Front Eibach shocks + LT285 /60 R20 = 3" level

[opioid]

2022 Lightning Lariat ER

PRO-TRUCK Sport Shock (Front)
E60-35-061-01-10
Snap ring in highest position

ATTURO TRAIL BLADE ATS
LT285 /60 R20 125Q E1 BSW
No issues with tire rub. Gives about 0.5" lift (1" greater diameter than stock 275/60R20)

Aside from the terrifying spring compression, it was not a technically challenging project. Needed a thorough alignment afterwards because the lower control arms needed to be dropped from the frame, but it is a major improvement over the stock stance. I did not want to lift or level with a 'hat', this just raises the front by compressing the springs a little tighter. Between the tighter springs and improved shock dynamics, it is significantly stiffer and way less mushy than stock, like a new ride.

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[Kohlblooded]

It looks great! I ordered the Eibach PRO-TRUCK-LIFT Stage 1. It will be installed next week, along with some BFG Ko3 tires with a size of 285/55/R22.

 

[nate002]

Did the same to mine with the Eibach pro truck front shocks set to the highest ring position (2.6” lift). Spring compression was a fun project. But it really took the floatyness out of the ride, and it’s a bit stiffer now, which I prefer. I have the back Eibach shocks too, but I’m not in hurry to do that. But doing the front makes a big difference.

Since I went with a larger rim and tire than the stock Flash 20in rims (installed 285/55R22) and the offset was different (-18 aftermarket vs -44 stock), I still had to do some trimming on front crash bars & fenders.

 

[Kohlblooded]

Truck looks badass! Good to know about the wheel and tire set up. I shouldnt have to trim anything

 

[Kohlblooded]

Did you buy and install new upper control arms? I seen a few people post about relpacing the uca when raising the front more than 2 inches.

 

[nate002]

Did you buy and install new upper control arms? I seen a few people post about relpacing the uca when raising the front more than 2 inches.

I did not. The Eibach package I bought was supposedly designed for the Lightning, and it doesn’t say replacing the UCAs is necessary for any of the ring positions. I took it to the dealership for an alignment after the work was done and asked them to look at it and they didn’t seem to think there was an issue. Time will tell I suppose, I’m keeping an eye on them.

 

[opioid]

I decided on the Eibach system because all the new shocks do is tighten up the springs to push the truck up a little (raise up the lower spring attachment on the shock), there is no geometry changed like there would be with a strut 'hat'.
With the stock wheel and slightly larger tires, no rub, no mods. I wonder now if I could've fit 295s on there, but these feel great.

 

[Kohlblooded]

Sweet! I went ahead and bought the tuff country UCA for under 400.00 for piece of mind since im already paying a shop to install the level kit.

 

[BlueLightning]

Just 2” level kit up front here. Looking for some minor offset bronze 20”-22” rims.

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