Coilover Brackets by ME00stepside (NO LONGER AVAILABLE AS OF 7/23/2021)
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Hey ME00stepside so question for you. I know at least two people have run into an issue with galvanic corrosion with steel bolts and aluminum spacers. It's no big deal or bad on anyone's part. But is it possible to make the spacers steel? I'm going to try something's but I think steel spacers might be best but I'm not sure cause then you run into the shock eyelets being aluminum. Any thoughts
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#1733
However, I think anti seize is a good way to go, even with steel-on-steel, although the zinc coating on the bolts should've helped.
#1735
ok, this is my current issue.
4 inch lift spindle, CUSTOM SHOCK PURCHASED FROM CAMBURG.
*NOTE: the lift spindle has altered the shock size in my situation, the previous (stock) shock, did not completely droop out, the amount of downtravel was limited by my shock.
The new shock i ordered (correct length, verified by Carlos G, of camburg racing.)
-bilstein 33-185590
-Ext length: 21.63 inches
-collapsed length: 13.66 inches.
Now the coilover listed for the conversion
-Fox 980-02-000-A
-Ext length: 16.42 inches
-Collapsed length: 11.30 inches
Now my question is; Seeing how there is a variating difference in the shock sizes, should i look for something that is comparable to my current shock? because i did believe that stock sizes were adequate until i looked at the numbers.
Any help is appreciated.
Cheers.
4 inch lift spindle, CUSTOM SHOCK PURCHASED FROM CAMBURG.
*NOTE: the lift spindle has altered the shock size in my situation, the previous (stock) shock, did not completely droop out, the amount of downtravel was limited by my shock.
The new shock i ordered (correct length, verified by Carlos G, of camburg racing.)
-bilstein 33-185590
-Ext length: 21.63 inches
-collapsed length: 13.66 inches.
Now the coilover listed for the conversion
-Fox 980-02-000-A
-Ext length: 16.42 inches
-Collapsed length: 11.30 inches
Now my question is; Seeing how there is a variating difference in the shock sizes, should i look for something that is comparable to my current shock? because i did believe that stock sizes were adequate until i looked at the numbers.
Any help is appreciated.
Cheers.
#1736
ok, this is my current issue.
4 inch lift spindle, CUSTOM SHOCK PURCHASED FROM CAMBURG.
*NOTE: the lift spindle has altered the shock size in my situation, the previous (stock) shock, did not completely droop out, the amount of downtravel was limited by my shock.
The new shock i ordered (correct length, verified by Carlos G, of camburg racing.)
-bilstein 33-185590
-Ext length: 21.63 inches
-collapsed length: 13.66 inches.
Now the coilover listed for the conversion
-Fox 980-02-000-A
-Ext length: 16.42 inches
-Collapsed length: 11.30 inches
Now my question is; Seeing how there is a variating difference in the shock sizes, should i look for something that is comparable to my current shock? because i did believe that stock sizes were adequate until i looked at the numbers.
Any help is appreciated.
Cheers.
4 inch lift spindle, CUSTOM SHOCK PURCHASED FROM CAMBURG.
*NOTE: the lift spindle has altered the shock size in my situation, the previous (stock) shock, did not completely droop out, the amount of downtravel was limited by my shock.
The new shock i ordered (correct length, verified by Carlos G, of camburg racing.)
-bilstein 33-185590
-Ext length: 21.63 inches
-collapsed length: 13.66 inches.
Now the coilover listed for the conversion
-Fox 980-02-000-A
-Ext length: 16.42 inches
-Collapsed length: 11.30 inches
Now my question is; Seeing how there is a variating difference in the shock sizes, should i look for something that is comparable to my current shock? because i did believe that stock sizes were adequate until i looked at the numbers.
Any help is appreciated.
Cheers.
#1737
First off, you need to check where those measurements are taken from.
Second, remember that the coilover brackets raise the mounting point from the lower control arm and lower it from the shock tower. In order to determine your correct shock length, you need to subtract approximately 4" from the distance between the points your factory shock attaches to the lower control arm and shock tower.
Third, the coilovers are wider than your current shocks, and you will not be able to let your suspension droop as far as you do with a standard shock, because the upper control arm with contact the springs.
Last, look at the compressed lengths you posted. You're already losing a little up travel with that shock, once you take into account the mounting points. If you get a longer one, you will have even less.
If you have a truck without a Superlift, you're going to have problems if you try to get a longer coilover in there. Period. Changing your spindles alone will not change the size coilovers that will fit. Your range of motion has not changed.
I hope this helps clarify.
Second, remember that the coilover brackets raise the mounting point from the lower control arm and lower it from the shock tower. In order to determine your correct shock length, you need to subtract approximately 4" from the distance between the points your factory shock attaches to the lower control arm and shock tower.
Third, the coilovers are wider than your current shocks, and you will not be able to let your suspension droop as far as you do with a standard shock, because the upper control arm with contact the springs.
Last, look at the compressed lengths you posted. You're already losing a little up travel with that shock, once you take into account the mounting points. If you get a longer one, you will have even less.
If you have a truck without a Superlift, you're going to have problems if you try to get a longer coilover in there. Period. Changing your spindles alone will not change the size coilovers that will fit. Your range of motion has not changed.
I hope this helps clarify.
#1739
First off, you need to check where those measurements are taken from.
Second, remember that the coilover brackets raise the mounting point from the lower control arm and lower it from the shock tower. In order to determine your correct shock length, you need to subtract approximately 4" from the distance between the points your factory shock attaches to the lower control arm and shock tower.
Third, the coilovers are wider than your current shocks, and you will not be able to let your suspension droop as far as you do with a standard shock, because the upper control arm with contact the springs.
Last, look at the compressed lengths you posted. You're already losing a little up travel with that shock, once you take into account the mounting points. If you get a longer one, you will have even less.
If you have a truck without a Superlift, you're going to have problems if you try to get a longer coilover in there. Period. Changing your spindles alone will not change the size coilovers that will fit. Your range of motion has not changed.
I hope this helps clarify.
Second, remember that the coilover brackets raise the mounting point from the lower control arm and lower it from the shock tower. In order to determine your correct shock length, you need to subtract approximately 4" from the distance between the points your factory shock attaches to the lower control arm and shock tower.
Third, the coilovers are wider than your current shocks, and you will not be able to let your suspension droop as far as you do with a standard shock, because the upper control arm with contact the springs.
Last, look at the compressed lengths you posted. You're already losing a little up travel with that shock, once you take into account the mounting points. If you get a longer one, you will have even less.
If you have a truck without a Superlift, you're going to have problems if you try to get a longer coilover in there. Period. Changing your spindles alone will not change the size coilovers that will fit. Your range of motion has not changed.
I hope this helps clarify.
#1743
#1744
I've also taken mine offroad.
I dunno when my coil broke but I'm safe to say it has nothing to do with this kits quality.
These kits are built well. If my ranger was ever destroyed I wouldn't hesitate to buy another setup. The ride I had with the 650 coils was nice. The 800 are a little stiff but I'm gonna live with it and see if they break in a little.
I dunno when my coil broke but I'm safe to say it has nothing to do with this kits quality.
These kits are built well. If my ranger was ever destroyed I wouldn't hesitate to buy another setup. The ride I had with the 650 coils was nice. The 800 are a little stiff but I'm gonna live with it and see if they break in a little.
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