I would like some feedback if anyone has used this 3in lift kit springs and shocks from Eibach?
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Also curious - $711 for a set of 3" lift shocks and springs is a pretty good price.
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Never used it, but you get what you pay for. I would be very suspicious of any company selling a 3" lift for an 80 series that didn't include more than springs and shocks. At the minimum a 3" lift kit should come with some sort of caster correction, not just for driveability but for safety. Not to mention pan hard correction, extended brake lines, etc, etc.
For a budget lift check out Ironman or OME, they are tried and proven.
Here is an Ironman 2" lift for $849.00
Nitro Gas 2" Suspension Kit Suited For Toyota 80 Series Land Cruiser/Lexus LX450 - Stage 1 - https://ironman4x4america.com/nitro-gas-2-suspension-kit-suited-for-toyota-80-series-land-cruiser-lexus-lx450-stage-1/
That is only $128.00 more than this Eibach kit but you are also getting caster correction and a steering stabilizer. More importantly you are getting a product that is tried and true for the 80 series.
For a budget lift check out Ironman or OME, they are tried and proven.
Here is an Ironman 2" lift for $849.00
Nitro Gas 2" Suspension Kit Suited For Toyota 80 Series Land Cruiser/Lexus LX450 - Stage 1 - https://ironman4x4america.com/nitro-gas-2-suspension-kit-suited-for-toyota-80-series-land-cruiser-lexus-lx450-stage-1/
That is only $128.00 more than this Eibach kit but you are also getting caster correction and a steering stabilizer. More importantly you are getting a product that is tried and true for the 80 series.
Eibach is a quality spring manufacturer and they make springs for a number of different aftermarket applications (Toytech, Ground Control come to mind). That said, this kit sounds really generic and the stock photos on the website (clearly not 80 suspension) aren't particularly confidence inspiring. No mention of suggested vehicle weight or ride/handling characteristics. Installation instructions on the website are obviously boilerplate too.
I think you should get them just so you can be our guinea pig. Never heard of this kit being used by anyone.
I think you should get them just so you can be our guinea pig. Never heard of this kit being used by anyone.
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I've been in their manufacturing plant and I could tell you you'd be surprised how many people they make springs and schocks for some of the biggest names out there. LOL on being the guinea pig. I'm going to give their Tech people a call see if I can get some more information on weight. They do mention driving characteristics.
Alright, I changed my mind. I vote for the Guinea pig option.
That's a major name in the industry. I would not hesitate to try their stuff at all.
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I got more information for Eibach. Front Springs are rated at 175 Pounds per inch . The rears are rated at 200 pounds per inch.
Does anybody know what these would be considered mediums or light or heavy ?
Does anybody know what these would be considered mediums or light or heavy ?
If they are a single-rate spring, that would be considered light duty. That's significantly lighter spring rate than any single-rate OME offering and just about the equivalent of the "ride" portion of most dual-rate springs.
I purchased the eibach lift kit for $604 at tirerack.com for my 80 series. I did it myself over the weekend so far iam very pleased.Looks great.
Rides better than stock 239k miles not sure of the age of old shocks.
Rides better than stock 239k miles not sure of the age of old shocks.
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Hey thanks so much for posting that up. Did you do a before-and-after measurement? Also the front looks a little bit higher than the back. Am I seeing things?
I did no take measurements (rookie move).
Here it is before I did the work with the same tires.
I noticed reverse rake, I feel this pic has reverse rake as well.
Here it is before I did the work with the same tires.
I noticed reverse rake, I feel this pic has reverse rake as well.
Also I took the first pic as I rolled it out of the garage it may have settled.
@mtlandcruiser How did Eibach handle the different spring heights left to right (longer on the driver side)? Were the springs different lengths or did they just give you a spacer for the drivers side?
The springs are the same size.
No spacer. LC is level.
No spacer. LC is level.
Huh - It shouldn't be level with equal length springs. There's more load on the driver's side of our rigs. Engine, transmission and T-case are offset to the left and the fuel tank is on the left. There's a big gaping void on the right.
The cruiser gangsta lean.....
I had a 50/50 shot of getting it right
No markings on either spring I looked.
