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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by sytfu510, Sep 8, 2011.

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  1. Aug 9, 2013 at 11:55 AM
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    Okledbars n ridgid run basically the same dimensions on the lights cases? From what I can tell they are similar and as for winch,s what was the major benefit of synthetic over cable?
     
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  2. Aug 9, 2013 at 12:23 PM
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    Whats the deal with the new front struts? Pro's and Cons I guess
     
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  3. Aug 10, 2013 at 9:28 PM
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    somewhat, the small 3x3 seems to be the same, but the 20"+ are not as tall. The synthetic line is lighter and easier to handle vs the steel, but the steel has more abrasion resistance.

    Haven't had them on too long, so not a whole lot of feedback yet, but a few Pro's are:

    Small size so more room, don't have to worry about the UCA hitting at droop
    You can adjust the ride height by add or releasing nitrogen
    You can adjust the "spring" rate but adding or releasing nitrogen
    You can adjust the rebound easily. ( Simple turn screw on the side )

    Cons:
    Lots of internal parts
    You need to adjust everything yourself lol

    Here's a video of Jerry adjusting the height today:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f98u4_jhU0w&feature=youtu.be
     
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  4. Aug 10, 2013 at 10:51 PM
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    Sweeet planning all this out, lots at once,bigger question is how is my truck gonna ride with the bumper n winch on stock suspension....lol... dam bills n warranty
     
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  5. Aug 10, 2013 at 11:04 PM
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    bumper & winch is going to make the front end sag on OEM suspension. I have to run extra heavy duty springs on the coilovers when I had them.
     
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  6. Aug 10, 2013 at 11:31 PM
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    These are pretty rad shocks. I looked at there website and saw the diagram of the shocks can you even rebuild them yourself.
     
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  7. Aug 10, 2013 at 11:44 PM
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  8. Aug 11, 2013 at 12:18 AM
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    yeah, doesn't seem too bad.

    thanks!
     
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  9. Aug 11, 2013 at 1:41 AM
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    How bad u think? Unbareable or just not so much wanted sagging? Already got plans for old man emu later on unless u have sumthen else in mind that's better?
     
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  10. Aug 11, 2013 at 8:28 AM
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    Alex I bet I've watched that video 2 dozen times. So stoked. It looks like you have right at the minimum shaft showing at ride height? I thought I read no less than 3.5 inches was optimal. Kind of looks like you'll too out really quick? Or am I looking at it wrong? Haha getting nervous about setting these up by myself..
     
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    Just watched the video..... think I just solved my front ride height issue when I get my new bumper lol
     
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    Not too sure how bad it will be. But won't be too great. Old Man EMU's are fine, I would get a higher spring rate to compensate for the added weight, especially if you plan to add skid plates later.

    Well we were told to set the ride height and drive it around and let it settle and see where it's at. Then adjust the height accordingly. Generally I'll have about 3" of the shaft exposed. There's still 7" of downtravel in the strut. So droop wise it's fine, we bumped the strut with no pressure/no wheel and it bumped at the same time as the bump stop. So I believe there is a loss of maybe 1/2" of up travel, but I won't notice it anyways as my tires would smash through the fender.
     
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  13. Aug 11, 2013 at 9:57 AM
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    the 887s are are what are called for when pushing 200 lbs on the front, bumper winch skids n sliders adding to that mess of added weight..... what springs u end up using... when u had springs? Also the aal for the rear is gonna be nice as I,ve gotten rather close n comfy with the bump.stops when gone camping
     
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    Makes sense, I'm running 34" swampers so I may notice some, then again I'm going from stock to this lol, will probably not stop wetting myself for weeks
     
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    Ben he is running the 10" stroke ORI's that's the only reason there is little shaft showing. With your 8's you should have 4.5 to 5 inches of shock shaft showing at ride height. Also we can remove 100cc of oil from the upper and shorten that bump stroke then he can have even less shaft showing.
     
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  17. Aug 13, 2013 at 12:21 AM
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    Did you get the dp3 struts or the sxt's?

    Jlee are you selling the ori upper strut mounts?
     
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    They are not selling the dp3's right now they are getting a redesign last time I checked. these are the STX struts and no I'm not selling the top hats without the struts.
     
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