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Discussion in 'Suspension' started by 2ndGenJonny, Jan 12, 2016.

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  1. Jun 18, 2017 at 3:31 PM
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    They are stock length
     
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    Mine are 8" straps. That probably should be checked now that I see the fraying.
    IMG_3711.jpg
     
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  3. Jun 18, 2017 at 3:46 PM
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    Looks good...wish I didn't have these ugly fox's lol

    Here's after I lowered the preload almost all the way...do you guys think the angles still look too much?IMG_4466.jpgIMG_4468.jpg
     
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  4. Jun 18, 2017 at 4:08 PM
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    Measure for coil bind and down travel.
     
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  5. Jun 18, 2017 at 4:18 PM
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    What do you mean measure for down travel? How do I measure for coil bind?
     
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  6. Jun 18, 2017 at 4:18 PM
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    i personally attempt to keep my uniball as centered as possible, for optimal travel
     
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  7. Jun 18, 2017 at 4:25 PM
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    I don't think I can go any lower. When I get a winch that will help. Gotta clear the 35s too lol
     
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    yeah you look as low as you can mechanically go. Now just need gravity to take over.
     
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  9. Jun 18, 2017 at 4:34 PM
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    no point getting new ones until you put on your long travel

    ;)
     
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  10. Jun 18, 2017 at 4:50 PM
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    Exactly what is the advertised travel with stock arms? I measured just shy of 10" at the hub. With aftermarket UCAs and extended travel Kings.
     
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  11. Jun 19, 2017 at 9:44 AM
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    If you lift the truck off he ground, how much more does the shock extend before the wheel starts to unload? That's your down travel.

    Coil bind: measure the diameter of the spring (a single coil) and multiply by he number of wraps on the spring. This is the shortest the spring can get, because the could will be touching. Figure out that distance between the spring seats (top and bottom) with the shock fully collapsed. If the second number is larger than the first you're ok. If it's not the spring coils touching each other will limit your up-travel on the suspension
     
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  12. Jun 19, 2017 at 9:52 AM
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    Maybe I'm confused but how does measuring the coil and multiplying by the number of coils determine the shortest the spring can get?
     
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  13. Jun 19, 2017 at 9:53 AM
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    Because maths
     
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    Is this at full droop or ride height? I'm getting my truck aligned tomorrow and they're going to adjust the heims. I'll post a picture when it's done.
     
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  15. Jun 19, 2017 at 10:09 AM
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    That was ride heigh
     
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    Mine looked like that, but with a bit more preload, to where my UCA was hitting the coil, and I was destroying boots. I just spun mine back about an inch of thread, and now I'm sitting about where you're at (UCA angle.)
     
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  17. Jun 19, 2017 at 12:33 PM
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    What coils do you have ??
     
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    duuude...that's no bueno for it being at ride height - that means you have almost zero droop travel. Your outer CV boots look like they are dry humping each other too...
     
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  19. Jun 19, 2017 at 12:44 PM
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    Fox 2.5s with 14"x650lb coils.
     
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    What are the specs on those springs you have on there?
     
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