Metal Tech Coil Spring Spacers (GROUP PURCHASE!!)

[98 SNAKE EATER]

For those who missed my spring spacer thread, Metal Tech has agreed to do a GP on their custom 1.5" and 2" front coil spacers

https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-...cers-oem-springs-post3727540.html#post3727540


Made from 1/4" steel plate with a 3" center section, the spacers are powder coated, pre-drilled and ready to bolt in place (mounting hardware included)...

(photo of early uncoated prototype installed)

They're sold in pairs and are available in either 1.5" or 2"

Unlike the usual rubber or plastic spacers that fit between the cone bumper and the top of the coil, the Metal Tech spacers are solid steel that bolt up between the frame and the cone

This lowers the cone and keeps the top of the coil secure, insuring that the coil will not slide out of place due to the taper of the cone


Here's a detailed installation guide (courtesy of CreeperSleeper)

https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-...tech-spacers-diy-post1868661.html#post1868661


These spacers usually sell for $144.95 + Shipping, but the good folks at Metal Tech have agreed to take 10% off and ship them out for FREE

That's $130.46 for a pair of these badboys shipped to your door!!

They only need 3 orders to complete the GP and I already placed mine, so 2 more orders and it's a GO


To get on the list, contact LT @ Metal Tech:
~ M E T A L T E C H 4x4 . C O M ~
info@metaltech4x4.com
(503)-822-1111

 

[nicholas]

This is dang tempting, but I think I'd be chasing down caster issues if I indulge.

 

[CreeperSleeper]

Bump for an awesome product... I have the 2" spacers in the front of mine.

 

[12MPG]

I am in, What do I need to do? I haven't purchased anything on this forum or done a group purchase.

 

[98 SNAKE EATER]

I am in, What do I need to do? I haven't purchased anything on this forum or done a group purchase.

Call the number above and ask for "LT" (Travis)

Tell him you're calling about the GP on the spacers and he'll hook you up





Rick

 

[98 SNAKE EATER]

Forgot to mention this GP will end on October 31st

 

[98 SNAKE EATER]

Looks like the quota has been met cause I just received a tracking number for my spacers

 

[98 SNAKE EATER]

Mine just came in

Looks like they used 4" roundstock instead of 3" too



If anyone else wants in, you have until Halloween to place your order

 

[98 SNAKE EATER]

OK, I finally got around to installing them earlier today

Here's what she looked like after the winch install (note the stinkbug stance)

Measured at 34.5" from floor to fender

Here she is after the install (completely level)

Measured at 36.5" from floor to fender

And here she is after taking a 30 minute test drive, going over every obstacle I could find in the area

The ride is slightly stiffer and there's a little more roll, but she feels good

Hit the highway to check for any high speed caster wobble, got her up to 87.3mph (GPS) and she was smooth as glass


Anyhoo, if anyone else wants in on the GP, Halloween's the deadline to place your order

 

[Trunk Monkey]

If you start hearing an odd thunk from the front end, check to see if the bump stops are hitting your spring. I made a couple runs of this type of spacer a few years ago and when I went up to the 2" spacer with a J spring, I found that the bump stop was rubbing on the spring. Couple other guys that did the spacers with me found the same thing. Easy solution is to remove the bump stop from the cone and use a earlier frame mounted bump stop.

More expensive solution is to go with 5" OME Comps . . .

 

[Tools R Us]

It looks to be at about stock height, so you shouldn't have caster issues. I'm guessing 33" tires, ~16" rolling radius, so 20.5" hub center to flair, with ~20" considered stock. How close are the bump stops to the axle pads?

 

[marchthroughathens]

Ordered the 2" spacers today! Ordered them from LT, for some reason I imagine him looking like Devin Townsend if anyone knows who that is... Shipping wasn't free but we ended up splitting it. The price quote was 50+ for UPS! Dang!


Will