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Eibach Pro-Lift Kit ~ +30mm coil springs

I’ve had a look through the comments. Am I right in summarising that 1. It is inconclusive as to whether the Eibach lift leads to front driveshaft problems and 2. It will invalidate warranty (info for the implications in the Uk would be useful)?
 
I’ve had a look through the comments. Am I right in summarising that 1. It is inconclusive as to whether the Eibach lift leads to front driveshaft problems and 2. It will invalidate warranty (info for the implications in the Uk would be useful)?
Sounds like one to ask your local dealer.
I know that the son of Sir Jim had his Grenadier lifted by a UK company however I’m not sure he will be too concerned over warranty claims.
Looking at the number of owners that have embarked on a lift I’m not convinced it is a major issue. If you do have a problem here in the UK I doubt that Ineos will be there to help, but on the plus side, resulting problems don’t seem to be that expensive to fix.
 
I’ve had a look through the comments. Am I right in summarising that 1. It is inconclusive as to whether the Eibach lift leads to front driveshaft problems and 2. It will invalidate warranty (info for the implications in the Uk would be useful)?
My front driveshaft was replaced under warranty but only because I’m on stock suspension. The dealer told me that they are denying warranty claim on lifted Grenadiers. Also said that they see a high failure rate of the CV on lifted trucks.

Nothing about the conversation sounds remotely inconclusive.
 
In the US, Ineos is requiring the dealer to report on the suspension setup before they will approve a warranty replacement of the driveshaft. When mine failed, Ineos wanted to know if my vehicle was lifted, what size tires I installed, and did I change the stock shocks. I was on stock springs, 33" tires and stock shocks and after a week of just sitting at the dealer, Ineos approved a warranty replacement. I've heard of inquiries about how much time the vehicle spent off road, which to me seems ridiculous.

My dealer told me they had to keep the old driveshaft in case Ineos wanted it but if they hadn't claimed it in 6 months I could have it back. I was stoked to build a backup; however, after about 60 days my dealer told me Ineos requested the bad shaft be sent back to them.

In the US warranty (and perhaps ROW) there is an implied WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE which is somewhat ironic given how they marketed the vehicle as 'Built on Purpose'. My guess is someone will need to press the failing driveshaft issue with NHSTA or some similar regulatory body to get any broad based resolution.

I do love these disclaimers from the US Warranty language:

THE INEOS LIMITED WARRANTIES ONLY COVER DEFECTS IN MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP AS DESCRIBED HEREIN. THE INEOS LIMITED WARRANTIES DO NOT COVER DEFECTS IN DESIGN.

The New Vehicle Limited Warranty also does not cover the following: Damage, malfunctions, failures, deterioration, or corrosion caused or resulting from: Misuse, accident, theft, arson or intentional damage; Racing, track days, off-road trials, or other competition or events;

(That last exclusion "events" is so broad you could drive a.. well.. Grenadier through it)
 
I’ve had a look through the comments. Am I right in summarising that 1. It is inconclusive as to whether the Eibach lift leads to front driveshaft problems and 2. It will invalidate warranty (info for the implications in the Uk would be useful)?
As @Cheshire cat said. I would check with your dealer. I seem to remember speaking to an agent who said that making a warranty claim for a failed prop with a lifted Grenadier would be problematic.
 
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