Balancing Act: Testing Eibach 2.0 Coilovers on the Bronco

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5 ай бұрын

Back at it again with another Bronco suspension test, this time we are putting the Eibach 2.0 Coilovers through their paces to give you an in-depth analysis of their impact on the Bronco's handling in various conditions, we leave no stone unturned.
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How do the Eibachs balance comfort and control? For which Bronco owners are they best suited? We ride 'em hard and find out.
Have you considered upgrading your Bronco with these coilovers? What are your thoughts on balancing comfort with control in an off-road vehicle? Drop your thoughts and questions in the comments below!
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@TW-pq3hn 5 ай бұрын

Great videos fellas!!! Keep up the good work!

@GriffinConway 5 ай бұрын

🤘🤘 Bowman’s crushing it. Great video brother.

@largemouthbassman5628 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for an honest review

@carlospereira6702 22 күн бұрын

What would be softer ride on bronco old man emu (light) or eibach stage 2? What do you recommend?

@Travisj9935 2 ай бұрын

So they need stiffer springs out the gate? Like say 500's or 550's?

@Marshallantony0101 4 ай бұрын

Wondering thoughts on bilstein 6112 versus these I know bilstein 6112 are 2.5 but not sure which to choose

@ShockSurplus 4 ай бұрын

These Eibachs definitely cycle more travel and might be better for somebody who wants the most articulation but wants to keep tires size below a 37, however the Bilsteins handle much better, are much more stable, and will control bigger tires much better.

@mikebromelow8514 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video guys! Could you PLEASE test these shocks with the stock Sasquatch wheels and tires??? As long as these shocks have sufficient damping to control the stock Sasquatch package I believe that these would be perfect for my own 2 door 2.3L Bronco! I'm actually thinking that running narrower 35's might be even better all around. I need grip and handling and not flotation.

@ShockSurplus 5 ай бұрын

The tires and coilovers are long gone, so that test will not happen, but with that said coming down in tire size is not going to help with their tendency towards a lot of body roll, brake dive, squat under throttle as well as some understeer on the limit. If you want grip and handling the Bilstein 6100s/6112s are probably the better call

@mikebromelow8514 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to reply. One thing I hated about any Bilstein shocks I've owned is their digressive pistons and tuning. The rear end of my 2 door Bronco is FAR too stiff unless I'm hammering whoops at 50 plus MPH. The Eibach coilovers sound like they would be a perfect fit for me as long as I'm not running heavier tires than they were designed to be able to control. Great channel and content guys!

@eddiesorianog 5 ай бұрын

What if you go with a light 37 like the the ko2 64lbs. Load range c? Also what track bar lowering kit do you recommend?

@ShockSurplus 5 ай бұрын

They will likely be better without a doubt, but we really think that 100 lb mark is about their limit. They will probably dribble less, but we think the Icon 2.5 EXP might be the better option at this price point with a 37. They are about $150 more and will require a spring compressor for install, but they handle a big tire much better, and truthfully is the most performance improvement we have felt per dollar of any other upgrade we have done to just about anything. We drove them back to back with the stock Sasquatch 315s and the Maxxis 37s and felt next to no difference in ride other than it simply rolled over bigger bumps easier.

@claycurran19 5 ай бұрын

Great video, been looking at getting these! Quick question, would you need a track bar drop for 35s or is that only for 37s? Currently running 35s and don’t plan on going any bigger. Thanks!

@ShockSurplus 5 ай бұрын

It is more about suspension lift than anything. We did not adjust preload, but at the out of the box settings, the track bar angle was just enough to make it shimmy over bumps and have a lot of yaw around corners. The taller tires raising the COG even more probably did not help, and would mean a RC/COG correction from a track bar relocation would be more necessary, but even if you stuck to a 35, those issues would still be present.

@claycurran19 5 ай бұрын

@@ShockSurplus Ah I see, thanks for the reply! Will be buying from you guys soon!

@canyoncain Ай бұрын

Are these an upgrade from Sasquatch 2.0 HOS

@sinisterdeer7601 4 ай бұрын

hey, do yall have any experience with these on 2nd gen Chevy Colorados? the more i hear about these Eibach coilovers and shocks, the more i tend to think these would be fantastic for me. Just want to hear some input about them for my specific truck

@ShockSurplus 4 ай бұрын

We really like the Eibachs on the Colorados and Canyons (non ZR2). They ride great, handle decent, and the coilovers offer the most travel of anything sans the extended travel 2.5" body coilovers that require aftermarket UCAs like the Kings

@samf5817 4 ай бұрын

Would a adjustable trac bar do the same thing as dropping the trac bar?

@ShockSurplus 4 ай бұрын

Not in this case. The issue here is roll center/center of gravity geometry which can only be corrected by moving the pick up points. An adjustable track bar really just helps you center the rear axle, which even with as much lift as we ended up with was not a concern. The stock track bar bushings are pretty soft though, so it is not a terrible idea to upgrade the bar for something with better bushings or heims to reduce some deflection if you like to drive it hard off road.

@samf5817 4 ай бұрын

@@ShockSurplus Roger that! Thank you so much for the help!

@davidoliver9561 Ай бұрын

Is there a 2.5 strut that is almost as plush on road but offers more support off road while still offering great articulation? I want a smoother on road experience - and don’t think I’ll go faster than 45 off road…. But might hit the dunes and may need just a bit more than this?!?

@ShockSurplus Ай бұрын

We'd suggest the Dobinsons MRR if its available for your application, or a custom tuned King Shock setup. Contact us support@shocksurplus.com

@carlospereira6702 28 күн бұрын

How is the on road quality/ slow speed off road? I have a 4 door bronco with bilstein 6112 and they are way too stiff. Any recommendations?

@ShockSurplus 26 күн бұрын

The Eibach are definitely softer than the 6112. Email seanbowman@shocksurplus.com to dive into more details, he's the bronco driver

@carlospereira6702 26 күн бұрын

@@ShockSurplusthank very much! What would you say it is softer the eibach or the old man emu light? Thank you very much!

@joshgonzalez2112 4 ай бұрын

Did you guys test the 6112?

@ShockSurplus 4 ай бұрын

Yup it is what is actually under the truck in this video. They are Trail Boss spec set at setting 3 for 3.2" of lift (1.2" over stock TB or AT4 height) and B8 UCAs to make it work, with a set of 5100s in the back.

@bradbrown1967 4 ай бұрын

Can you comment on these Eibachs vs the standard Hitachi on the 2 door OBX? The factory suspension is far too stiff for my liking, for everyday on road comfort. Would the Eibach be the better everyday comfort ride? Not looking for lift at all. Running 33” Badlands wheels and tires.

@ShockSurplus 4 ай бұрын

If you are not looking for a lift the Eibachs probably are not for you. The Bilstein 5100s would be the better choice for someone looking to stay closer to stock height. They can do as little as 1" of lift all around while the Eibachs can only go as low as 1.5" in the front and 2.4" in the rear on a non Sasquatch 2 Door.