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Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Cement_Sport_Taco, Jun 25, 2020.

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  1. Jun 30, 2020 at 2:35 PM
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    https://www.schmidtyracing.com/

    These guys have good stuff.

    You can get a N2 bottle from harbor freight and charge it at any welding supply business.
     
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    I use mine all the time. In fact I’m following a buddy right now that needs some N2 in his rear ORI before we put a late afternoon smack down on our rigs.
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    Thanks @ColoradoTJ ...This site looks like it has mostly everything. Good call on the tank from Harbor Freight.
     
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    ...I want to be able to build and break that
     
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    Chris I could not find the bottle at HF what am I doing wrong
     
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    Easy. Jeeps are such POS’s, find them cheap.
    Tubing bender/welder/band saw and lots of beer.
     
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    You probably have to go into the store.

    If not, there are online welding supply stores that sell them.

    I like these guys, and have used them in the past.
    https://store.cyberweld.com/
     
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  8. Jun 30, 2020 at 8:42 PM
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    Apologies for the late replies. Went off roading and then got caught up in a protest on the freeway.
     
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    ...stuff
    they’ve been doing that around me too, pretty annoying to block a freeway. Also saw video of a guy get run over and dragged by a FedEx semi truck. Don’t play in traffic kids.
     
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    For your viewing.

    We just rebuilt the ORI's on the gray TJ. I'm not sure we are there yet. We can play with some pressures in the upper/lower chambers.

    I tried some different pressures in my shocks tonight. I put 200 psi all around and 350 psi in the bumps. The front are getting dropped back down to 180(ish). In the second video (droppin Indy bro..inside joke), normally you can hear me get into my bumps pretty hard on that drop. I didn't tonight.

    Tuning shocks matter...







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    Just buy mine! LOL

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    My Elka 2.5 DC front w/700# coils and rear arrive tomorrow. I am hoping to get into either my neighbors or FiL's garage for the install this weekend, along with a set of SPC UCAs and removing the dealer installed front diff drop shims.

    A big part of my interest and ultimately going with Elka was the aluminum aspect for corrosion and heat dissipation (I recently went with Dobinsons Heavy Leaf Sprngs, and considered their adjustable resi options, which have aluminium resi bodies, but Elkas' shock/strut and resi aluminum body appeal). Plus I have enough aftermarket steel to maintain and paint...now I know aluminum is not impervious and does corrode, but I already have a decent amount of steel rattle can maintenance items:thumbsup:!!
     
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  13. Jul 16, 2020 at 1:57 PM
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    Just got my Elkas on yesterday, I'm extremely happy with them. Went with them over King for similar reasons (corrosion resistance) as well as hearing good things and it's nice that they're made in Canada. Initial impressions:

     
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  14. Jul 19, 2020 at 6:58 AM
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    Snapped a pic while the right side was on the floor for inspection the other night. 20200718_213128.jpg

    Also nice to see a slick improvement on the spanner wrench, no leverage issues here a la pry bar!! 20200719_095305.jpg
     
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    When did you order yours? I’ve been waiting 9 weeks for my stage 1s.
     
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    It was a swap for the stock bumper with a TW member semi local to me.

    I know it doesn't help with your situation. Best of luck and I'm sure you're almost there.
     
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    9 weeks??!?!
     
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    what a pretty set up!! I hope the finish holds up on those (and mine)!!!!
     
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    CV 2020 baaaabbbyyy!
     
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    i was quoted +\-4 weeks from Headstrong. Its been 4 weeks now. I received the DK UCA, leaf packs, bushings and hardware. I’m hoping soon..
     
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