Anyone Running Eibach Shocks or Springs?

[NC_Overland]

Just the opposite of my Overland experience. Putting Fox shocks from a Rubicon was the worst thing I did to my 2020. That is when it started bouncing.
From the factory there wasn't bounce.
The 2022 front shocks started leaking badly early on - but once the dealer replaced those it was back to a nice, non-bouncy ride.
I wonder if you also had bad shocks.
So my 2022 kept the stock shocks and it handled like a dream. I did put Eibach shocks on the rear - took away roll and bounce but made it harsher on certain pavement imperfections and railroad tracks.
Other than the harsh pot hole reactions from the Eibach rear shocks, mine drove/drove/handled like a dream. There was no bounce to it at all with stock shocks - once they replaced the leaking front shocks, that is. The pair they put on as replacements made a big difference, but they were stock replacements.

Frankly - for an Overland, I suggest the stock shocks, the Rubicon Fox shocks bounce like crazy.

I'll give away my Fox take-offs for shipping costs.

I had bad bed bounce with the overland shocks and it got horrible weight transfer on the rear of you pushed it hard around a corner. Their rear suspension basically collapsed. They’re up in my attic basically brand new. I’m pretty sure they’re fine. The springs were super long. That surprised me when I removed them. Between the overland suspension and the aluminum steering gear, I initially thought I made a huge mistake buying my gladiator. lol

My take off suspension was from a Launch Edition. They had the highest available spring rate at the time. Maybe the shocks are better too. Best $150 I ever spent on a vehicle.

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[NC_Overland]

Just the opposite of my Overland experience. Putting Fox shocks from a Rubicon was the worst thing I did to my 2020. That is when it started bouncing.
From the factory there wasn't bounce.
The 2022 front shocks started leaking badly early on - but once the dealer replaced those it was back to a nice, non-bouncy ride.
I wonder if you also had bad shocks.
So my 2022 kept the stock shocks and it handled like a dream. I did put Eibach shocks on the rear - took away roll and bounce but made it harsher on certain pavement imperfections and railroad tracks.
Other than the harsh pot hole reactions from the Eibach rear shocks, mine drove/drove/handled like a dream. There was no bounce to it at all with stock shocks - once they replaced the leaking front shocks, that is. The pair they put on as replacements made a big difference, but they were stock replacements.

Frankly - for an Overland, I suggest the stock shocks, the Rubicon Fox shocks bounce like crazy.

I'll give away my Fox take-offs for shipping costs.

These are my Overland springs.

I did the LE shocks first and it was 75% better and then the LE springs a few months later when I had time. I just checked the shocks. They have a lot of resistance. I’ll say the same to you but opposite. I think maybe you got bad Fox shocks

 

[ShadowsPapa]

My 2020 Overland had 439 (left) and 440 (right) rears
Rubicon set I bought had 449 and 450 rears

My 2020 had 325 and 330 front springs.
Rubicon front spring pair I bought were 339 and 340.

The higher number is a higher spring rate - so the Rubicon spring rate is heavier - "stiffer".

 

[chodOB41]

I've done several searches, however haven't come up with much other than a few members stating in posts they have Eibach springs as part of a response, but not much beyond that. I've reached the point where it feels like the Rubicon takeoff springs and shocks I have aren't really what I want and I've never been really thrilled with the ride since I put them on. In truth I'm wondering if just a different shock might be the best solution to try first.

I've dived pretty deep into the shock rabbit hole and what I've pulled out is;

1. I really don't need to spend $1k plus on shocks. As much as I may want to, I would rather spend that money elsewhere for my setup.
2. I hit actual trails or rocks maybe once or twice a year at most. On road/highway driving matters the most to me, but would still like a shock that can handle rough roads or when I occasionally take the caliche roads or the rare trail.
3. I'm concerned Bilstein 5100s are going to be too firm and Fox 2.0s are going to be too soft. The Eibach Pro-Truck shocks seem to be the goldilocks in between from the reviews I've found online and other recommendations.
4. I've received some really great feedback from friends who run 4Runners and Tacomas and have Eibach setups. Bilsteins are still very popular in that group and they have said Eibach has a lot of the same qualities, but they consider them to overall ride better.

I'm sure there is more I could elaborate on, but I think I've really narrowed down my next shocks will probably be either Bilstein or Eibach. I'm hoping that they pair well with the Rubi springs, as I'm happy with my ride height. I may look at the Eibach 2" springs too especially if I go with their shocks and they are well received by other JT owners. The problem I have found is there just isn't much about Eibach and Jeeps to research. So any feedback from JT owners that have any experience would be greatly appreciated.

So I have a 23 gladiator Rubi I am running eibach 2”leveling springs with fox shocks with 35” bf goodies and I love the ride.I also have a 23 Jl rubicon extreme edition so it came pretty much set up from the factory.First thing I did was change out the red shocks & stabilizer kept the factory springs I am pretty sure the extreme edition springs are a little bigger than a regular rubicon springs and I run bilstien 5100’s on that. Both ride great but my suspension on the gladiator is a smoother ride in my option.If you go with the eibachs springs their website says to only pair with their shocks total bullshit.

 

[NC_Overland]

My 2020 Overland had 439 (left) and 440 (right) rears
Rubicon set I bought had 449 and 450 rears

My 2020 had 325 and 330 front springs.
Rubicon front spring pair I bought were 339 and 340.

The higher number is a higher spring rate - so the Rubicon spring rate is heavier - "stiffer".

I found a pic of my LE springs with the part numbers. I wonder if the LE shocks were a different part number or if they changed something internally for cost cutting or other reasons on later Fox shocks. Not only do they work wonderfully, but they still work great after countless loads of up to 1500 lbs in the bed and many times pulling 4-6k. Allegedly, more a few times.

340/343F
450/451R

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