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Old Feb 6, 2015 | 04:54 PM
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Just wanted to get everyones opinion on it.

The Eibach ALL-TERRAIN-LIFT Kit comes complete with everything needed for installation, including:

Eibach ALL-TERRAIN-LIFT Springs, which are Precision-Engineered for better Off-Road Capability and Superior On-Road Stability and Handling

Eibach Pro-Truck Shocks that are Built in the USA Using Nitro-Coated Rods, MAXIMA® Shock Oil and Heavy-Duty Powdercoated Bodies

Eibach Bumpstop Spacers, Adjustable Endlinks, Adjustable Front Track Bar, Rear Track Bar Location Brackets and Stainless-Steel Brake Lines

Eibach’s Million-Mile Warranty, Two-Year Shock Warranty


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Old Feb 6, 2015 | 05:07 PM
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looks like a very nice kit to me and what I have read about it, but I think for the price they should have a rear track bar instead of a bracket.
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Old Feb 6, 2015 | 06:17 PM
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That is the 3.5" kit? Somewhere around $1500 for a kit with Cam Bolts? I have no experience with anything by eibach, it may ride great, but for the price I would look elsewhere.
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Old Feb 7, 2015 | 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by nthinuf
That is the 3.5" kit? Somewhere around $1500 for a kit with Cam Bolts? I have no experience with anything by eibach, it may ride great, but for the price I would look elsewhere.
It says "Avg Lift 2.5-3.5"F & 2.0-3.0"R". And I could get it for $898 which seems like a pretty good deal after seeing what it sells for elsewhere.
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Old Feb 7, 2015 | 11:47 AM
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Sounds like you have already decided. Go for it, and let us know what you think.



Just an opinion, but their advertising is a bit confusing.
the ALL-TERRAIN-LIFT can give up to 2-3.5" of lift.
From what I see, they offer two versions of the all-terrain kit. A 2" leveling and a 3.5" suspension. Not some variable amount between 2 and 3.5 inches. Verify that you area actually paying for the 3.5".

If it is the 3.5" coils, do some reading on the general opinion people have on cam bolts. The pic shows cams, the description does not mention them, so they may be an added cost? If they are not actually included, do some reading on why people like having some form of caster correction. And you might also get some opinions on why people tend to like steering correction at that height - which is of course missing from this kit...
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Old Feb 7, 2015 | 01:26 PM
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For under $900 you would be crazy not to get it. Eibach makes excellent suspension components. No reason to think these parts are not top notch.
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Old Feb 7, 2015 | 01:44 PM
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Eibach may make good components but, how many people on all these forums do you read about how great of a kit this is ? I never do and I visit many forums. I would try to adhere to the tried ,true, and tested companies, you ,know, the ones who actually specialize in off road. But, that's just my 2 cents. that is a nice pro taken picture though. it's shiny, I can see the attraction.
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Old Feb 7, 2015 | 04:15 PM
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Eibach is fairly new to the jeep scene but I have used their coils on other vehicles and I would not be surprised if they don't make coils for other big name companies in the jeep world. I know this guy seemed happy with how they performed. PM him and see what he thinks.
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/sema...ema-jk-312249/
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Old Feb 7, 2015 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Justinss
Just wanted to get everyones opinion on it.

The Eibach ALL-TERRAIN-LIFT Kit comes complete with everything needed for installation, including:

Eibach ALL-TERRAIN-LIFT Springs, which are Precision-Engineered for better Off-Road Capability and Superior On-Road Stability and Handling

Eibach Pro-Truck Shocks that are Built in the USA Using Nitro-Coated Rods, MAXIMA® Shock Oil and Heavy-Duty Powdercoated Bodies

Eibach Bumpstop Spacers, Adjustable Endlinks, Adjustable Front Track Bar, Rear Track Bar Location Brackets and Stainless-Steel Brake Lines

Eibach’s Million-Mile Warranty, Two-Year Shock Warranty



My Opinion might be a little biased, but it is honest.

I am very happy with the ride and the quality of this kit. It rides better than any lifted vehicle I have ever owned or driven. And better than the stock Rubicon setup that I had before (which I was very pleased with btw). I have had it on desert roads and lakebeds at 60+ MPH and crawling over rocks and it continues to impress me. The springs articulate very well and keep the tires on the ground....in most cases. But I think I am most impressed with the shocks. It does come with the cam bolts, which returned the caster back exactly to the factory spec - based on an alignment check that I had done after the install. I believe my Jeep would benefit from some lower adjustable control arms, so those will be coming soon. But all in all, this is a great kit and it appears that the price has come down in the last couple of months.

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