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ADS Off-Road Racing Shocks - Information, Pictures, & BS Thread

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by TaylorU, Aug 23, 2014.

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  1. Aug 26, 2018 at 4:26 AM
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    It's not exposed thread, it's coil height. They said if you have a 14" coil, you can safely compress it to 12" and not exceeding 11.5".
     
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  2. Aug 26, 2018 at 9:13 AM
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    the easiest thing to do is measure and add all the coil springs (yes it will be tedious) and then add it all up and thats the coil block height. the lowest it you can thread the collar
     
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  3. Aug 26, 2018 at 9:05 PM
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    I emailed them a while back and this is the response I got from them: "For every 3 clockwise rotations you should gain 1/2" of lift. We like to measure the full installed length of the spring at full extension to determine the exact preload. The coil spring free length should be 14". We wouldn't recommend going further than 11.75" installed length."
     
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    thanks. going to do a 1/4" top plate spacer.. i'm at 11.5" installed length. The lean bothers me like no tomorrow for some reason.
     
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    Good to know!:thumbsup:
     
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    We ordered about the same time. I think I'm one 1 week behind plus the extra time for custom work you probably have me beat. :pout: Still exciting :goingcrazy:
     
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    Just the fronts for now. See how I like it with my rear ext 5100s.
     
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  11. Aug 31, 2018 at 7:20 PM
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    Mine came in first of this week, just over 4 weeks from placing my order with @HeadStrong Off-Road. Can’t wait to get them installed :D:yay:
     
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    So, my adjustable 2.5 Reservoir shocks from ADS are going on tomorrow. Been doing all of the last minute stuff and am kind of wiped out. But I just realized I forgot something basic: how do you you adjust the shocks? In other words, what setting should they be on for on road driving? Off road? Thanks.
     
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  13. Sep 1, 2018 at 10:45 AM
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    Got mine on today! As always, can't say enough good things about Marie and @HeadStrong Off-Road. Great customer service and prices!

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    Hi guys. Just installed the 2.5 COs with remote reservoir on my 2018. Was wondering how you guys managed to route the remote reservoir properly. I have to pull the mount towards the wheel for it to sit correctly with the tubing not hitting against the shock/coil casing. I am thinking I can pull it forward more but I have cut through the fender wall.

    Pictures would be great!
     
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  15. Sep 2, 2018 at 1:19 AM
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    I think I have pics in my build thread.
     
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    Hey man. I just put some 2.5s in on my 2016 yesterday and it was a bit of a challenge. Here is where we ended up:
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    We were very close to the tubing hitting the coil overs. And in fact on the driver side we put in a little insurance against this. Close up:


    Just a bit of material zip tied around the tubing for protection.

    Hope this helps.
     
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    Hmm, I didn't have issues with this on my 2016. Are you guys sure you have the block that you mount the bracket to turned the right way? It should have the bolts you actually tighten down on the bracket forward enough that there's no issues. I can get a finger between my hose and CO's
     
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    Can you send a pic so we can see what you mean?
     
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    I think @Jibbs is referring to the block/ spacer that goes between the frame and the sway bar which is where the resi bracket mounts up
     
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