methods used during the process. I started with the rear springs, and I used two jacks for the installation of each spring. One to support the hub, and the other to lift the control arm back into position. I moved on to the front springs, and used a spring compressor I bought off of Amazon for the task, and used two jacks here also. The springs fit the perches perfectly--I had to make sure that I placed the springs in the perches exactly to make sure it didn't cause noise(Springs that are out of alignment will cause noise when you turn the steering wheel while driving).
I took my BS to a local shop for an alignment, and they didn't need to use the eccentric bolts for the struts. They gave me a before and after print out of the alignment, and they only had to do minor adjustments. I went with the spring lift to minimize issues with alignment, and I like the result of the lift! The new springs feel a little stiffer than the stock suspension. I measured the lowest spot on my BS under the vacuum canister, and it is right at nine inches. The springs lifted my BS one inch in the front and three quarters of an inch in the rear. I am using the stock Pirelli 225/r65/17 tires. I'll install 235's when these wear out.
I have attached photos of a recent trip to Rollins Pass West near Winter Park, Colorado. My wife and I hiked to Kings lake, and it is a beautiful alpine lake. The Rollins Pass trail is rated at a two, and there are some washed out areas--I would rate them at around a three.
I recently installed an Eibach lift kit on my Badlands. The kit came with springs, McPherson strut eccentric bolts, instructions, and an Eibach sticker. The instructions are not detailed, and I watched lift kit installation videos on YouTube to see the different tools and methods used during the process. I started with the rear springs, and I used two jacks for the installation of each spring. One to support the hub, and the other to lift the control arm back into position. I moved on to the front springs, and used a spring compressor I bought off of Amazon for the task, and used two jacks here also. The springs fit the perches perfectly--I had to make sure that I placed the springs in the perches exactly to make sure it didn't cause noise(Springs that are out of alignment will cause noise when you turn the steering wheel while driving).
I took my BS to a local shop for an alignment, and they didn't need to use the eccentric bolts for the struts. They gave me a before and after print out of the alignment, and they only had to do minor adjustments. I went with the spring lift to minimize issues with alignment, and I like the result of the lift! The new springs feel a little stiffer than the stock suspension. I measured the lowest spot on my BS under the vacuum canister, and it is right at nine inches. The springs lifted my BS one inch in the front and three quarters of an inch in the rear. I am using the stock Pirelli 225/r65/17 tires. I'll install 235's when these wear out.
I have attached photos of a recent trip to Rollins Pass West near Winter Park, Colorado. My wife and I hiked to Kings lake, and it is a beautiful alpine lake. The Rollins Pass trail is rated at a two, and there are some washed out areas--I would rate them at around a three.
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