Eibach Pro Sport Leveling shocks installed w/ pics.

Hey guys, just throwing some pics up and giving a quick review of these shocks.

My 2012 Crewmax is at 105K and I felt it was time for new shocks.
I wanted to get the front raised up 2" to get it more level but wanted to keep a little rake because I do tow occasionally.
I went with Eibach because everyone has bilsteins and the bilsteins on my tacoma ride like crap. Not only that but from what I researched they are valved more specifically for the tundra vs. the 5100. Aside from that they come with new bushings where as the bilsteins do not. These shocks, paired with stock coils, will allow for stock ride height, 1" lift and 2".
Go big or go home.
I had only planned on raising the front and leaving the rear alone but maybe adding a 1" block if necessary. After installing the shocks set at 2" height the front was a little too high compared to the back.
Well, a friend of mine talked me out of a block (and I knew better anyway).
I scored a used pair of Toytec shackles and installed those at 1.5" lift.
I still have the stock shocks on the back but plan on getting the Eibach shocks for the back soon.

First picture is stock..

Installing them at home..

This picture is after just installing the eibach shocks at 2" in the front..

These 2 are after adding the shackles.


I really do enjoy the ride quality of the Eibach shocks. At slower speeds the truck is a bit more firm but not harsh.
At higher speeds the truck is actually pretty plush.
My wife says it seems like it soaks up the bumps better.

I would definitely recommend these as a good option to level your truck.

Other specs.. Truck is 2wd. Wheels are Vision Rocker 20x9 +12. Tires are BFG 275/65/20 LTE. Tires are essentially a 34x11. Awesome size in my opinion. For a DD I really wouldn't want anything wider. I like the height. The tires were actually installed before I got the truck. They fit fine on stock wheels and stock height. When I added the wheels I had to remove the mudflaps and the aero dam below the front bumper. The tires do still contact a little bit of plastic in the wheel well however not by much and it definitely isn't hurting anything.

Thanks for reading.

 

Do you still like your setup? Looking hard into this setup.

 

Yes, definitely. I was going to update this soon. It's been about 3K miles.
I really like the ride quality. It is way more smooth and compliant at highway speeds where I spend most of my driving. I did remove the swaybar which I think helps because it has a bit more travel.
Yes, there is a bit more body roll around corners but that doesn't bother me one bit.
My wife hasn't said anything negative about the ride either and she's been driving it the most recently.

 

Nice... Still plan to upgrade the rear shocks?

 

Yeah, definitely. Just haven't found it necessary yet since it stays on road. Aside from that I've got 2 other projects on my hands.

Scuba’s 99 SAS’d Single Cab Tacoma
The Grandma Special, 1997 Camry.