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Eibach spring install

ChuckD23

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2023 Explorer XLT
Eibach says 1 inch, like a dummy I didn't measure before, but it looks a little more than that. Before and afters.

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May be more than an inch, but it sure looks good with the gap gone.
 






Now for 2025 ST wheels
 






The Eibachs settle a lot further then they say the drop will be. Looks great!
 












Do you have any camber issues now or were they able to correct it after the install.
 






I do, but I have to go to Ft. Benning for 6 weeks for work. I will put it on the lift when I get back and work on it more. I don't drive it very much.
 






Any competent shop should be able to an alignment on the Eibachs. It’s been talked about quite often on the ST side of things.
 






I align my race cars/trucks, it's just a time thing for me right now. Plus I am about to do rear axles, sway bar, and a few other things. Actually contemplating a Godzilla swap.
 






I align my race cars/trucks, it's just a time thing for me right now. Plus I am about to do rear axles, sway bar, and a few other things. Actually contemplating a Godzilla swap.
Wait, on your 6g Explorer XLT?
 












What do you mean replacing axles? These cars have an IRS? Did you mean half-shafts? Even then there’d be no reason to do so. Also, on the Godzilla swap, that’s not something that is going to be easy nor cheap. The fitment alone would be a pain, and getting a tranny to mate to it to fit is going to be even worse. Forget about electronics.
 






Axles are half shafts..................I own my own business, plus my full time job......I'm pretty sure I can figure it out. I have a 1300 whp mustang....1500 whp ranger. It's what I do.
 






Axles are half shafts..................I own my own business, plus my full time job......I'm pretty sure I can figure it out. I have a 1300 whp mustang....1500 whp ranger. It's what I do.
Uh okay. Why are you replacing the half shafts? Not trying to offend you, or say it’s not doable, and I hate being that guy, but it took a really experienced ST owner over 3 years to properly swap in a 10r80 and that transmission was designed to be in a 6g Explorer. A Godzilla swap with a proper transmission is going to be a huge pain, take a long time to get the electronics to work together, and a lot of money into an Explorer XLT.
 






Motor mounts are the same, I do things that people say can be done
 






Motor mounts are the same, I do things that people say can be done
That’s only the start. As you know, the electrical/computer part is going to be the part that makes it the worst.
 






Why do people name every reason why NOT to try something instead of just hoping it works out and maybe giving some encouragement. Plenty of stuff would never have been worked out listening to forums. Brake swaps, engine swaps, transmission swaps, countless things interior wise and even exterior wise all started with curiosity and the desire to be different.

I can't wait to see the Godzilla swap personally.
 






That’s only the start. As you know, the electrical/computer part is going to be the part that makes it the worst.
All Ford ECMs are off the "Cooperhead" platform. At worst, I'll use a Holley Terminator X Max. Bone stock Godzilla made 502 hp on the engine dyno using it. And yes we know how to make horsepower here.

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Uh okay. Why are you replacing the half shafts? Not trying to offend you, or say it’s not doable, and I hate being that guy, but it took a really experienced ST owner over 3 years to properly swap in a 10r80 and that transmission was designed to be in a 6g Explorer. A Godzilla swap with a proper transmission is going to be a huge pain, take a long time to get the electronics to work together, and a lot of money into an Explorer XLT.
 



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