ADS Off-Road Racing Shocks - Information, Pictures, & BS Thread

Yep, 4 weeks....but that was about 2 weeks ago...ish. Can't wait.

 

I'm almost ready to pull the trigger on ads 0-3" lift kit. is it overkill opting for bypass rear shock? First time seeing them, I always wanted it. For sure it's bit noisier.

This is my plan/set up. I'm planning to install cbi front/rear plate bumpers, rock sliders, and full shield.

ADS 2.5" standard or extended travel coilovers with 650 or **going with 700 lb spring with reservoir
ADS 2.5" rear shocks with piggyback reservoir
Deaver single leaf add-a-leaf( will sub for HS 3-leak AAL kit)
Total chaos upper control arms(will see if I could subbed for Baja Kit)
w/ free shipping to lower 48 States
Total =

Add in ADS spanner wrench =
Sub out single leaf for HS 3-leaf aal w/ ext. ubolts =
Sub out rear shocks for triple bypass =

 

Don't know if the bypasses are an overkill or not, depends on what you plan on doing with it, but I chose not to because mine is mostly a daily driver and the noise the bypasses make would drive me insane. Some guys say the noise doesn't bother them at all tho.

 

are the noises the clicks it makes when the shock cycles?

 

what leaf pack set up is everybody using?

 

I don't hear any noise


Need to revalve the fronts and maybe add some shims. Rebound is too strong and not getting full travel me thinks.

 

Ive got a set of dakars here... not installed yet... it sometimes taunts me too

 

I'm using All Pro standards. They're a little stiff, but my bed is empty.

 

I've got dakars but I'm waiting for these rear shocks to arrive. I really need some support for all my shite!

 

I have Dakars too. I ended up putting teflon liners between the top three leafs. Quite and smooth ride even with a empty bed.

 

This is to reduce squeaks? I've read about newer bushings that reduce noise that OME have. My set is sitting here taunting me waiting for moar gear

 

It's a combination of a couple things. Yes to prevent or reduce squeaking. I forgot the technical term but the metal on metal of the leaves contributes to a harsh ride. Full teflon liners eliminate that and end result is a smooth ride with an empty bed.

 

You got a link for the liners?

 

https://www.eatondetroitspring.com/leaflinereffectonspringrate/

You have to call them. It's 2.5" with edge guard(or whatever you call it.) It's a lip on the sides to keep it from moving. It's sold by the foot. Unfortunately I don't remember how much I bought. Measure your springs and times it by 4 if you want to do the same thing that I did. The top three leafs don't come with the factory pads. Those are the ones I put the liners between. So two strips per leaf pack.

 

Does the 2.5 inch wide version fit good? I only ask since they also sell a 2.25 inch wide liner that I think matches the width of the Dakars. Thanks

 

The Dakars are 2.5"

 

Thanks!

 

Absolutely! I found a picture after I got them all together. I cut off the side pieces where the leaf pack brackets are.

 

Did you guys get an email about your backorder? I haven't gotten anything and my 30 days is on the 3rd.

 

I contacted Headstrong and they told me there was a delay but nothing outside of that. My 30 days was up on the 22nd.