Exspession of interest FLEXI COILS
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^^. There was a chinook on Expo that posted here, too, that I believe was running SS Flexi's.
Will try to find to confirm.
When I ordered, I specified additional weights and estimated distribution, and Shane sent what he thought best suited.
Will try to find to confirm.
When I ordered, I specified additional weights and estimated distribution, and Shane sent what he thought best suited.
Not Flexi coils, but may have weights for comparison.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35585
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35585
Frankies Offroad had some custom progressive rate springs made to his spec's for a while, and seems to be respected here for his suspension knowledge. It seems his supplier was flaky and quit offering his suspension package. Maybe he'd consider rep'ing?
Frankie Fountain
Frankies off road inc.
frankieoffroad@bellsouth.net
256-413-8300
www.frankies4x4.com/
asutherland
VA7 HDT
Interesting, subscribing. I'm getting some significant sag now with this 7,000 lbs beast and will want to upgrade at some point in the future 
Would want to discuss the GVW and weight bias with Shane.
I put the pig on a diet, one I intended to maintain, and ordered coils accordingly. They're familiar with heavier 80s, since the vast majority of the AUS variety are expeditionary.
Rides well, but the temporary shocks are unimpressive, to say the least. Trying to get on a lift for final shock travel specs.
I put the pig on a diet, one I intended to maintain, and ordered coils accordingly. They're familiar with heavier 80s, since the vast majority of the AUS variety are expeditionary.
Rides well, but the temporary shocks are unimpressive, to say the least. Trying to get on a lift for final shock travel specs.
I notice some of you are wondering about sagging. I've had 3" flexi coils on for 2 years now. Not from Shane but from the same spring manufacturer, which I think is Dobinsons.
I'm running with 12" shocks front and rear.
Mine where made to Autocraft specs ( 3" fully laden, so sit at 4" without winch/steel bar and with about 300lbs of crap in the back).
The trucks done about 18,000kms in that time, with prob 5000km high speed dirt corrugations, and 500km low speed full articulation crawling type stuff.
I've had only about 5mm (3/16") of settle in that time, and pretty much all that was in the first few drives.
The springs are nice and supple unladen, but carry the weight when loaded up.
I've no affliation with any one, just extremely happy with my choice.
I'm running with 12" shocks front and rear.
Mine where made to Autocraft specs ( 3" fully laden, so sit at 4" without winch/steel bar and with about 300lbs of crap in the back).
The trucks done about 18,000kms in that time, with prob 5000km high speed dirt corrugations, and 500km low speed full articulation crawling type stuff.
I've had only about 5mm (3/16") of settle in that time, and pretty much all that was in the first few drives.
The springs are nice and supple unladen, but carry the weight when loaded up.
I've no affliation with any one, just extremely happy with my choice.
asutherland
VA7 HDT
Yah. Mine weighs just over 7,000 lbs with driver in it.
Right now I have <insert unknown aftermarket JDM springs and shocks here> that were in it when I imported it. The springs are green. That's all I know about them.
Sway bar drop brackets were also there, as well as an adjustable rear track? bar.If I load ~250 lbs in the back, it sags considerably.. to the point where I can stand outside the vehicle and notice the back bumper being closer to the ground.
When I imported it, I believe it sat about 4 inches lift. Hard to compare since I don't know anyone with a stock 80. It didn't have any armour at all... now it has sliders, 1/4 steel transfer case skid, rear bumper and front bumper. The front bumper weighs just udner 200 lbs by itself. It now sits with what I would think is a 3 inch lift.
Personally, I would want 5 or 6 inches of lift in my ideal setup.
Here is a picture of my rear right wheel well, with nothing in the trunk:
thatcabledude
GOLD Star
Been wondering aswell.
I'm interested in a pair of 3" front coils as well if this is still happening?
i need a set of 6" rears, i know he wanted 650$ isn bucks for a set of rears shipped, shipping was 350 in itself
Is anything happening with this? delancy, have you driven the rig setup how you wanted? Are these coils worth the $$?
I have the ability to distribute these, i own a classic/muscle car parts co. Here in Nor California...
I am interested in the 4.5"
I have the ability to distribute these, i own a classic/muscle car parts co. Here in Nor California...
I am interested in the 4.5"
I've logged several thousand miles on the coils, but not with the permanent shocks. Current limit full coil capabilities in both travel and ride quality.
Viable solution, and will guarantee they will not fall out at full extension of the OE radius arms, or links.
Viable solution, and will guarantee they will not fall out at full extension of the OE radius arms, or links.
Great now of I can get them for under $600
Id be in for a. 4.5" pair for the front, and an yet undetermined hieght for the rear.
