Exspession of interest FLEXI COILS

[UREKON]

I'm onto my second 4wd using suspension stuff kits and will continue using them. Best part about the springs is that they don't sag, once loaded up they still perform perfectly and you never have to worry about springs falling out once flexed up. My old 4wd had 4" coils 6" front shocks and 8" rear shocks and I could never get the springs loose enough to fall out, Only extended bump stops by an inch.

Cheers

 

[Delancy]

Driveway shots. Best I have, for the moment.





Wound up swapping the rears, but probably a little too early.

FDS-605
FPS-590
RDS-570
RPS- 585

I haven't driven, nor was I capable of documenting the measurements due to garage height and Mickey Mouse equipment, but intend to get on a lift for many reasons, in the coming week.

 

[devildogcruiser25]

Looks great!

 

[Delancy]

Looks great!

Looks very tall.

How much do coils on an 80 typically settle?

 

[kbahus]

Looks very tall.

How much do coils on an 80 typically settle?

I have lost around .5" on my front Ironman coils over the years and slightly less on the OME rears.

Also, I noticed it's naked. When you add all the bumpers, armor, and sliders it will come down a lot.

 

[Delancy]

Also, I noticed it's naked..

Was always intended to remain relatively unladen.

On "E", spares not in cargo bay, and dual battery isn't in, but only other planned, significant additions are winch and skids. Trying to keep the bumpers lean, so might add 30lbs above OE rear and 50 lbs above OE front.

Already added 140lbs of deadener above planned. Guess I shouldn't have been concerned about that addition. Haha.

Hopefully that'll do it, since I already have the SE arms that coincide with the coils. I'm sure I'll get used to it, but the rest of the family won't. Already have one "built" that isn't family friendly, and a part of this builds intention (at least how I pitched it) was for a more inclusive vehicle.

 

[kbahus]

I understand your situation, I am having a kid in a couple months and my wife is very concerned that the 80 is too tall to get the kid in and out of. No 37's or a higher lift in my future. I was even thinking about putting some running boards back on.

 

[Delancy]

It's not an easy mount for me, and I'm 6' 1".

They'll grow accustomed to, even if I have to run rope ladders. Haha.

 

[TheBigBoy]

I have lost around .5" on my front Ironman coils over the years and slightly less on the OME rears.

Also, I noticed it's naked. When you add all the bumpers, armor, and sliders it will come down a lot.

The flexi coils dont settle much at all. They are made from much higher grade steel than ironman. Pretty much the height they are when they are first put them in, is what they stay at. Obviously if you add barwork and extra weight it will come down. But not from fatigue.

 

[js93cruiser]

Will these make your rig have less body roll?

 

[Delancy]

Will these make your rig have less body roll?

Let's hope. Combined with tuned shocks, especially.

 

[lt1fire]

so what would the price be for four 6 inchers.....

 

[Delancy]

I guess I've placed too much emphasis on cycling suspension to determine shock criteria and fender cuts after installing the coils and arms, and seeking another reality check (was fortunate to meet a local, and get his take on my "plans" and he offered an opinion that simplifies, based on experience).

From ride height, if running a 12" with 4" up (that should be where the tire hits) 8" down, dropping bumps accordingly, is that maximizing all that's within reason, or is there room left I can't see (without altering shock mounts and going longer body)?

 

[wasnt me]

Measure your collapsed length 1st which is most critical in selecting a shock.
No use getting a 12'' + travel shock if you cant use all 12''
Looks like you have more than 4'' up travel before your tire hits based on the pics.

 

[TheBigBoy]

I guess I've placed too much emphasis on cycling suspension to determine shock criteria and fender cuts after installing the coils and arms, and seeking another reality check (was fortunate to meet a local, and get his take on my "plans" and he offered an opinion that simplifies, based on experience).

From ride height, if running a 12" with 4" up (that should be where the tire hits) 8" down, dropping bumps accordingly, is that maximizing all that's within reason, or is there room left I can't see (without altering shock mounts and going longer body)?

Based on experience nothing. It's a guess. How hard is it to remove shocks and sway bars. Cross it up, extend bumpstops until tyres clear, then measure collapsed length while crossed up? It's the ONLY way to do it. Takes about 3 hours. Laziness doesn't get results.

 

[Delancy]

Laziness doesn't get results.

You must've forgot to whom you're talking to, but point taken.

I will do it right and find a lift to use. Can no longer fit in the garage and always had better success in the air.

 

[TheBigBoy]

Didnt forget , nor mean anything mean by it. You've done all the hard work so far. Dont drop the ball now. Anyone who measures coils, bumpstops and shocks before even purchasing or atleast cycling is only guessing.

 

[js93cruiser]

Sooo who's setting up the group buy??

 

[Delancy]

Sooo who's setting up the group buy??

You're just in need of the rear, right?

4" or 6"?

 

[js93cruiser]

I need a set of 6" rears