the suspense is killing me,i really would love to see the progress.i'm considering getting alcans myself.
My new babies.... soon to be mounted :D
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What type of shocks are you planning on running?
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Hopefully Bilsteins.... I've heard great things abougt them.
Although my budget states I should go with Ranchos - this is one area where I don't want to skimp.
Although my budget states I should go with Ranchos - this is one area where I don't want to skimp.
I agree... what series Bilsteins? Comparing your Alcan setup with OME price wise there really isn't a huge difference. Wonder what the better setup is??
Holy smokes yes. This is what I want! My springs are rubbish; old, flat, and rusty.
I'm gonna take some photos of the springs from Sheila and post them up. They are uninstalled and waiting to be thrown under Tofudebeest. I can't tell who makes them, but I think OME.
I say that Alcans are better because you can not only completely customize your weight ratings, but you can also specify the length of the spring from eye to eye, both compressed and not, for the purpose of obtaining the correct shackle angle. OME's are traditionally too short to have a proper shackle angle, or so I've read.
The more I hear about the Alcans the more I like them.
My Alcans
I have 5" Alcans all the way around and they have simmered to about 4.5" but are nice and soft and flexy!
I have 5" Alcans all the way around and they have simmered to about 4.5" but are nice and soft and flexy!
Ask Alcan which shocks to use but I know several have use Doesch tech 8000's (sp?) I was running them until the mounting I had set-up messed one up. Still need to get the others on.
Looks like you are getting close to being as slack as I was with installing my ALCANs Took me about a year to get them on and I still need to get a few little things fixed.
Looks like you are getting close to being as slack as I was with installing my ALCANs Took me about a year to get them on and I still need to get a few little things fixed.
PIX !!!!
What pix would you like?
Here is a general one to tide yah over...
By Openads, shot with DiMAGE S404 at 2007-11-25
the 33x10.5's are gone as of Monday to be replaced with 35x12.5's on Black Rims, very excited. It will look more appropriate for the lift.
That looks saweet... love the rear sliders.
iron_giant
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I've been running Alcan's for a few years now. They are a great spring and do what they are intended to do. The springs I run are designed to provide 4" of lift under heavy load. They do a fantastic job of stabilizing a large weight-load and do an even better job of carrying that load off-road. That said, as soon as I unload (bumpers, gear) the truck sits very high and the shackle angles make for a very rough ride. As far as shocks go, the options get very limited if you wish to retain the stock mounting in front and take advantage of the extended travel and weight capacity of the springs. In dealing with such a high SUA lift the steering can get a bit tricky to. I even considered running a high steer setup to bring everything back into line. Caster shims were a must as my caster changed almost four degrees! But once I got evrything dialed in, well, i'm sure you will enjoy them!
I do have some steering issues, but really not sure I want to spend the $ on histeer without being SOA. What did you end up doing to help fix your issues?
I do love the alcans though, I would recomemnd anyone who is thinking of orderign some do some research and think ahead as far as what loads you might need. Also consider getting the springs a little longer so the shackle angles are better.
iron_giant
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In the end I ran four degree shims to correct the caster and a shorter shackle to try and bring the the drag link back in line with the tie rod to help with bump steer. This has been discussed before bit there seems be a window between a total lift of 4" SUA and 5.5-6" SOA that is dificult to get dialed in. As far as the longer springs go, you want the optimum shackle angle at the weight load the spring is designed to carry. It makes little sense to run a longer spring for proper angles unloaded only to flatten out when under a load. The difference in weight is huge between a loaded and unloaded rig and I have found that my shackle angle goes from a nice 45 degrees when loaded to vertical when really light.
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Puuuurrrrfect, Trapper! She's a beauty!
Give us a shot too with the new 35's !!
Give us a shot too with the new 35's !!
I personally had two sets of "custom" engineered springs from Alcan fail. Set one went completely flat within 100 miles of home and ruined a Moab trip. Set 2 dropped 4" of height within 1000 miles and put a serious strain on an Alaskan trip. Not to mention the 4 ruined tires. If you have a heavy 60 series I would look at OME only, period ..... been there done that already. Bob
Not to question you, but did you specify the loads you were running?
Ive heard of many satisfied alcan customers, and quite honestly, youre the only dis-satified report that Ive heard.
Again, not trying to insult, Im just courious.
Chicago
I second the curiosity. I have heard nothing but great reviews from this company, so I would love to hear about your experience.
