2 Gen Coilovers-Which?Why?

Made the decision to go with coilovers, I know I am probably beating a dead horse but figured I would provide an update thread for those that have been running coilovers for a while.

For a mild <2" front lift, light off road:

SAW 2.0s (had these on my 1 gen)

Fox (allpro) 2.0s

Icon 2.5 (no 2.0 I guess)

Radflo 2.0s

Which one and why? Do you have regrets one way or the other?
Do these all need UCAs if only lifting 2"?

 

^ this ang I have personal experience with the radflo's, they rode great at 2" and even 2.5" lift. but If you plan going any higher I would rec. a 1/4" top plate spacer.
I switched to Icon ext. travel and they ride great! even at 3" lift. and they take bump and pot holes alot better.

 

Kings...but they are not on your list! So Icon then

 

Icon FTW, but Kings should be on the list they are also a great shock.

I dont think you need the UCA's but if you cant get your alignment where you want it, then you will.

 

Thanks! I didn't think to add the Kings, as I thought they may be too expensive...But worth the price it seems since it is mentioned by all.

Radflo seems to be cheapest, but maybe a reason for that?

 

I think Kings, Fox, and Icon are about the same price, i havent heard much about radflo's though.

 

Kings, Fox, Icon

Which color do you like better?

 

Black and Blue FTW!!

 

I used ToyTec ultimate coil-overs @ 2.5" and although not needed I replaced the UCA's with DSM's. Very happy with this setup

 

Chris, could you explain a bit what you mean by this? I am a bit confused.

I am not at all familiar with the COs in question here, but when I hear "progressive rate" I think of a non-linear spring (no uniform spacing of coils) that gets progressively stiffer with deflection.

As far as i know, "digressive" refers to the damping (shock), not the springs, and basically means the damping rate changes with speed or length of travel.

 

^^^ So judging by those articles (all new to me) for everyday driving you want digressive dampening vs progressive?

 

I thought it was the opposite.

 

I really have no idea, it's all new to me

 

It basically all depends on where you want the ride to be softer... high speeds or lower speeds.

Say Icons with digressive are going to be more firm at lower speeds but will work better at higher speeds. Its the opposite for kings and fox with the progressive dampening

Edit: someone correct me if im wrong, this is how i see it

 

What's high speed though?! (like mph wise) or what is meant by high speed?

 

I think it is the velocity of the shaft of the shock as the spring deflects. A fast displacement(like from hitting a bump at high mph) vs. a slower displacement (like from hitting the same bump at a lower mph).

 

^^^ oh okay, so typical drving is around 45-50mph (mine anyways) so like would that create a fast velocity or would it be considered slower?!

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