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2020 Venture Eibach Pro Lift Stage 1

Discussion in '5th Gen Builds (2010-2024)' started by Flame, Jul 12, 2020.

  1. Jul 12, 2020 at 9:14 AM
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    I ordered this lift from Wheelers and received it in 7 days. I took the springs to be powder coated (Lollypop Blue) and got them back a few days later. While in covid quarantine my wife and I installed the lift in about 9 hours which included many breaks (gimmie a break i'm an older guy). I would guess it took about 6 hours actual working time and my shop is not insulated and felt like an oven in the 99º heat. I still need to get it aligned and will be putting 285/70/17 Nitto Ridge Grapplers on the stock rims this week and maybe some after market rims in the future.


    Below are a few pictures and an image showing stock heights and after lift heights and gains. The truck ride quality is much better in my opinion and the nose dive on breaking is gone. So far I am VERY happy with the lift.


    EIBACH LIFT MEASUREMENTS 2.jpg
    Eiback Package Paint.jpg

    Eibach Kit Paint.jpg

    20200710_195518 Paint.jpg

    20200710_210337 Paint.jpg

    BEFORE LIFT
    Before Paint.jpg

    AFTER LIFT
    After1 Paint.jpg
    ANOTHER AFTER LIFT PICTURE
    20200711_115048 PAINT.jpg
     
  2. Jul 12, 2020 at 12:23 PM
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    Are the upper control arms stock?
     
  3. Jul 12, 2020 at 12:42 PM
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    Sorry, I should have mentioned that...yes stock upper control arms.
     
  4. Jul 12, 2020 at 12:48 PM
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    Well done! Looks good!

    See how far back in the wheel well your tires are in that last pic? 285's will probably rub there. You'll want to ask the alignment shop to push your caster forward as far as they can get it. However, they might not be able to get it up very far with your lift height and stock arms.

    So if you put 285's on and you rub, you might consider aftermarket UCA's to get rid of the rub. The added benefit is that you'll be able to push your caster further forward with new UCA's and the steering will be tighter.

    The other option is to leave the stock UCA's on and deal with mudflap trimming and/or a body mount chop.
     
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  5. Jul 21, 2020 at 8:06 AM
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    Did the stage 1 on my 18 ORP with JBA UCAs and loving it. I highly recommend the JBA uppers.
     
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    How much are the JBA uppers?
     
  7. Jul 21, 2020 at 11:55 AM
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  8. Jul 23, 2020 at 1:49 PM
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    A few comparison pictures after installing 285/7017 Ridge Grapplers

    With Tires22.jpg

    With Tires11.jpg
     
  9. Jul 23, 2020 at 3:25 PM
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    Looks good, how are you liking the lift kit?
     
  10. Jul 23, 2020 at 6:16 PM
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    Pinstripes, lots of em. Plus a couple dents.
    Looks good!
     
  11. Jul 25, 2020 at 6:50 AM
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    I think this lift rides better than stock. Just like most others have said, the nose dive on braking is gone. I noticed that when driving over in speed bumps the shocks seem to work much better. It's my wife's ride so I don't get to drive it much. I haven't and probably will not wheel this vehicle so I can not attest to its off-road ability. Overall I am very pleased with this lift kit and ease of installation. I will post some information later with the alignment print out, front tire rub and my solution, and measurements after the 285 tire installation.
     
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  12. Jul 25, 2020 at 6:55 AM
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    Nice work, looks great!
     
  13. Jul 25, 2020 at 7:15 AM
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    Pinstripes, lots of em. Plus a couple dents.
    You gotta take it out and get it dirty, at least once.

    Mud.jpg
     
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  14. Jul 25, 2020 at 12:22 PM
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    Nice! Looks like fun! I have had five jeeps, been through lots of mud, been stuck in lots of mud, had one of my jeeps roll over on both sides in the rocks. I'm getting to old for that.
     
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    Hello - Do you have your settings for your caster? Did you have any rubbing if so what did you trim? I'm installing the exact same lift and tires on my Venture this weekend. I'm curious what to get the caster set at to minimize the rubbing.

    Thank you!
     

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