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San Diego BS Thread.

Discussion in 'Southern California' started by Speed Freek, Nov 23, 2010.

  1. Jun 14, 2017 at 12:51 PM
    Hagendazsss

    Hagendazsss Well-Known Member

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    True. Very true.
     
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  2. Jun 14, 2017 at 1:18 PM
    eccracer104

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    Save those pennies and wait for someone to sell theirs used. 2nd gen and 3rd gen coilovers are the same*


    *Some companies do 650# springs, some 700# springs for the 3rd gens. I think due to the added weight up front on the 3rd gens 700# springs are preferred.
     
  3. Jun 14, 2017 at 1:36 PM
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  4. Jun 14, 2017 at 4:01 PM
    desertjunkie760

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    700# for a stock truck?! That seems excessive but I have heard the 3rd gens have a bit of a weight difference.
     
  5. Jun 14, 2017 at 4:05 PM
    eccracer104

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    I thought so too, I may have been mistaken as the post above yours says DSM recommends 650#
     
  6. Jun 14, 2017 at 4:06 PM
    desertjunkie760

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    Hey, either way, it's more than the 600ibs standard.
     
  7. Jun 14, 2017 at 4:08 PM
    eccracer104

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    I though 2nd gens were 650# standard? :goingcrazy:
     
  8. Jun 14, 2017 at 4:21 PM
    Tombiology70

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    The Kings on mine are 700's and so far so good :)
     
  9. Jun 14, 2017 at 4:23 PM
    desertjunkie760

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    All the coils I have seen have been 600# from the factory and you have to buy the 650#s afterward. Damnit, maybe I'm wrong. Lol
     
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    600# are standard
     
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  12. Jun 14, 2017 at 6:02 PM
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    Not doing the Diff drop and have the ECGS bushing sitting in the garage but no vibrations yet. Once everything settles I'll probably adjust the front a little and get the bushing done...
     
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  13. Jun 14, 2017 at 6:06 PM
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    I'm running 600 but these are going on tommorow IMG_4344.jpg
     
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  14. Jun 14, 2017 at 6:17 PM
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    :) ok im trying to get a feel for what i have to do and buy haha.
     
  15. Jun 14, 2017 at 6:56 PM
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    Give Marie over at Headstrong a call. She was beyond patient with all my questions
     
  16. Jun 14, 2017 at 6:58 PM
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    Do you already have the removal tool for the bushing?
     
  17. Jun 14, 2017 at 7:01 PM
    Hagendazsss

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    yeah I was looking into them :)
    I think im going to do fox stage 2 with light duty dakars. so time to save
     
  18. Jun 14, 2017 at 7:48 PM
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  19. Jun 14, 2017 at 8:41 PM
    Tombiology70

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    Nope- Probably something I'll have to get done by @Speed Freek or someone with more mechanical skills then myself...
     
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  20. Jun 14, 2017 at 10:19 PM
    desertjunkie760

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    My bad. I didn't realize it wasn't 4x4! Good luck!
     

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