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Finally pulled the trigger

Discussion in 'Colorado' started by johntoyota, Sep 28, 2018.

  1. Sep 28, 2018 at 8:03 PM
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    johntoyota

    johntoyota [OP] "I'm higher than you'll ever be." -Treetop

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    For those of you that know me, you know I have been studying and researching and studying and researching and studying and researching springs for my truck for over 2 years now. I had a few set backs on being able to pull the trigger financially, but I finally did it today. I could not be more pumped. Adjustable Kings all the way around! Just thought I would share...
     
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  3. Sep 28, 2018 at 8:06 PM
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    johntoyota [OP] "I'm higher than you'll ever be." -Treetop

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    Also, replacing the skid plate under the case and exhaust with the rerouted exhaust version as my current "black" one is now white. Pics when it is removed. Again, super pumped!
     
  4. Sep 28, 2018 at 8:06 PM
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    Bitch, Im not afraid to drive to Auburn and whip that ass...
     
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  5. Oct 11, 2018 at 5:22 PM
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    Pics? Feedback? Are Kings worth it?
     
  6. Oct 14, 2018 at 11:58 PM
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    Kings are most definitely worth it.
     
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  7. Oct 15, 2018 at 2:13 PM
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    johntoyota [OP] "I'm higher than you'll ever be." -Treetop

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    They’re here!

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  8. Oct 15, 2018 at 2:15 PM
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    Got them in last week. I had to be out of town this last weekend so I havent gotten to do the install. Im hoping to get them on ASAP and I will definitely let you know my thoughts.
     
  9. Oct 20, 2018 at 11:41 AM
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    Got everything put on last night. Super special thanks to @CharlieCafe and @CO MTN Steve for loaning me a garage and some helping hands!

    Didn’t wind up with a whole lot of lift out of it the way the front was set up but Ben at Filthy Motorsports had asked me to ride it the way it comes for 30 days to see how it settled.

    The ride is fantastic on the road and it’s at the tire shop getting an alignment and new shoes put on. I’m heading out camping tonight to play with it on some dirt.

    Overall, I’m super pumped and I can’t wait to get it all dialed in!

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    Awesome, if you want 2.5-3" lift you need to crank the front coils to about 11 threads showing

    Out of the box is only like 3/4" of lift

    You will want the bent T handle to do this

    https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...MIi7H_htuV3gIVg5R-Ch2GAwRcEAQYAiABEgJ0qPD_BwE
     
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  12. Oct 20, 2018 at 12:28 PM
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    Well there was this one time... but that was a long time ago.
     
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    that might work, definitely not a lot of room to adjust which is why the bent T-handle works, the resevoir hose gets in the way
     
  15. Oct 22, 2018 at 5:22 PM
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    Yeah thats what I have been looking at and not liking. I just saw a video from Low Range of using a 5/16" punch that looked pretty effective too. Probably better than the socket and extension method anyway.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vc3qTUSBm90
     
  16. Oct 22, 2018 at 5:59 PM
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    I use a spanner wrench punch combination on my foxes. Lots of wd40 and buy more then one punch just my .02 though. Awesome set up, how much positive caster do you get out of those jba’s?
     
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  17. Oct 22, 2018 at 7:12 PM
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    They wound up putting it at 5° but I’m not sure how I feel about that yet.
     
  18. Oct 22, 2018 at 7:28 PM
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    i run mine at 3.5ish with 285/75 r16 and cmc no sway bar and no rubbing when wheeling but I have TC uca’s. Those Jba’s are nice!
     
  19. Oct 22, 2018 at 7:55 PM
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    I dont recall the Kings having that many holes, maybe it does, i dont remember, it was a pain in the ass, whatever works in the end
     
  20. Oct 28, 2018 at 5:55 PM
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    5/16" punch is the way to go on this! Spent not very long cranking on each side, maybe 5 minutes on each side other than jacking it up and whatnot, and easily got my 2 inches I was looking for. Beat in my pinch weld and went for a test run. All fender rubbing is gone!
     
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