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Local (Seattle) Suspension Install

Discussion in 'North West' started by KaizerWilhelm, Jul 9, 2018.

  1. Jul 16, 2018 at 8:37 PM
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    KaizerWilhelm

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    I know Mule does CMCs for $250.
     
  2. Jul 16, 2018 at 9:03 PM
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    @JimSnell installed my CMC....
     
  3. Jul 16, 2018 at 9:20 PM
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    I had run the OME Nitrochargers years ago on my Rubicon, they were fantastic. Recently did the OME sports on my brothers LX470 (Land Cruiser) and was very disappointed. They were far too firm and nothing like the Nitrochargers that were no longer available. We ended up replacing them 6 weeks later.
     
  4. Jul 16, 2018 at 9:33 PM
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    They're super harsh, even on dumb stuff like speed bumps. High speed compression and rebound seems fine, but low speed is lacking. Next ones will be adjustable, I'll just end up keeping these as backups just in case. I wouldn't recommend them that's for sure
     
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  5. Jul 16, 2018 at 9:35 PM
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    Agreed. But I’d sell them to recoup what you can, which is what we did.
     
  6. Jul 16, 2018 at 9:38 PM
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    Depends on if you have something to use when it comes time to get shocks rebuilt. I didn't even think about it and had them toss my OEM stuff
     
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  7. Jul 16, 2018 at 9:42 PM
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    True, though I’d pick up some 3rd gen take offs on the cheap later and sell the aftermarket goods for cash now personally.
     
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  8. Jul 16, 2018 at 9:46 PM
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    Oh yeah that's true, didn't even think of that.
     
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  9. Jul 17, 2018 at 5:07 AM
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    I just bit the bullet and purchased an Icon Stage 6 suspension...well the front coilovers at least. Buying the rear shocks and Dakars when more of my old scuba gear sells. No sense in saving some coin if I'm just going to spending more later...lead time is 6-7 weeks, so after everything arrives, I'm sure I'll be hitting some of y'all up for help installing / learning about installing it.
     
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  10. Jan 11, 2019 at 8:33 AM
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    Reviving an old thread...After having a kid and selling some stuff I didn't need, I've finally got all the parts I need for my lift.

    I've got:
    Icon Stage 6 Front Coils
    Icon Tubular UCAs
    Icon Stage 6 Rear Shocks
    Icon Bump Stops
    Dakar Leaf Pack
    ECGS Bushing

    Hoping to get this installed where I can learn how it all works so if there's ever a problem I can kinda maybe know how to limp it home. Also looking for a CMC. Any thoughts on a good reasonably priced place...or person..?
     
  11. Jan 11, 2019 at 9:10 AM
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    How soon are you looking at? I'll have a day free next weekend.
     
  12. Jan 11, 2019 at 9:17 AM
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    Probably in feb. my only free weekend with my newborn. I'll DM you once I know some specifics.
     
  13. Jan 11, 2019 at 9:21 AM
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    Ok, sounds good. Let me know a couple weeks ahead of time, I'm trying to do a set of sliders each week for the next monthish, so we'll have to use the other weekend day.
     
  14. Jan 11, 2019 at 9:33 AM
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    No worries. I'll give you a lot of head up, because that's what I need too.
     
  15. Jan 16, 2019 at 11:43 AM
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