DIY How to Install Eibach Lowering Spring on 2022-2025 Ford Maverick, Test Ride, and Review. Torque

This comprehensive tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Eibach lowering springs on your 2022-2025 Ford Maverick FWD. I'll take you step-by-step through the installation process w/ torque values, compare stock vs lowered heights with riding footage, and share my honest review of the Eibach springs. #FordMaverick #EibachSprings Materials/Tools Eibach PRO-KIT Part #E10-35-057-01-22 (FWD): https://amzn.to/3SMdvEo Eibach PRO-KIT Part #E10-35-057-02-22 (AWD): https://amzn.to/4mY2o9b Eibach Camber Bolts Part #5.81315K: https://amzn.to/45kmjsy Plastic clip remover tool (optional): https://amzn.to/3FyzImv Magnetic tray https://amzn.to/4l40lyK 8mm, 10mm, 13mm, 15mm, 18mm, 21mm sockets https://amzn.to/45fI4tz T40 socket https://amzn.to/3Zr4VPg, 6mm hex (optional for F top strut bolt) https://amzn.to/4l40MJo 18mm ratcheting wrench https://amzn.to/3SPGMhA 3/8 and 1/2 ratcheting wrenches https://amzn.to/4l5Wlha, or impact gun https://amzn.to/43DJ09W 1/2" Torque wrench 150ft lb required https://amzn.to/45RO3oB Breaker bar https://amzn.to/3HDNSDk Floor Jack https://amzn.to/4dUIVly Jack Stands https://amzn.to/4jLCBOA Hammer/Mallet https://amzn.to/3SNwpe1 Spring compressors https://amzn.to/3SNwgY1 Razer blade https://amzn.to/4jLar6w Red locktite. Blue locktite (optional) https://amzn.to/4jLaq2s Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:11 Eibach Front Spring Revision Differences 1:44 Install Instructions & Contents 2:29 Open Hood, remove 5 plastic clips holding orange hybrid cable, remove 6 clips, remove windshield wipers (15mm), remove 2 side windshield cowl clips, push cowl upwards, remove 2 10mm bolts, remove strut cover Front Spring Install 4:51 Remove front wheel cover, break F & R lug nuts (21mm) on ground (or use impact), jack up truck in middle, and install jack stands on front and rear. Remove front wheel. 6:17 Remove brake line (8mm), and brake sensor rubber and clip 6:40 Loosen top and bottom strut bolts (21mm). Mark with white pen. Support lower control arm, and hammer bolts out. 7:28 Remove sway bar link with T40 and 18mm ratcheting wrench 7:38 Loosen 3 strut bolt (13mm). Wiggle strut from wheel knuckle, remove sway bar link, and then fully loosen bolts to remove strut 8:06 Front strut assembly overview 8:32 Install spring compressors 8:46 Remove top strut bolt (18mm) with impact or 6mm allen, and disassemble strut. Remove spring compressor. 9:23 Stock vs Eibach spring comparison 9:47 Modify front bump stop 10:21 Reassemble spring assembly with top bolt. Torque bolt 41ft-lb on truck later. 11:34 Strut from left side 11:44 Insert sway bar link and bolt into strut, feed into truck, and install 3 strut bolts. 12:03 Reinstall knuckle and 2 bolts w/ lower first. This would be the time to install the new camber bolts at the top to be adjusted during recommended alignment. Torque 103ft lb +120 deg (or line up with old marks) for OEM bolts, 97ft lbs for aftermarket. 12:40 Torque sway bar tie bolt 81ft lb 12:44 Reinstall brake line, and brake sensor 13:08 Torque 3 strut bolts 22ft lb. Torque strut center bolt 41ft lb 13:16 Reinstall front wheel and bolts. Torque 149ft lb when on ground. Rear Spring Install 13:31 Lift both sides, support by jack stands, remove lugs (engage parking brake if wheel spins) and remove wheels 13:40 Remove lower strut bolt (18mm), and top 2 strut bolts (18mm). Remove cap, top strut bolt (13mm), disassemble, swap new bump stop, reassemble, install nut 41 ft lb?. 15:10 Rear spring overview 15:30 Remove lower rear caliper bolt (13mm), loosen top caliper bolt (13mm), release parking brake, and rotate caliper to allow slack in brake line when dropping rear twist beam. 16:03 On other side: Repeat brake steps above, (optional) support beam with jack, remove lower strut, and lower jack to prevent beam from dropping suddenly. 16:21 Push down spring and remove. 16:39 Rear spring comparison 16:58 Reinstall springs on both sides. PUT THE CORRECT SIDE ON. RR or RL. 17:30 Reinstall strut cap, and reinstall struts with 2 bolts 81ft lb 17:55 Reinstall lower strut bolts with red locktite. 81ft lb. Use jack if necessary to line up holes. 18:22 Reinstall caliper bolts with red locktite. 81 ft lb, or line up old marks. 18:48 Reinstall rear wheels. Engage parking brake. Lug nuts 149ft lb in star pattern. Put lug nut cap back on. 19:29 Remove jack stands, and lower truck where front wheels barely touch ground to not put too much uneven pressure on wheel. Torque lug nuts 149ft lb in star pattern. Put lug nut cap back on. Lower truck entirely. 20:20 Reinstall strut covers with 2 bolts, side windshield cowl clips, windshield wipers and rubber covers, 6 clips, and 5 orange hybrid cable clips. 21:45 Height comparison: OEM vs Eibach 22:57 Test Drive - Stock Springs 25:11 Test Drive - Eibach Lowering Springs 26:45 Stock vs Eibach Timed Comparison 27:12 Initial Reactions 27:56 Review: Pros 30:02 Review: Cons 33:45 Final Thoughts Why I bought a Maverick:    • Why I bought a 2025 FORD MAVERICK XL HYBRI...