Alabama thread!

I like your thinking, link everything

 

Oh nice we’re the deavers the stage 3? What hanger/shock relocation/shock were you running? How was the articulation with that setup?

Having had both, what would you recommend overall for my situation?

this is how it’s currently sitting with the Icon RXT in the stage 3 configuration with a 1” block. The leafs are v sad right now. Or shall I say w sad lol

 

I don't know shit about what you guys are talking about.......my head hurts after reading.

If you're wanting to stay with a bolt-on setup. The Dobinsons HD might be something to look into. I have the HD's on my truck and the MD's on the trailer.


Just giving options. And since I always tag him when I start talking Dobinsons......... @Crikeymike

 

the deavers I just had B110s and stock hangers. They flexed well for what it was. Yes they were stage 3.
What is your situation? What trails do you like riding, a Windrock trail 15 kinda guy or more like 26 is the hardest it'll get for you? Will you be doing Pritchett Canyon level or keep it easier. Lots of fireroads and camping/exploring with higher speed washed out roads and trails?

Personally you'll notice a big difference ditching those Icons I've never been a fan and have installed a few sets. Side note hauling that much weight of the camper and stuff constantly will prematurely wear any springs out.

One bonus for the 63s is you'll be able to set your brackets up and shackle geometry so at ride height they'll be optimum and you can sit pretty level and not squat any. With OE based stuff you'll be stuck with that geometry loaded so it may not be optimum in regards to shackle angle or level at ride height.

As far as going with an OE based set up personally I think the Archive stuff is a lot nicer than BAMF and I'd go that route.

 

@ARCHIVE Garage FTW lol

 

If you have more shock extension then the springs do, you can get all the droop you want by doing this and just increasing the missing link length to get as much as you want.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlB5hF7_hs8

 

pretty nifty.

 

I made some for my Samurai

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTY535zbEak

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tN6TUt0Jms

 

ill def keep that in the back pocket for the day i build a dedicated rock crawler.

 

I know a few people that use them on their daily drivers. They use the pins on road and pull the pins offroad.

 

I know you got a lot of good input already, but I can introduce you to Wes about his 63 swap. He isn't on here anymore. He is in the process of building his Toyota rock crawler on 1-ton axles. He is a fabricator that lives in town.

 

Lets do it; lets get together and grab a beer soon

 

If he's close, yall come over and ill throw some meat on the grill

 

He doesn't get out of the house much right now. His daughter was born a couple of weeks ago. I'll try to get a hold of him tomorrow and see if he wants to meet up. He's a really good dude and very helpful. He is only 35 minutes from our house and maybe we can go check out his shop one afternoon.

 

sounds good man, no worries if not. shoot me a text when he gets back with ya

 

From AlabamaWX

BIG TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCE: A stalled front near I-59 continues to bring a big thermal contrast across Alabama early this morning. North of the front, temperatures are in the low 40s over North and Northwest Alabama, but south of the front most places are in the 60s. We note a dense fog advisory is in effect for much of the state south of the front early this morning; this fog will dissipate by mid-morning.

The front will drift northward today, and most of the state will enjoy a very mild February day with highs well up in the 70s this afternoon… a few spots in South Alabama could exceed 80 degrees again thanks to a strong upper high over the northern Gulf of Mexico. Showers today should be few and far between.

Clouds will increase tonight, and showers are likely tomorrow morning over the northern half of the state as a cold front pushes through. Rain amounts should be light, and tomorrow will be cooler with a high in the mid 50s. The sun could break through the clouds in spots tomorrow afternoon.

THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: Saturday will be a mostly cloudy day with highs in the 47-54 degree range over North Alabama, with 60s for the southern counties. A few scattered showers are possible during the day, but rain become widespread over the northern half of the state Saturday night into Sunday morning as a wave of low pressure rides along the front to the south. By Sunday afternoon the best chance of showers will shift into South Alabama… the high Sunday will be in the low to mid 50s for most places.

NEXT WEEK: For now the week looks dry with pleasant afternoons and cool nights; highs will be mostly in the 60s through the week. We see no sign of severe thunderstorms, snow, or ice for Alabama for the next 7-10 days… See the Weather Xtreme video for maps, graphics, and more details.



ON THIS DATE IN 1961: An F2 tornado moved through Russell County in East Alabama. It first touched down in Hurtsboro and moved east-northeast. It hit Southern Wende, before moving directly through the town Hatchechubbee, which was heavily damaged. It then hit Northern Colbert before moving through Seale, which was also heavily damaged. The tornado then struck Southern Lato before striking Nuckols, again causing heavy damage. The tornado then crossed over Lake Bickerstaff and dissipated in Flournoys. Although it moved mostly through rural areas, the tornado left several homes obliterated while others were heavily damaged and many trees were blown down or broken off. Four people were injured.

ON THIS DATE IN 2001: Over a dozen tornadoes spawned in central and eastern Arkansas. The strongest tornado (F3) was in Desha County, with parts of a farm shop found six miles away from where it was blown apart. An 18-month-old was killed in Fulton County by an F2 tornado.

 

Anyone in need of a vortex strike eagle 1-8x24 for their AR?

 

I'm in Huntsville and did the 63 swap a couple years ago. Shoot me a PM if you want to come check it out sometime.

 

Mornin fellas

 

What are you going with now?