Coil spacer position

[natvet]

Quick question does the coil spacer go on top or bottom of the spring? What is the diameter if the OEM coil spring?
Thanks

 

[petrotk40]

it goes on the top

 

[pfran42]

Top of spring.

 

[natvet]

Thanks guys..
Another question saw some spacers at autozone for $7 vs slee or metal tech were in the $50 dollar area. What is the difference besides thickness?

 

[Cruiser804]

I would imagine material and quality. You could also look at OME. I can't imagine putting anything from Autozone in my suspension except name brand grease, oil etc.

 

[2000UZJ]

Get them from Slee. Don't have to question the quality of having a spacer come apart and your truck leaning, or loosing control.

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[Mxndrnks]

Get them from Slee or Man-a-Fre....

 

[jgray]

There is nothing wrong with Mr. gasket spacers (usually available at autoparts stores). Tons of people using these on 80 Series rigs. If you get these for 100's you will need the ones that are flat on one side (not convex or concave on each side).

25-30mm spacers available from Man a fre, Slee, Ironman, etc are about the same as a 1" Mr. Gasket spacer.

I have OME, Ironman and Mr. Gasket spacers that i've acquired since i've been experimenting with my 100. I feel a spacer on a OME 865 spring will give you the softest close to factory ride you can get without significant added weight in the rear (if you need the added lift).

 

[bamabrock]

There is nothing wrong with Mr. gasket spacers (usually available at autoparts stores). Tons of people using these on 80 Series rigs. If you get these for 100's you will need the ones that are flat on one side (not convex or concave on each side).

25-30mm spacers available from Man a fre, Slee, Ironman, etc are about the same as a 1" Mr. Gasket spacer.

I have OME, Ironman and Mr. Gasket spacers that i've acquired since i've been experimenting with my 100. I feel a spacer on a OME 865 spring will give you the softest close to factory ride you can get without significant added weight in the rear (if you need the added lift).

x2. nothing wrong at all with using the cheaper spacers if you get the right ones.

 

[Trunk Monkey]

The Mr. Gasket or similar ones will crack over time, keep an eye on them. Ran them on my 80 for awhile until I made some steel ones.

 

[natvet]

I suspect I will go with slew. Good reputation and product. I will look at Mr gasket also
thanks

 

[WoodyCreature]

I got some from Slee, I also bought the dif drop kit too. Now just need to find time to install.

Of noteI had to wait a couple of months because he doesn't keep them all in stock and they come from Australia.

 

[Gottagetone]

Got mine from Slee as well, be sure to use electrical tape to secure them to the spring when you install them.