Eibach 2.1" level, 275/65R20 tires, Fuel Rebar +20 wheels

[lex]

It looks like your truck is a tad bit too long for that parking garage space.

Yup, my biggest issue with the truck by far. Too long and difficult to park.

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[mb0220]

IMO yours is the best look of all mods I've seen. I too struggle with not wanting to risk the squatting look when carrying a load...

You mentioned that your battery SoC typically goes from 80% to 20% after 3 days. I'm wondering, is there a reason why you don't just plug in every night? If it's a parking/convenience issue then I understand, but its generally healthier for your battery to have short charges every day as compared to longer charges once or twice per week. It also eliminates the risk of being stuck with 40% when there's a sudden unexpected need for a longer drive.

 

[Bokenator]

I am heading down the same path as the original poster. I have installed the Eibachs to the same 2.1" on the front only. That change alone had no discernable impact on range, as my average was 2.3 miles/kW on stock, and remained 2.3 miles/kW after the lift. I drove 20k+ miles stock, 9k+ miles with the lift alone.

The Eibach shocks fixed the floaty feel, and leave a slight rake. I would tell you my impression was that road trip highway range decreased slightly, but my daily commute is not enough highway driving to impact the total overall average.

Last week, I installed the Toyo Open Country EV in the same 275/65 R20 size as OP. As he stated, it is a slightly larger tire, as my OEM tire was the Hankook Dynopro (see comparison snippit below). I haven't had the truck recalibrated yet either, as Discount Tire doesn't perform that service.

In the above chart, you will see the Toyo listed twice. The middle one is the SL tire, while the bottom one is the LT tire. Both are the EV versions. Note the difference in weight as compared to OEM tire which is highlighted in yellow. Also note how much heavier the LT version is as compared to the SL version. I bought the lighter version with the same idea as the OP, which was to minimize negative range impact.

I plan to drive these for a bit, then change out the rims. I'll report back on miles/kW after running these new tires for a bit (and getting the speedometer corrected).

 

[F150ROD]

If you raise it a bit more you should have no rubbing.

 

[lex]

IMO yours is the best look of all mods I've seen. I too struggle with not wanting to risk the squatting look when carrying a load...

You mentioned that your battery SoC typically goes from 80% to 20% after 3 days. I'm wondering, is there a reason why you don't just plug in every night? If it's a parking/convenience issue then I understand, but its generally healthier for your battery to have short charges every day as compared to longer charges once or twice per week. It also eliminates the risk of being stuck with 40% when there's a sudden unexpected need for a longer drive.

Interesting. I have heard/read the opposite with regard to short vs long charge cycles. However, it i just more convenient not to plug it in every night as well. I will have to look into battery life vs charging behavior.

 

[jetfixr1]

Anyone have feedback regarding CV wear with the Eibach lift? I rarely tow or have anything in the bed so im not concerned about squatting. I love the leveled look this provides.

 

[FordTough98198]

yes and no. It is the oem carbonized grey but put Xpel stealth satin wrap over it.

XPEL stealth for the win. So many comments on it. Nice looking rig, man!

 

[abcut973]

XPEL stealth for the win. So many comments on it. Nice looking rig, man!

Not hijacking the thread but your truck looks familiar. Didn't you have it for sale on autotrader at some point? I think I came across your ad while car hunting for mine...

 

[FordTough98198]

Not hijacking the thread but your truck looks familiar. Didn't you have it for sale on autotrader at some point? I think I came across your ad while car hunting for mine...

Yep, it is for sale. I had it for sale here, but took it down after a while of inactivity. Basically in no sort of rush. If it sells great, if not, I am happy with it. I get bored after a time and want new things. The crux of being single and having a little extra spending money. LOL. I don't drive a lot so whatever I end up with, doesn't get a ton of use.

 

[abcut973]

Yep, it is for sale. I had it for sale here, but took it down after a while of inactivity.

Nice ride. Wasn't my color unfortunately. Good luck

 

[chuck27p]

I am heading down the same path as the original poster. I have installed the Eibachs to the same 2.1" on the front only. That change alone had no discernable impact on range, as my average was 2.3 miles/kW on stock, and remained 2.3 miles/kW after the lift. I drove 20k+ miles stock, 9k+ miles with the lift alone.

The Eibach shocks fixed the floaty feel, and leave a slight rake. I would tell you my impression was that road trip highway range decreased slightly, but my daily commute is not enough highway driving to impact the total overall average.

Last week, I installed the Toyo Open Country EV in the same 275/65 R20 size as OP. As he stated, it is a slightly larger tire, as my OEM tire was the Hankook Dynopro (see comparison snippit below). I haven't had the truck recalibrated yet either, as Discount Tire doesn't perform that service.

In the above chart, you will see the Toyo listed twice. The middle one is the SL tire, while the bottom one is the LT tire. Both are the EV versions. Note the difference in weight as compared to OEM tire which is highlighted in yellow. Also note how much heavier the LT version is as compared to the SL version. I bought the lighter version with the same idea as the OP, which was to minimize negative range impact.

I plan to drive these for a bit, then change out the rims. I'll report back on miles/kW after running these new tires for a bit (and getting the speedometer corrected).

This is great, thanks. I'm really interested in your findings with range, as I'm considering the toyo ev tires too, in that size or 275/70r18.

 

[Bokenator]

This is great, thanks. I'm really interested in your findings with range, as I'm considering the toyo ev tires too, in that size or 275/70r18.

So this is a small sample size, but 1100 miles in, I am getting the same 2.3 miles/kW that I always have.

What is worth noting however, is that I never recalibrated my speedometer, as it is only off by a couple of mph at 70 mph, so hasn't been worth the hassle/cost. Given the data in my snippit about revolutions per mile, then the tires are travelling about 3.61% further than the truck thinks they are, meaning 2.3 X 1.0361 = 2.38 miles/kW.

I wouldn't put too much faith in this back of napkin calculation that insinuates the mileage being better, as the difference is probably well within the error factor of the guess-o-meter rounding itself. But I am pretty sure the mileage isn't any worse. And the tires look better, complete changes the look of the truck in my mind.

 

[chuck27p]

So this is a small sample size, but 1100 miles in, I am getting the same 2.3 miles/kW that I always have.

What is worth noting however, is that I never recalibrated my speedometer, as it is only off by a couple of mph at 70 mph, so hasn't been worth the hassle/cost. Given the data in my snippit about revolutions per mile, then the tires are travelling about 3.61% further than the truck thinks they are, meaning 2.3 X 1.0361 = 2.38 miles/kW.

I wouldn't put too much faith in this back of napkin calculation that insinuates the mileage being better, as the difference is probably well within the error factor of the guess-o-meter rounding itself. But I am pretty sure the mileage isn't any worse. And the tires look better, complete changes the look of the truck in my mind.

Awesome, thanks for the info! Can you share some pictures of the setup, would love to see the stance, tires, poke...

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