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Norcal Spotted and BS Thread

Discussion in 'Northern California' started by PreRunnerSeth, Sep 23, 2009.

  1. Sep 21, 2016 at 7:47 AM
    Don5352

    Don5352 Liberty or Death

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    So, you're one of those freaks whose left handed but right eye dominate?
     
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    LTDSC

    LTDSC 32oz of fun

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    i had to adapt and mold to the norm. I write lefty, throw right, bat right, shoot right, fap ambi.
     
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  3. Sep 21, 2016 at 7:51 AM
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    I found a great post on stuff to check. Did most of it last night. No bueno. Even tried activating both switches at once. Didn't work.

    Don't have a lot of experience with them so, choke, called a dealer this morning. At the least, I need the window to go up. :)
     
  4. Sep 21, 2016 at 8:03 AM
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    I could be that rear switch. Try swapping the switch from the opposite side, to see if it makes a difference.
     
  5. Sep 21, 2016 at 8:19 AM
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  7. Sep 21, 2016 at 8:48 AM
    Fernando

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    Oh yea....deff sounds like a bad motor. But try what rick said. Process of elimination
     
  8. Sep 21, 2016 at 9:04 AM
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    Hahahaha that's great!
     
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    kalieaire

    kalieaire i didn't know they stacked sh*t that high.

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    jAndyMendo i eat samiches

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    So I can wait two years to do my shackle flip? That takes some pressure off
     
  12. Sep 21, 2016 at 9:54 AM
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    Ha! Just wait until you bend the shit out of yours. Or have a conversation with @jberry813 and he'll talk you out of it. You may end up with a $4000 SUA setup with triple bypasses tho...
     
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    jAndyMendo i eat samiches

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    I am going to look into a new spring set next year first, there are a few that are setup to help with the fuel tank being on the driver side.
     
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    Did I miss something? I was under the impression that a shackle flip was a win win :notsure:
    @jberry813 ?
     
  16. Sep 21, 2016 at 10:09 AM
    kalieaire

    kalieaire i didn't know they stacked sh*t that high.

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    Axle Wrap is your biggest enemy here especially as your springs weaken over time. That can end up causing small issues like vibrations and then eventually wearing out bearings and junk.
     
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  18. Sep 21, 2016 at 11:18 AM
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    You definitely missed something.
    Start by drawing a line between the front spring hanger and the pivot of the shackle/rear spring. Now draw the same line with the shackle flipped. As the suspension compresses, an inverted shackle will allow for more bump travel than a shackle flip. It's line will be higher. Typical responses are to either 1) extend your bump stops or 2) allow the spring pack to go wicked negative arch.
    With that said, yes you gain some ride height (again think about the lines) and you will gain some droop. However, every single spring pack on the market is designed for the factory inverted shackle. Flip that around, and now your spring pack will be more loaded at right height when compared to the factory inverted shackle. Look at anyone who's done the flip. Their spring pack is almost flat at ride height. And since every pack is a progressive spring rate, expect your ride to be bumpier and payload decreased.
    Some people allow the springs to go more negative. But be aware, this will decrease the lifespan of the pack and make it more susceptible to breaking a leaf when flexed.
    I'm of the opinion that if your goal is anything even remotely mid to high speed, shackle flips are the wrong decision. If you are only interested in crawling, the flip will allow more droop at the consequence of less bump. Most crawlers aren't overly concerned with bump travel, but then again there are very few crawling rigs on TW. The vast majority of us are building a rig that we can keep streetable/DD and still be a weekend warrior. IMO a shackle flip doesn't accomplish that (very well).
    Also keep in mind, if you bought OE shocks, your shocks are no longer long enough to allow for the added droop travel of a shackle flip. Which means redesigning your shock mounts or new shocks. I call this never ending cycle FOTFUSE: Fix One Thing Fuck Up Something Else.
     
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    Good to know!
     
  20. Sep 21, 2016 at 11:24 AM
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    I just ordered a set and may have to rethink this. I am planning on doing a shock relocate soon. Thanks for the input:cheers:
     

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