Ben,, you have 863J's, 1 inch spacers and L shocks in the back. Have you ever extended to the point the spring becomes loose?
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Before I only had the J's and L shocks no spacers, and the J springs wouldn't come unseated. The J springs and L shocks are actually a very good match in the rear with 2" bumpstop extensions. You are using almost all compression and you can max out the extension without unseating a spring.
Now I have 14" Bilsteins in the rear with 1" spacers and it becomes slightly unseated when flexing like I did on that rock. I'll need to retain the bottom just to make sure I don't pop a spring out. I'd like to retain the top as well for some negative pull...plenty of winter projects.
I'm leaning towards throwing a 6" spring up front, and 4" rear(maybe plus spacer) for an even lift around the 5"+ range...The 4" rear might come pretty close to the 6" height of the front as I know I don't carry the weight for the 6" rear...Then I can get rid of the spacers.
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Is this at all detrimental to the springs like over compressing leaf springs can damage them? I have always been told to only retain one end of the coil. Not being a smart ass just curious.
Thanks for the write up Ben, Truck is looking good
. Hopefully someday soon we can hit the trail together(dont forget to bring the guitar)
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. Hopefully someday soon we can hit the trail together(dont forget to bring the guitar) .
nice work
Lookin good!
Lookin good!
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Is this at all detrimental to the springs like over compressing leaf springs can damage them? I have always been told to only retain one end of the coil. Not being a smart ass just curious.
I would imagine a bunch of overextension might cause some wear issues, but I'm definitely not qualified to answer that. I'm guessing mine are probably unseating around 1/2" ~ 1" tops? So I"m not sure if that would be considered bad if both ends of the spring were retained.
Im' just as curious!
And heck ya we need to wheel again Perry...I promise I'll bring the guitar...and as many BHTM songs that I know!
Nice write up Ben..............
Thanks for contributing as always.
Awesome travel really sweet.
Thanks for contributing as always.
Awesome travel really sweet.
I would imagine a bunch of overextension might cause some wear issues, but I'm definitely not qualified to answer that. I'm guessing mine are probably unseating around 1/2" ~ 1" tops? So I"m not sure if that would be considered bad if both ends of the spring were retained.
Im' just as curious!
And heck ya we need to wheel again Perry...I promise I'll bring the guitar...and as many BHTM songs that I know!
I wouldn't retain the top ends...I've known some people to do this to the effect of noticeably shortened coil life. As long as the axle end is retained, dropping it an inch down the coil tower is a non-issue because the coil can't fall off.
Love the mods and different approach - keeping things simple and yet creating very substantial mods.
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nice write up ben. interesting approach on the shocks
