Old Man Emu Coils - Install Issue

[B Miller]

Hello Everyone,

I found out the Old Man Emu Coil Springs are not compatible with the factory top hats because the top of the coil is tapered. Does anyone have a solution or adapter kit they know of?

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[NC_Oak]

Did you end up getting the bilstein 6100s? Are those top hats flat too? I assume as they don't come with springs so are likely set up flat for their springs.

In a separate unrelated configuration, I know a guy who had this issue with a different vehicle and he machined an aluminum collar for the hat to mesh the marriage point between the spring in the underside of the hat

emaier said you can run with "some cutting":

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...oils-with-factory-sasquatch-bilsteins.104751/

 

[B Miller]

Did you end up getting the bilstein 6100s? Are those top hats flat too? I assume as they don't come with springs so are likely set up flat for their springs.

In a separate unrelated configuration, I know a guy who had this issue with a different vehicle and he machined an aluminum collar for the hat to mesh the marriage point between the spring in the underside of the hat

emaier said you can run with "some cutting":

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...oils-with-factory-sasquatch-bilsteins.104751/

I do have the Bilstein 6100's. Turns out it's a "known" thing that Old Man Emu springs are not compatible with Bronco's top hats. Nor could I find a kit or replacements to make it work. With the bronco taken apart and sitting on a lift, I ended up overnighting a set of Eibach HD Pro Truck springs to the dealership. Ugh....few more days

 

[NC_Oak]

well it's certainly known now! Let me know how them springs work to lift up the front end. I'm in your same boat and waffling between the pro truck 2s with HD springs or maybe the pro comp. leaning towards the former.

 

[Badassbronco]

I do have the Bilstein 6100's. Turns out it's a "known" thing that Old Man Emu springs are not compatible with Bronco's top hats. Nor could I find a kit or replacements to make it work. With the bronco taken apart and sitting on a lift, I ended up overnighting a set of Eibach HD Pro Truck springs to the dealership. Ugh....few more days

Did you put the Eibach HD Pro springs? How is the ride? How much lift did you gain?

 

[NC_Oak]

Did you put the Eibach HD Pro springs? How is the ride? How much lift did you gain?

The eibachs will lift the front a lot if desired. I have an aftermarket steel bumper, and a winch (so say 200 pounds). My front fender gaps is about 7" and the apex of fender, measured at the bottom of the lip, is about 40". I'm on stock goodyears. The eibach coilover collar is not even at halfway up the threads.

I love the ride. Very soft. most people on the forum say the same. the ride is very nice. who knows on longevity, heard some issues on this forum as well. eibach customer service is very good tho.

 

[Badassbronco]

The eibachs will lift the front a lot if desired. I have an aftermarket steel bumper, and a winch (so say 200 pounds). My front fender gaps is about 7" and the apex of fender, measured at the bottom of the lip, is about 40". I'm on stock goodyears. The eibach coilover collar is not even at halfway up the threads.

I love the ride. Very soft. most people on the forum say the same. the ride is very nice. who knows on longevity, heard some issues on this forum as well. eibach customer service is very good tho.

I was thinking of removing my 2.25” perch collar and just swapping out the stock springs for Eibach springs to prevent the sag from the winch.

Did you go with standard springs or the HD?

 

[B Miller]

Did you put the Eibach HD Pro springs? How is the ride? How much lift did you gain?

Eibachs are fine. Softer than factory. Gained about 2.5" of lift.

 

[Badassbronco]

Eibachs are fine. Softer than factory. Gained about 2.5" of lift.

I assume then you when with the Eibach springs not their HD ones?

 

[NC_Oak]

I have the HD springs (due to weight I added) and I beleive Brian has the HD springs as well. If you have the base with a plastic front bumper and nothing else added, I'd go with the regular springs. IF you have other junk up front, or plan to, don't hesitate to go with the HD springs. They don't make it too stiff AT ALL when combined with the softer valving of the eibachs

 

[B Miller]

I assume then you when with the Eibach springs not their HD ones?

Indeed I went HD all around. Agreed, don't hesitate to go HD. Rides just fine!

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