OFFICIAL KING GROUP BUY from DSM 4/26/2012

explain please to a noob . my plan is to get the defined SUA kit, down the line, and possibly another shock with more travel(i.e. bedcage), but that is WAY down the line.

edit: derp. I guess nofords explained it. so, because the rear end is light, compared to the fronts, that makes it harder to tune?

 

Rear skips a lot and bucks/bottoms out easily! The 2.5" shock with extra oil and valving will help big time but a compression adjusted would help to dial in what comfort you want.....soft/firm etc! Otherwise you'd have to revalve it if you needed it tweaked!

 

This can be done with the GB too? OP was rude when I was inquiring about these but my rear AP's would fit these perfect!

Marco, could I get the 2.5" rear icons build to these specs?

 

Yes, ICON has an almost identical spec for their 2.5" rear "lifted" app.

 

Thanks Marco.......they charge extra too?

 

if you run the kings at 2.25" to minimize preload but use the toytec top plate spacer (3/4" lift for 3" total) will the ride be smooth or will it still be somewhat harsh?

 

Would be smooth but you're messing with the geometry in which they were designed. You're essentially pushing the coilovers down that amount and could f up your upper/ lower ball joints, cv's etc! Just trim the shit out of your wheel wells if your running a large tire.......what the guys with 35's do!

 

Does anyone know how much added weight to the front is need to require the 700# springs?

 

Plate bumper, winch, skids, etc. mine are 700's

 

put me on the list for 4 pair....wait nevermind, i'll build my own.

 

I direct you to look at your avatar picture

 

so when measuring a shock with a eye bolt hole on top, the measurement is taken from eye to eye. What about a stem top shock? Eye to top of the stem or eye to the actual mounting point on the shock tower?

 

I believe it's where the mount is? At least that's what I use!

 

Pm pricing on front and rears please. Just curious if price is good enough I may squeeze it out to get rid of the current setup

 

Incoming PM

 

Alright looks like I'm in for front and rear shocks. No compression adjuster or anything fancy, just the (25001-119 & 25001-121) set with a #700 spring. Unless I should stick with the standard spring as I only have a plate bumper and skids, no winch yet.

 

I'll add ya to the list of confirmed. Spring rate question I'm sure will be sorted out when u call to place the order. Tell them about ur plate bumper etc. they'll set u up right

 

Taqoma,
Thanks for the informative reply. Please add my name to the list for the Front & Rear shocks, all with Compression Adjusters. Thanks again for your help and orchestrating this GB.

 

When do we have to call in with our payment info? I won't be able to do it today but tomorrow morning I can.

 

That should be fine. The GB ends tomorrow so you can call then