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Hi Everyone,
I thought I would post some pictures of the DS with the new spring kit. Wheels and tires have been installed since Feb 2019. Eibach spring kit definitely increases the ground clearance and ride height. Data from Eibach says 30mm front, rear but it looks and feels more than that to me. The springs have a higher spring rate (firmer) than stock and you can feel it on the road. On and off road performance is hugely improved when fully loaded with 3ppl, full roof rack, and gear for a long weekend. No sag at the rear when loaded as I had on the OEM springs. The springs are not tuned to the dampers however but it's only noticeable on rebound on the fronts over quick impulse bumps such as short+tall speed bump, or similar feature on-trail.
We had it off road in the Mojave desert for a shakedown. Super capable in this configuration and no issues at all with ground clearance along the entirety of the Mojave Road (Old Gov.t Road). We did over 100mi off road including spurs with widely varying terrain: rocks, sand, ruts, washboard, whoops.
I thought I would post some pictures of the DS with the new spring kit. Wheels and tires have been installed since Feb 2019. Eibach spring kit definitely increases the ground clearance and ride height. Data from Eibach says 30mm front, rear but it looks and feels more than that to me. The springs have a higher spring rate (firmer) than stock and you can feel it on the road. On and off road performance is hugely improved when fully loaded with 3ppl, full roof rack, and gear for a long weekend. No sag at the rear when loaded as I had on the OEM springs. The springs are not tuned to the dampers however but it's only noticeable on rebound on the fronts over quick impulse bumps such as short+tall speed bump, or similar feature on-trail.
We had it off road in the Mojave desert for a shakedown. Super capable in this configuration and no issues at all with ground clearance along the entirety of the Mojave Road (Old Gov.t Road). We did over 100mi off road including spurs with widely varying terrain: rocks, sand, ruts, washboard, whoops.