Coilover Conversion Hardware
#602
11-14-2009
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Im still waiting on my hardware... I was told i would get it shipped to me about 3 or 4 weeks ago. I just got back from vacation and still nothing.........
#603
11-14-2009
That's sucks that y'alls stuff didn't come with hardware.
My stuff came last week, not impressed. Stuff's not centered, splatter not cleaned off, just looks rushed imo. Let's hope they fit.
My stuff came last week, not impressed. Stuff's not centered, splatter not cleaned off, just looks rushed imo. Let's hope they fit.
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#605
11-14-2009
I would use Grade 8 hardware and two flat washers and a nyloc nut.
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#606
11-14-2009
Your right on the lock nut instead of the lock washer which tend to split and fall out.
Use the metal grade 8 lock nut instead of the Nylocs.
Just me.
Use the metal grade 8 lock nut instead of the Nylocs.
Just me.
#607
11-14-2009
I still need two bolt lengths, but here's what I'm going to use:
4 - 1/2 x 2 3/4 Grade 8 Bolts
6 - 1/2 x ?? Grade 8 Bolts
8 - 3/8 x ?? Grade 8 Bolts
20 - 1/2 Grade 8 Flat Washers
16 - 3/8 Grade 8 Flat Washers
10 - 1/2 Grade 8 Nyloc Nuts
8 - 1/2 Grade 8 Nyloc Nuts
I will update the list tomorrow when I get the bolts.
4 - 1/2 x 2 3/4 Grade 8 Bolts
6 - 1/2 x ?? Grade 8 Bolts
8 - 3/8 x ?? Grade 8 Bolts
20 - 1/2 Grade 8 Flat Washers
16 - 3/8 Grade 8 Flat Washers
10 - 1/2 Grade 8 Nyloc Nuts
8 - 1/2 Grade 8 Nyloc Nuts
I will update the list tomorrow when I get the bolts.
#608
11-14-2009
I still need two bolt lengths, but here's what I'm going to use:
4 - 1/2 x 2 3/4 Grade 8 Bolts
6 - 1/2 x ?? Grade 8 Bolts
8 - 3/8 x ?? Grade 8 Bolts
20 - 1/2 Grade 8 Flat Washers
16 - 3/8 Grade 8 Flat Washers
10 - 1/2 Grade 8 Nyloc Nuts
8 - 1/2 Grade 8 Nyloc Nuts
I will update the list tomorrow when I get the bolts.
4 - 1/2 x 2 3/4 Grade 8 Bolts
6 - 1/2 x ?? Grade 8 Bolts
8 - 3/8 x ?? Grade 8 Bolts
20 - 1/2 Grade 8 Flat Washers
16 - 3/8 Grade 8 Flat Washers
10 - 1/2 Grade 8 Nyloc Nuts
8 - 1/2 Grade 8 Nyloc Nuts
I will update the list tomorrow when I get the bolts.
#609
11-14-2009
I was also told that they were supposed to come with hardware... obviously that didnt happen. lol
Oh well.
#611
11-16-2009
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Hardware needed to install:
4- 1/2"x3" (shock bolts)
4- 1/2"x1.25 (upper bracket drilled holes through back)
2- 1/2"x2.25 (upper shock mount through top)
8- 3/8"x1.25 (lower bracket)
10- 1/2" metal lock nuts
20- 1/2" steel grade 8 washers
8- 3/8" metal lock nuts
16- 3/8" steel grade 8 washers
ALL HARDWARE SHOULD BE GRADE 8
This is what I was able to research for you guys to make things a little easier. Do you guys think that this should be something ORW should offer with the shocks if Jacob isn't so that you have everything at the time of installation.
-Nick
4- 1/2"x3" (shock bolts)
4- 1/2"x1.25 (upper bracket drilled holes through back)
2- 1/2"x2.25 (upper shock mount through top)
8- 3/8"x1.25 (lower bracket)
10- 1/2" metal lock nuts
20- 1/2" steel grade 8 washers
8- 3/8" metal lock nuts
16- 3/8" steel grade 8 washers
ALL HARDWARE SHOULD BE GRADE 8
This is what I was able to research for you guys to make things a little easier. Do you guys think that this should be something ORW should offer with the shocks if Jacob isn't so that you have everything at the time of installation.
-Nick
#612
11-16-2009
Nick,
IMHO...
It is a nice thought but the only thing I can see that you might want to consider would be the actual shock mounting bolts, ORW has no responsibility to supply a kit of bolt for special kit.
IMHO...
It is a nice thought but the only thing I can see that you might want to consider would be the actual shock mounting bolts, ORW has no responsibility to supply a kit of bolt for special kit.
#613
11-16-2009
I don't think Nick is offering the bolts free of charge, just as an added option.
#614
11-17-2009
Yes it would be a great idea.
Yes, I understood that.
ORW is nice to offer but then again how many Bolt Kits would they sell, how many people will make a Coil-Over Brkt Kit just like Jacob’s, how many of the people that buy the Coil-Over Brkt Kit will buy the Bolt Kit or how many are already installed. Most guys want to get their own bolts because of the way they want it to look or work or for some other guy reason.
My statement was about the feasibility for ORW nothing more.
ORW is nice to offer but then again how many Bolt Kits would they sell, how many people will make a Coil-Over Brkt Kit just like Jacob’s, how many of the people that buy the Coil-Over Brkt Kit will buy the Bolt Kit or how many are already installed. Most guys want to get their own bolts because of the way they want it to look or work or for some other guy reason.
My statement was about the feasibility for ORW nothing more.
#615
11-17-2009
Yes, I understood that.
