Hello, I have a 2011 grand cherokee with 20" rims. I want to lower my jeep to give it that more aggressive look. I'm looking at the eibach pro performance kit # 28108.540. It will lower the front 1" and the rear 2". Any input on how this will look? Will it looked slammed with that little of a drop? Any input wil be great. Thanks
Lowering kits for 2011 grand cherokee?? Help please!
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Mine also had the load leveling shocks.....I just replaced the rear shocks with the standard non-leveling shocks. You will also need the standard upper mounts.....they are different.
Not sure if you really need the load leveling feature.....do you tow anything?
I have a track car that I plan to tow once its finished and if need be I'll install some "helper" air bags on the rear.
Also, I'm not sure if you know how the load leveling works but its just a self contained system inside the shock......just remove and replace.....done. :thumbsup:
Thanks for the info. Track car or small trailer is all I tow. I am not sure I want to mess with a bag and give up the leveling. I will have to think about it after I put on some wheels. I was hoping they would have a lowering shock that has the leveling valving. I normally work on Mustangs so everything you can think of has been done and has parts for it. Looking forward to hear the thought on these Eibach shocks when you guys get them. On Mustangs the springs are top notch but the shocks are not well respected. Where is Spring TX? I am in San Antonio but relatively new to TX.
This is how I did it on my CTS-V. Instead of auto adjusting headlamps they also put the load leveler nivomats on the rear. In order to keep the functionality someone made and sold spacers. Haven't really looked at the shock mount on the jeep yet, but would something like this fit?
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I'm just north of Huston about 20 miles.
If I do the helper bag thing I plan to install a compressor to....that way I can fine tune the height and ride. My track car is a pretty light RX-7 turbo but I have plans to get a 2nd gen. Viper.....I get all excited when I think about it.
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Jeep looks sick!
Things car company's do & don't do, I have the altitude and this is what that package shoulda looked like!!
Did you have any issues with the 4x4 and the springs? Do you have the tow package with leveling shocks?![Image]()
Here's my 2012 Hemi Laredo with the Eibach Pro spring kit and stock 18" wheels.
Nope, no problems with the springs and the 4x4. No mine doesn't have the tow package or the leveling shocks. From what I have read on the forums here though, I believe when you have the load leveling shocks, you have to switch those and the spring perches, but I'm not sure. Someone please chime in on this.
Here you go. I have the Eibach springs and 22" SRT8 rims with 265/35/22's
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Nice looking ride etennyson. How is the ride with those springs? Thinking about lowering my 2011 Laredo, just not sure what the ride is going to be like.
If you search my threads I posted one about the eibach pro dampers specifically for tow package. I ordered the wrong rears originally and then had to show eibach they had a tow package version cause some of their employees weren't aware cause the part number wasn't loaded in their system...should be now though.
Correct but if you go non tow package I believe upper shock mounts need to be changed also. You can verify this with member ETENNYSON from above.
Hi new to the forum.
Im picking up a 2014 model next week and looking to order a spring kit asap.
Im assuming that the 2011/2012 models shsre the same suspension setup?
Is the eibach the only kit out there?
I do want to go lower than 1" /2" but I'd this is the only kit out there then it's a no Brainer.
Looking at this kit from Eibach - SKU#: E2728108540
But says its for the srt8 and 5.7L models but doesnt mention the 3.6L. Same same ?
Im picking up a 2014 model next week and looking to order a spring kit asap.
Im assuming that the 2011/2012 models shsre the same suspension setup?
Is the eibach the only kit out there?
I do want to go lower than 1" /2" but I'd this is the only kit out there then it's a no Brainer.
Looking at this kit from Eibach - SKU#: E2728108540
But says its for the srt8 and 5.7L models but doesnt mention the 3.6L. Same same ?
2011, 2012, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Coil Springs - Eibach 28108.540 - Eibach Pro-Kit Lowering Springs
This says suits a 2012 model but the same part number on a different site
www.jeepgarage.org/f12/black-chrome-spider-monkeys-and-2014-overland-20s-69526.html
says for 05+
One site says 1inch drop the other says 1.8inch drop .....
on the eibach.com website it doesnt refer to this part number but doesnt have anyhting for 2011+
This says suits a 2012 model but the same part number on a different site
www.jeepgarage.org/f12/black-chrome-spider-monkeys-and-2014-overland-20s-69526.html
says for 05+
One site says 1inch drop the other says 1.8inch drop .....
on the eibach.com website it doesnt refer to this part number but doesnt have anyhting for 2011+
Sorry for digging up an old thread, but I wanted to offer this suggestion:
Use the Durango R/T self leveling shocks. Same platform as Grand Cherokee, but lowered about an inch. The R/T self leveling shocks are shorter to accommodate this. It might give you another 1/2 inch of lowering versus using the GC self leveling shocks, and you get to keep the feature.
I'm hoping to pick up a Used GC or Durango soon myself.
Use the Durango R/T self leveling shocks. Same platform as Grand Cherokee, but lowered about an inch. The R/T self leveling shocks are shorter to accommodate this. It might give you another 1/2 inch of lowering versus using the GC self leveling shocks, and you get to keep the feature.
I'm hoping to pick up a Used GC or Durango soon myself.
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I'm going to look into this, I like that idea, sounds cheaper and easier.
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