3.3TT Eibach vs. Ark sways?

[turboAWD]

Any thoughts on differences? Eibach may be backordered? Ark seems to have a sale on right now..

I know Ark springs are stiffer (than OEM) without lowering as much, which is good for me. Just wondering if there's any significant reason to go for Eibach sways, or are they more or less the same quality / stiffness?

 

[robz32]

Im also having this debate.

One big difference between the two is that Eibach are adjustable where the ARK are not. Other than that, I've not seen more comparisons.

 

[turboAWD]

Im also having this debate.

One big difference between the two is that Eibach are adjustable where the ARK are not. Other than that, I've not seen more comparisons.

Ah, I didn't realize that - I thought they were all adjustable these days. Good to know. Thanks!

 

[Ruturaj]

We have specs on eibach, we need specs on ARK

OE Size and bar rate (increase vs stock rate)

Front: 23mm 263 lb/in

Rear: 16mm 114 lb/in

Eibach Size and Bar Rate

Front 25mm adjustable: Soft 366 lb/in (+39%), stiff 398 lb/in (+51%)

Rear 19mm adjustable: Soft 201 lb/in (+76%), stiff 244 lb/in (+114%)

 

[Ruturaj]

Ark

Front 27mm
Rear 20mm

 

[JDM_Man]

Eibach's have a grease nipple for their bushings

Ark's DO NOT, so you can't easily re-grease them with out taking them apart.

 

[Ruturaj]

Eibach's have a grease nipple for their bushings

Ark's DO NOT, so you can't easily re-grease them with out taking them apart.

Thank for for sharing that. I would drop ark for this reason only. When it starts squeaking, it will be headache. Greasing through grease nipple would be a lot easier.

 

[nhcowboy28]

Thank for for sharing that. I would drop ark for this reason only. When it starts squeaking, it will be headache. Greasing through grease nipple would be a lot easier.

Everything’s better with nipples.

 

[turboAWD]

Thank for for sharing that. I would drop ark for this reason only. When it starts squeaking, it will be headache. Greasing through grease nipple would be a lot easier.

But isn't it like 30 minutes to install? Wouldn't be 30 minutes or less, every 2-3 years to re-grease? Doesn't seem THAT bad..

 

[JDM_Man]

But isn't it like 30 minutes to install? Wouldn't be 30 minutes or less, every 2-3 years to re-grease? Doesn't seem THAT bad..

It starts to make noise after 6 months

 

[turboAWD]

It starts to make noise after 6 months

Really? Do they come with really bad bushings?

 

[itguy61]

No they are just polyurethane bushings that eventually squeeze the grease out. This material cannot absorb any grease so they have to be re-lubed when the squeaking comes back.