New Eibach 2.0 Coilovers with Wheel and Tire Setup

[PCfordguy]

New Rubber, wheels, and suspension upgrades done today. Went from this...

To this...

Method 318 18" in Gloss Black (+18 offset)
General Grabber ATX 275/70/R 18
Eibach 2.0 Coilovers and Rears.

Changes the look of whole truck in my opinion. Way more capable also. Went with the Grabbers because it's one of the few in this tire size that's NOT load range E and is 3peak snow rated. Did not want the extra weight nor firmness of E rated. I've only put a few miles on so far but I've noticed these tires are relatively quiet for the aggressive tread. A little hum but nothing annoying. I managed to lose a couple pounds per corner from OEM tire/wheels due to the lighter Method wheel. I've also noticed Powerboost hybrid electric drive works nearly the same as the OEM Hankooks. I am surprised by this. Need some more time to see how much MPGs are altered, if at all.

Eibachs are nice firm ride. The jittery, floaty feel of the PB and body roll in corners/ depressions is gone. Way nicer driving truck!

Poke is little more than I wanted but I can live with it...

Went from 37" in the front to 40" ....

Back now measures 41" so there's still an inch of rake left, which I like.

When I was getting it aligned I was lucky enough to park next to a F150 tremor with identical tires- GG 275/70/R18

As you can see, I am a little higher in the front end.

Hope this helps anyone researching these subjects to help make their decision! I know I did a lot of research on this forum trying to find my ideal setup. Thanks!

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[powerboatr]

Looks like a whole different truck

 

[Aonarch]

Looks great!

 

[Graygoose2021]

Looks great!!

 

[Texcellent]

Solid choices all around!

 

[MBorree]

???

 

[basicbetty]

Love those wheels! They would be my first choice, but I really want the bead grip so I think I'll do the similar MR707. I know we've had good luck with 35s on the OEM wheels and level, but I think the offset is +35... not sure if the +18 methods are still no-rub safe for 35s

 

[PCfordguy]

Solid choices all around!

Thanks- I’m liking it a lot so far. Looking forward to getting some miles on the Grabbers to see what MPG change is. I know the level kit will affect somewhat also.

Love those wheels! They would be my first choice, but I really want the bead grip so I think I'll do the similar MR707. I know we've had good luck with 35s on the OEM wheels and level, but I think the offset is +35... not sure if the +18 methods are still no-rub safe for 35s

Yeah, 35s with a +18 offset might not work, but I have no experience with that size tire.

 

[bfastr]

I love those Grabbers. had them on my last truck.
would love to do this to my KR. but I honestly only use it as a highway cruiser.
but the leveled look is calling me. I really need to stop looking at this truck porn !!!

 

[PCfordguy]

I love those Grabbers. had them on my last truck.
would love to do this to my KR. but I honestly only use it as a highway cruiser.
but the leveled look is calling me. I really need to stop looking at this truck porn !!!

Ha ha me too- this all started by simply looking for winter tires. Somehow I justified a bunch of extra $$$$

 

[Riddick]

Truck looks perfect, well done. Great choice on tire size, while 35s look good on these trucks, 33s look absolutely perfect with a 2 inch(ish) lift.

 

[PCfordguy]

Truck looks perfect, well done. Great choice on tire size, while 35s look good on these trucks, 33s look absolutely perfect with a 2 inch(ish) lift.

Thanks! I appreciate your feedback. 35s do look good- but add too much weight in my opinion. I actually went down in weight per corner from stock with this setup.

 

[LFRoss]

How does your ride feel going from 20inch wheels down to 18s?

 

[PCfordguy]

How does your ride feel going from 20inch wheels down to 18s?

Should be a more supple ride, but I don’t feel much difference yet. Probably because the new Eibachs are quite firm. However, the body roll and squishy handling is gone. Night and day difference in that respect.

 

[TXXD]

shrexy!! looks good!

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