Long Travel BS Thread

so got 2.5x8" king c/os with 450lb springs. i plan on buying 600lbs but wondering what length to get? and 2.5 or 3.0? and do i need to change that flat bottom to a raised one?

 

dmz or defined SUA kit? im done with the j66

 

Dmz if you dont mind fab

 

Looks like since thats a flat spring plate, 18" coils. If you are 4wd then you need raised spring plates, If 2wd then no need to worry, just get whatever length those springs are "probably 18, could be 16".
It would be as so 1800.300.600

 

ya im 2wd and its 18"

 

So then a 1800.300.600 3" Inner diameter.

 

like this? and anyone know if thts the price for one or a pair?
http://downsouthmotorsports.com/i-164444-king-3-0-i-d-coil-springs-in-18-0-length.html

 

Price per spring. Hit Dezert rangers and craiglist, RDC for a pair used usually $120 and under.

 

So today i hit a big rock really hard with my passenger side tire, nothing broke or bent, my spindles are gussetted etc, tire didn't pop, but i can barely turn the truck to the right now, it drives pretty decent on the freeway coming home from where i was at and tracks straight. the steering wheel is cocked off to an angle, is my alignment just out of place or do did i bend/break something?

 

that doesn't sound good, sounds worse than a alignment

 

i'd say with tires aired up and in 2wd its equivalent to driving the truck in 4wd maybe even 4lo, although thats only at like parking lot speeds

The last pic on my build page (last page) shows that the alignment is off

 

i wouldnt know haha but i have hit many rocks and then had my steering wheel super crooked. its actually crooked right now lol

 

Tie-rods don't look bent?

I'd look at your Cam tabs, one of them might have folded over, causing your alignment to be knocked out also restricting it.

 

Nope they looked good examining them, didn't really check cams, what do you mean "folded over" i can take a pic of them if that would help

 

the tab that holds the cam in its place

 

The tabs that hold your Cam dial/bolts in an acceptable orientation might have folded allowing the bolt to turn/rotate/slide to the extreme end causing issues.

 

Rear Tab


Front View


Tie Rod Top View


Tie Rod Front View

 

rear tab is a little bent, looks just like mine

 

will do, ill take a better look in the morning, before the hit the steering wheel was dead straight after hit it crooked

Lol i was about to PM asking for your advice, ill try a home alignment tomorrow