Slee 6" springs are freakin BIG! (1 Viewer)

[GXO]

I just got them and they are about 50 pounds for two springs. They stand as tall as my current clearance for my bumper...

Bodes well for the install tomorrow

Not looking good for parking in the garage from now on though...doh!

 

[informationjunky]

I'm starting to feel, .....somewhat .......inadequate

 

[Capt. Jim]

We want some pics after the install.

 

[GXO]

I will get some before and after. I get a new muffler (stock), 6" springs tomorrow, then Tuesday I am going to the non-elocker third and aussies with chromoly in the rear.

If the money is there I plan on having Longs in teh front and 37" Iroks on the wheels before GSMTR.

 

[alkaline747trio]

You decide against the XLs?

 

[GXO]

Yes. I saw a few trucks around here (old military) and went over and kicked em...I also got some feedback from folks who have run them in the past.

George (TiredIron), who is a buddy of the guy selling them says that they suck for what we do. Iroks have served him better.

Good enough for me.

 

[Hard40]

We want some pics after the install.

As JP would say, This thread is useless without pictures

 

[BMThiker]

Should have some pics of the install around 6pm today. Ooff I was too tired to post the first night, and still had packing to do.

 

[Sputnik40]

Killer - that with 37's is gonna be sick. What rim size you going to run - yeah, I want pictures too! Get on it man .

 

[SCJO06]

Do It!!!!

 

[GXO]

Gonna run stock 16" wheels. Seeing as I just got my bonus I am gonna order the longs and the Iroks in about a week

 

[GXO]

They are on. BMT took the pics. It changed a good bit in height, but more importantly it is a COMPLETELY different vehicle on the road. It handles 100% better, even with the bigger lift.

The kicker is I actually still fit in my garage with 35s on it. Once I go to the 37s I will be driveway only.

HUGE props to BMTHiker for the help tonight and the access to the shop. Couldn't have done it in time for Cullowhee without ya Rick, thanks! I owe you a handle of Sailor Jerry!

 

[GXO]

pics...

Okay, have some pics and impressions.

Impressions:
They are stiff enough on the road and still flex offroad. I have to say there is a HUGE increase in safety and control in the corners and in off camber situations. The old J springs tended to allow body roll that was beyond safe.

PLENTY of room for 37s. I am getting Iroks ASAP.

Pics:
Here is a good comparison with Jason's. He has J springs, 33" MTRs, and no spacers. I have only the springs, no spacers and 35" MTRs.

 

[BMThiker]

Here are pics that I took during the install.

Some BEFORE (w/J springs still on)

AFTER Slee's installed:

Close Ups:

 

[VTCruiser]

Hey dan, could you do me a favor?

Can you measure the length of the spring for me now that they are loaded with the vehicle's weight? Also, did you ever measure them pre-install? thanks!

 

[GXO]

I didn't measure pre-install. I can measure now that they are loaded, but YMMV since I have all the rubber, the storage drawers, bumper, etc on there.

I talked to Christo and he basically said it won't be coming down from where it is. He had customers running that spring and a year or two later they are still not sagging...good stuff.

 

[VTCruiser]

thanks! It's just to give me a base for some estimations for my 60...

 

[concretejungle]

dan, quick question;

i purchased slee's extended SS brake lines for my little lift. Are they the same for the 6 inch lift, or is there an "extra long" set for that lift?

 

[GXO]

I believe they are the same...

 

[alkaline747trio]

They are all the same, and designed to work with up to a 12-14" shock.