New suspension required?

[FJason80]

I just ordered some Metal Tech sliders and will be ordering a warn 10,000lb winch and ARB bar very soon. All of this combined has to weigh alot. Will the front end of my Cruiser sag? I searched and could not find much info. This also serves as a good excuse to my parents about getting new suspension. Thanks in advance.

 

[Capocaccia]

It MORE than likely will sag. Your talking about adding quite a bit of extra weight with the bumper and winch.

 

[FJason80]

So in your opinion I WILL need a lift, or at least spacers?

 

[cary]

If you are putting on sliders and an ARB, I would expect you to put a lift on. In fact, I would have expected you to start with a lift, since the other two are to help you when you run out of clearance. Start saving for that OME 3" lift now.

 

[Capocaccia]

Well, if you dont want a lift you can upgrade to heavy front springs at stock height. I think Slee makes those.

 

[FJason80]

If you are putting on sliders and an ARB, I would expect you to put a lift on. In fact, I would have expected you to start with a lift, since the other two are to help you when you run out of clearance. Start saving for that OME 3" lift now.

Yeah that was bad planning on my part. How much to the 2.5"'s run?

 

[MTNRAT]

Go here. http://www.sleeoffroad.com/products/80_suspension.htm

 

[FJason80]

Thanks, that 2.5 Heavy Load isn't as pricey as I expected.

 

[Elijah]

Thanks, that 2.5 Heavy Load isn't as pricey as I expected.

Sounds like you want heavy front springs and med rear springs.

 

[Grench]

Sounds like you want heavy front springs and med rear springs.

Unless he has more fun planned for the back. Gas tank? Rear iron bumper? Tire carrier? Drawers?

 

[Doc]

When you see the OME springs next to the stock springs you'll gasp. They are not only taller, but thicker coils as well. The suspension upgrade shoud have been your first step. Your cruiser will drive better and be generally safer than it was before.

 

[FJason80]

When you see the OME springs next to the stock springs you'll gasp. They are not only taller, but thicker coils as well. The suspension upgrade shoud have been your first step. Your cruiser will drive better and be generally safer than it was before.

Can you elaborate on the safety increase. I've told my parents this in the past but I can't get into much detail. They are stuck on the "oh its a lift kit, that'll make it more unsafe". I have the money for it, but I think they'd notice if they came home one day and saw those new shocks.

 

[NorCalSam]

I just ordered some Metal Tech sliders and will be ordering a warn 10,000lb winch and ARB bar very soon. All of this combined has to weigh alot. Will the front end of my Cruiser sag? I searched and could not find much info. This also serves as a good excuse to my parents about getting new suspension. Thanks in advance.

Yes.


now call the boys at slee and order a lift.

also warn does not make the 10,000lb winch anymore

 

[MTNRAT]

The 80 handles WAY better with the OME. If you put an ARB and winch and sliders on stock springs it will sway alot. The OME will keep it much more level when cornering and make the vehicle more predictable. IMO.
Cheers,
Sean