Orange County CAF's: up to no good

Damn that sucks. I started accruing vacation and sick time after my first 90 days.

 

Oh man. Glad you had fun and they are all ok. That why I called off my trip. Knew I was going to break something. All new hiems, uniballs, bushings, and bearings for me. Weather was perfect.

 

Its in such good condition too. @WileECoyote got a taste. Shoots straight as an arrow!

If we all ever go out to Barstow again i will bring it.

 

I think he's looking for ammo for it

 

Yes sir I am

 

Ok ill look

 

Really
Never looked for big rounds there.

 

Why are you switching to 550's?

 

Sounds easy...but can he do it....? Lol

 

Front ends on 2wd is pretty light with no armor.

 

That's true, but he in an extended cab. My kings have 14" 600's, and I've even been considering stepping up to 650's. I have almost an inch of preload, and my truck is a 4cyl reg cab with no armor. I am 4x4 though.

https://youtu.be/a1oeWV_kfWk

 

you don't hear it inside the truck. Most likely it's the rear bump stops. my truck is hammered lol. I don't drive it nicely.

 

Easier to impress the ladies when your rig is smooth. Icons are pretty harsh on a light truck due to the nature of their valving.

 

So I should switch to the 550 coils as planned right? My thinking was the ride would be smoother

 

600# would be ideal IMO. But with how you drive you might actually like the 650# springs better at speed.

 

Just curious how would the 650s be better for my driving style?
Also 650s are already mounted & I received 550s too so it's between one of them. Granted I don't mind the rough ride just want to do what gets the best ability out of the setup

 

550# is a little light for your truck, it'll create a spongy ride causing you to bounce more. The heavier spring rate won't be as giving on smaller slower bumps, but when moving quickly will better keep the truck under control and tracking straight. Last time I was wheeling with you, you drove like a mad man with no regards for the safety of your truck. If you still drive the same the heavier springs will be a bit more rough but also resist bottoming out better. If you've changed your driving style then swap to the 550# if you want too. Another option: You already have the 650# springs on there. Throw them on, see how they feel, if you don't like it take them off and swap to the 550# springs. On a 1st gen it only takes half an hour per side to remove and install coilovers.
My .02

 

Thanks for the info, good to know all that. Based off all that the 650s sound like the better setup for me so I can keep the truck under control at higher speeds. Especially worth the try since like you said I can always swap it down the line if the need arises
Appreciate it Mike

Can't wait to get it all installed and go out to the desert

 

Finally in the snorkel club. @itaro I’m I cool enough for the malls yet? ..... thanks for all the help installing it and thanks to @eccracer104 for the hook up

 

It is easier for most people to swap springs than mess with valving. Try the 650's out now and swap to the 550s if your ride sucks for the slow stuff.