ORW is nice to offer but then again how many Bolt Kits would they sell, how many people will make a Coil-Over Brkt Kit just like Jacob’s, how many of the people that buy the Coil-Over Brkt Kit will buy the Bolt Kit or how many are already installed. Most guys want to get their own bolts because of the way they want it to look or work or for some other guy reason.
My statement was about the feasibility for ORW nothing more.
ORW is nice to offer but then again how many Bolt Kits would they sell, how many people will make a Coil-Over Brkt Kit just like Jacob’s, how many of the people that buy the Coil-Over Brkt Kit will buy the Bolt Kit or how many are already installed. Most guys want to get their own bolts because of the way they want it to look or work or for some other guy reason.
My statement was about the feasibility for ORW nothing more.
As you can tell I am an ORW fan.
#616
11-17-2009
ORW sounds awesome!
Anybody else see this on RPS in reference to these brackets?
Coilover Copycat (Good BYE torsion bars) - Ranger Power Sports Forum
I'm no expert but I'd have to say I agree.
Anybody else see this on RPS in reference to these brackets?
I don't post much on the forums any more but this has drawn my attention. I have to agree with Matt here. There are several key problems. Those pinholes over time with stress with turn into cracks and other problems, where the undercut is there is also a good oppourtunity for a crack to form and the part to fail. With metal that thick it would have been wise to weld a single bead as your "root" pass, with two/three welds covering that forming the face. While not as pretty as a single pass it would have been much safer. Whoever welded and fabricated these parts really needs to go back and learn some fundamentals before he/she makes more parts. I say all of this for your safety,as well as, if your gonna put all this time and money into coilovers you want them to function correctly as well as to hold up over time right? With these brackets they will not stand up, I repeat WILL NOT stand up. Please do not take offense to this as that is not my intent. Just trying let you know about what will happen.
-Mario
-Mario
I'm no expert but I'd have to say I agree.
#618
11-18-2009
I can say no-one is perfect, and my bracket's are fixed and hopefully will be on the truck this weekend. I started that thread, and I was really surprised at how ridiculous people can get. As I stated in that thread. THe ranger forums on the net are supposed to be a place for sharing mods, maintenance. What goes on over on RPS seems to be some drama.
#619
11-19-2009
ok ive spent half an hour trying to find what im looking for but apparently I'm blind... can anyone tell me the shock size? I'm planning on ordering them this weekend. thanks
#620
11-19-2009
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OFF ROAD WAREHOUSE WILL NOW BE OFFERING THE COIL-OVER CONVERSION BRACKETS AND HARDWARE.
I just received an e-mail from Jacob yesterday asking me if ORW would be interested in making the coil-over conversion brackets. I told him that this has been something that we had started to look into, like some of you know and should be finished this week. I'm hopping to have a few sets cut out by Saturday and have more available in 2wks. The parts will all be cut out using a water jet and then mig welded. Should be a nice piece when finished. The cost should be relatively close to the same, with the exception that they will come with hardware. As soon as I get a price, you guys will be the first to know.
I'm also thinking of offering a package deal with the shocks which will offer even more savings for RF members that are still interested in doing the conversion.
Thanks
Nick
I just received an e-mail from Jacob yesterday asking me if ORW would be interested in making the coil-over conversion brackets. I told him that this has been something that we had started to look into, like some of you know and should be finished this week. I'm hopping to have a few sets cut out by Saturday and have more available in 2wks. The parts will all be cut out using a water jet and then mig welded. Should be a nice piece when finished. The cost should be relatively close to the same, with the exception that they will come with hardware. As soon as I get a price, you guys will be the first to know.
I'm also thinking of offering a package deal with the shocks which will offer even more savings for RF members that are still interested in doing the conversion.
Thanks
Nick
#621
11-19-2009
OFF ROAD WAREHOUSE WILL NOW BE OFFERING THE COIL-OVER CONVERSION BRACKETS AND HARDWARE.
I just received an e-mail from Jacob yesterday asking me if ORW would be interested in making the coil-over conversion brackets. I told him that this has been something that we had started to look into, like some of you know and should be finished this week. I'm hopping to have a few sets cut out by Saturday and have more available in 2wks. The parts will all be cut out using a water jet and then mig welded. Should be a nice piece when finished. The cost should be relatively close to the same, with the exception that they will come with hardware. As soon as I get a price, you guys will be the first to know.
I'm also thinking of offering a package deal with the shocks which will offer even more savings for RF members that are still interested in doing the conversion.
Thanks
Nick
I just received an e-mail from Jacob yesterday asking me if ORW would be interested in making the coil-over conversion brackets. I told him that this has been something that we had started to look into, like some of you know and should be finished this week. I'm hopping to have a few sets cut out by Saturday and have more available in 2wks. The parts will all be cut out using a water jet and then mig welded. Should be a nice piece when finished. The cost should be relatively close to the same, with the exception that they will come with hardware. As soon as I get a price, you guys will be the first to know.
I'm also thinking of offering a package deal with the shocks which will offer even more savings for RF members that are still interested in doing the conversion.
Thanks
Nick
#623
11-19-2009
Hopefully you will be buying them from him.
#624
11-19-2009
I can say no-one is perfect, and my bracket's are fixed and hopefully will be on the truck this weekend. I started that thread, and I was really surprised at how ridiculous people can get. As I stated in that thread. THe ranger forums on the net are supposed to be a place for sharing mods, maintenance. What goes on over on RPS seems to be some drama.
More like a group of guys with more experience in the welding department than Shadow. I'm in the process of learning how to weld and they look like that...
#625
11-19-2009
that doesn't mean you have to act like an ***...like some of them did. There's a difference in explaining to someone a fault they identify, passing on knowledge AND being cocky, imature, and rude. That's what I didn't like. The way they came across was wrong.
