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3rd Gen Owners with King Coilovers

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by c4lvinnn, Jan 30, 2017.

  1. Mar 12, 2018 at 9:18 PM
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    I have 10 passenger, 12 driver and just barely under 2.5 lift. Thats for standard kings.
     
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  2. Mar 12, 2018 at 9:49 PM
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    Ok thanks man mine are standard as well 600Lbs spring. How do they ride set that high?
     
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  3. Mar 12, 2018 at 11:53 PM
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    Thanks! I appreciate it! :cheers:
     
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  4. Mar 13, 2018 at 5:18 AM
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    They ride excellent on and off road.
     
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  5. Mar 13, 2018 at 5:34 AM
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    Ok thanks.....I’ll be paring up the rear Kings with OME HD 96r leaf pack. Do you know if the rear Kings shocks will be fine with that setup? It’s gives you about 2inches of lift. I don’t want to over extend the shock and harm it.
     
  6. Mar 13, 2018 at 5:49 AM
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    I also have 2" rear lift with no problems. I believe King recommends no more than 2.5 to 3 inch lift so we should fine. They have a little more travel than stock.
     
  7. Mar 13, 2018 at 6:41 AM
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    From what I understand, the dakar pack provides additional flex, so you should get the extended option for the rear.
     
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  8. Mar 13, 2018 at 8:12 AM
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    Ok thanks. Do you have a picture of your truck?
     
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  9. Mar 13, 2018 at 8:21 AM
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    Hmm I’m not gonna be doing extreme flexing or extreme off roading. Do you think I should be ok? But I am installing extended break lines though
     
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  10. Mar 13, 2018 at 8:35 AM
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    Will send some after a bit.
     
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  11. Mar 13, 2018 at 8:45 AM
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    Here's a few
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  12. Mar 13, 2018 at 8:50 AM
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    Ok cool. What type of UCA are you using? I’m still debating if I need some with a 2.5 inch lift I’ve read on the feed that some folks are not using aftermarket UCA. But I will eventually get some for sure. Is a must to get Some or can I add some later
     
  13. Mar 13, 2018 at 8:53 AM
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    I'm still running stock and alignment is maxed out but perfect. If you go any higher alignment will be off. If you can afford them get it done all at once. I'm just going to change mine when bushings need replaced.
     
  14. Mar 13, 2018 at 9:01 AM
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    More like 1" or a little less. It effectively levels a stock truck.

    If the baseline is a 2nd gen, sure.. but it's not 2" lift for 3rd gens out of the box.
     
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  15. Mar 13, 2018 at 10:23 AM
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    Ok thanks. I will probably do the same. Ran out of funds for the mean time. And thanks for the truck pics. Look awesome. Here’s mind with no lift/ stock

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  16. Mar 13, 2018 at 10:31 AM
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    Nice truck. Just wait till you get them installed. Will be completely different truck. Both looks and ride quality.
     
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  17. Mar 13, 2018 at 10:40 AM
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    Yeah man can’t wait. Won’t install them until my Dakar’s come in. Do you have adjusters on yours? If so how many clicks did you adjust them for fronts and rear?
     
  18. Mar 13, 2018 at 10:47 AM
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    On road I have them both set at 6 clicks from minimum. Off road about 15 but I don't do rock crawling. Just off beaten paths. I believe they go up to 30?
     
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  19. Mar 13, 2018 at 10:50 AM
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    Can’t wait to put mine on. Next week hopefully! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
     
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  20. Mar 13, 2018 at 10:55 AM
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    I do think they go up to 30. But I try your setting and go from there. As far as installation did you have any issues installing it?
     
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