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what shocks with Deavers J66

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by HAWAIICALIVEGAZ, Nov 6, 2011.

  1. Nov 6, 2011 at 8:03 PM
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    HAWAIICALIVEGAZ

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    I'm about to pick up a deavers j66 10 leaf pack... I think it's about 1.5" rear lift... But I was thinking I might need a small block lift as well to reach my height goal... First, is it a bad idea to do that? If not, and I use a 1-2" block what shocks would be decent? I'm thinking either the icon or fox with the remote res, both 2.0's... But how much travel can I expect to have? That's how I determine what shocks to get right? I'd like to get 2.5's but don't have that kind of money yet lol...

    I'm also going to be running Dr coilovers with TC UCAs and possibly some spindles...
     
  2. Nov 6, 2011 at 8:11 PM
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    Save up for some Icon 2.5's lol! I'm guessing a 10" shock but you'll ideally want to measure compressed and extended lengths without shocks to get your travel numbers.
     
  3. Nov 6, 2011 at 8:16 PM
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    2.0's will be fine and do not use blocks, get longer shackles or shackle flip kit i think it is for the 2nd gens... anyway its reasonable and mike is totally right on with how you measure!

    also mike you missed out today!! :p
     
  4. Nov 6, 2011 at 8:28 PM
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    What's a good brand for the shackle flip kit? I found ATO so far... And I'm assuming it doesn't really change the ride but just adds a little more lift?
     
  5. Nov 6, 2011 at 8:32 PM
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    Thats the only one I know of lol its a solid product and no your spring and shock setup valving weight capacity determine the ride. the shacle flip will lift and give you more travel.

    A block will hurt ride quality.
     
  6. Nov 6, 2011 at 8:38 PM
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    shackle flip will give you more down travel but also stresses the springs, but gives you better clearance...
     
  7. Nov 6, 2011 at 8:43 PM
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    overall I want the trucks stance to be like factory... So if I go with 3.5" spindles with the coilovers set as low as possible.. How would I lift the rear an additional 3" from factory... Cause the shackle flip plus the deavers would only be 2" right?
     
  8. Nov 6, 2011 at 8:45 PM
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    So how do people usually lift the rear?
     
  9. Nov 6, 2011 at 8:54 PM
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    OME or Allpro will put you at 2.75"-3" or 4" with AP's expedition pack!
     
  10. Nov 6, 2011 at 8:56 PM
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    i have a lift block, but will be having a custom spring pack made shortly.
     
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    Truck looks beast Patrick! Especially with the 35" spare tire!
     
  12. Nov 6, 2011 at 9:05 PM
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    man you need to see it now ;)
     
  13. Nov 7, 2011 at 5:23 PM
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    Was it a bad idea to get the deavers if i'm going for a baja type of setup and only doing a total of about 3-4" of lift all around? Although I do want the rear to be a lil higher than the front to give it that factory look...
     
  14. Nov 7, 2011 at 6:09 PM
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    Spindles will lift the front 3.5-4" depending on brand and the rear lift will be 1.5" from the deavers plus the 1.5" stock so you'll be bro'ing a little. Your prob fin with the icons at their preset height of 2.5" and the deavers but you won't have 3-4" all around!

    If your looking for a full 3-4 inches from the spindles and coilovers you'll want a diff leaf pack! Sell me those deavers, lol!
     
  15. Nov 7, 2011 at 6:12 PM
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    My girlfriends truck has camburg spindles and a used J66 pack in the rear and it sits almost perfectly level
     
  16. Nov 7, 2011 at 6:21 PM
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    There is no way. My friend ran the deavers and they didn't lift much at all.
     
  17. Nov 7, 2011 at 6:22 PM
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    Way. Ill see if I can find a picture of it. Im sure she has some on here somewhere
     
  18. Nov 7, 2011 at 6:26 PM
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    Camburg spindles. Stock C/O's. Deaver J66 pack that she bought used

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  19. Nov 7, 2011 at 6:32 PM
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    Hmm well my buddies were beat on daily so maybe that's why?
     
  20. Nov 7, 2011 at 6:35 PM
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    Possible. The guy she bought these off of said these would need to be re-arched but we just put them on and they were perfect
     

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