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corsair23 · 09-29-06, 04:40 PM

I know nothing about a coil spring suspension but I can't imagine you want the "bars" parallel to the ground unless you were fully compressed. How do you know what angle they will ultimately be at until you pick the springs you want and get the tires on? I would think that depending on tire size, spring rate, and attachment point will determine the droop of the bars. If the droop were unacceptable could you fab an attachment point that drops down off the frame more?

Good luck!!!!

09-29-06, 04:40 PM	#3
corsair23 Hopeless Cruiser Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 1,625	I know nothing about a coil spring suspension but I can't imagine you want the "bars" parallel to the ground unless you were fully compressed. How do you know what angle they will ultimately be at until you pick the springs you want and get the tires on? I would think that depending on tire size, spring rate, and attachment point will determine the droop of the bars. If the droop were unacceptable could you fab an attachment point that drops down off the frame more? Good luck!!!! __________________ '97 LX450 aka "The Whale" with a winch called Damien '97 FZJ80 40th AE, Antique Sage, #267 '74 FJ40, 2F, SM420, 4" Lift, ARB locked front and rear, 33" MTRs '76 FJ40, 2F, 4-speed, 4" Lift, 33" BFG ATs (SOLD)