Norcal Spotted and BS Thread

now that i have the dakars installed, im looking into options for bringing the front up a bit (custom front hybrid bumper build will be starting this spring). currently running stock coils with 5100s. any suggestions on coils on the cheaper end of the scale that will bring me closer to rear height? a bunch of guys here said to just run some spacers but not really wanting shitty spacer lift

 

5100s on a loaded setting are very similar to a preload spacer. I don't think it's as bad as a lot of people say.

But on another note, I'm thinking about doing the 5100s and eibachs. Won't ride like kings or anything, but will give an adjustable lift height without a spacer. And like other springs, i believe you can get different rated eibach springs to accommodate extra weight.

 

I need to order new shocks for the rear too because my bilsteins are maxed the fuck out with these dakars. loud as fuck when I hit a little bump -_-

 

I had that setup. Alot better than stock and doesnt break the bank

 

agree with Don here, and to add to it you could get a ticket for the use of off road lights in most city's. the switch is the only way they should be wired up. like don is saying, there bright as fuck and you don't want to blind a cop as your backing up, or even just putting it into park "if auto", really piss off the hwy patrol if you get pulled over. lol
I though long and hard about doing the same , putting it on the reverse light wire, and found to many cons vs pros.
If your set on that route there is always the tow harness if your looking for a reverse wire. if your truck has a tow harness the wire is already there at the bumper.

 

the cons with spacers is you loose up travel and shock will bottom out before you hit bump stops causing shit to break real quick on any bumps even speed bumps, you could space the bump stops down to stop that but then you will still loose up travel. with very little up travel its going to ride like shit. even on the street.

 

Had these on the truck before I went to Kings, pretty much just adjustable Bilsteins.

http://toyteclifts.3dcartstores.com/ToyTec-BOSS-Coilovers_p_1128.html

Or you can save a little more and just buy Icons or Kings

 

they make a 11.65" travel shock that will fit in stock location. I have them on mine. it took a little work to fit them but they have held up great. if you want I can find you the part #

 

What did @DannyBFresco do with his B110s? Or does he still have them on there?

 

Great story, bro, but this is the Nor Cal Spotted and BS thread.
That red line is a generally accepted demarcation of the boundary for Nor Cal - So Cal. Why'd you do it?






Kings

 

hahaha glad i moved down here actually. CHEAP AS FUCK to live down here. plus its nice being an hour from the sequoia national park and 2 hours from pismo. if i stop posting in this, who becomes FNG?

 

I went to this whole lift and love the ride. I couldn't be happier. I will change rear spring packs later when I start getting heavy with toys and other

 

@napa 707

He’s got TW down already.

 

Nailed it

 

it may be cheap, but its still Visalia.

 

true

 

Plus the switch allows you to use them at will as work/task lights at dark sites or for dealing with trailers and the like.

 

Yeah I like that work site idea. I may switch mine after all.

 

Or tailgaters. And overtaking vehicles approaching with high beams on.