First Big Bend suspension upgrade for desert running?

[MDH]

Yes i know there are a million posts on suspension and I’ve already watched/read a lot. I’m not desert running per se, just want a better more comfortable ride for some faster driving on rougher roads/gravel with a non-SAS big bend. The stock suspension just feels kind of cheap and a little harsh. From what I’ve read, Eibach 2.0s and Bilstein 6100s are a good start. I’m not planning to change wheels/tires or lift, and I’m not rock crawling. Anyone have any experience with this, and any advice on if that’s a good start, or alternatives, or any other suspension parts I really need along with it?
thanks!

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[Lak34ers]

Yes i know there are a million posts on suspension and I’ve already watched/read a lot. I’m not desert running per se, just want a better more comfortable ride for some faster driving on rougher roads/gravel with a non-SAS big bend. The stock suspension just feels kind of cheap and a little harsh. From what I’ve read, Eibach 2.0s and Bilstein 6100s are a good start. I’m not planning to change wheels/tires or lift, and I’m not rock crawling. Anyone have any experience with this, and any advice on if that’s a good start, or alternatives, or any other suspension parts I really need along with it?
thanks!

I really like my 6100s going from stock SAS. I saw Northridge 4x4 has them on sale. You can get a great deal now on black friday. Didn't have to get new UCAs or anything and drives great. I've kept my stock 35s and probably will just stay at 35s. I like the 6100s because they are 2.5s and don't need to be serviced for a long time.

 

[Fordified1]

Eibach 2.0’s. Soak up bumps like there’s no tomorrow and are easily height adjustable. There have been some great sales on them off and on from @Caleb@PandaMotorworks. You won’t need to change your UCA’s to run them.
Edit: you say you don’t want lift. I don’t know of any options that won’t give you some lift above stock non-Sasquatch

 

[MDH]

I really like my 6100s going from stock SAS. I saw Northridge 4x4 has them on sale. You can get a great deal now on black friday. Didn't have to get new UCAs or anything and drives great. I've kept my stock 35s and probably will just stay at 35s. I like the 6100s because they are 2.5s and don't need to be serviced for a long time.

Thanks. So doesn’t change height or require any other parts?

 

[Caleb@PandaMotorworks]

Ill always reccomend Eibachs for people looking for a smoother ride for daily driving and mild off-roading. Really can't beat them for the price. Especially with Black Friday sales going on.

You can get a set from us on sale for $1499 shipped currently! Happy to answer any questions you may have, just shoot me a message.

 

[mpeugeot]

I don't think that you can go wrong with either choice, the biggest difference is the adjustability. 6100's have a number of fixed settings and the Eibach has infinite adjustability. I am not sure which one is better for high speed off-roading as I haven't had the chance to drive 6100's off-road, but the Eibach's are pretty good so far.

 

[Eliminator]

In terms of performance, whether on road or off, is there any reason to select the Ford Performance suspension over Eibach 2.0?

 

[Lak34ers]

In terms of performance, whether on road or off, is there any reason to select the Ford Performance suspension over Eibach 2.0?

Ford performance are just branded 6112s.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

In terms of performance, whether on road or off, is there any reason to select the Ford Performance suspension over Eibach 2.0?

FP is not adjustable, but it is a great 6112 shock.

 

[Eliminator]

Thanks Hoosier and Lak.

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