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Do you have any idea what the compatibility issues are
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Originally Posted by ridin434
(Post 1762933)
Has anyone recently bought these? Just curious if they are still available? The custom coils I mean.
Does the lower shock mount need a spacer? Why wouldnt it Both the upper and lower mounts need spacers. So you need a total of 8. The spacers that go between the upper mount and shock bucket aren't related. You only need two of those and they are different. |
Originally Posted by ridin434
(Post 1762938)
Do you have any idea what the compatibility issues are
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Ok got it. This is all making sense now, sorry for so many obvious questions just trying to get the system figured so I can get it built
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They aren't obvious if you have never done a coil-over conversion before. The information is on this forum though. It's just buried in pages and pages of reading.
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All we need is a person to trace a set of brackets onto some posterboard. Then scan those drawings to post online. A few detailed measurements of certain surfaces of the parts would tell you what scale to print them at. The end user could then print them out out whatever scale was correct as indicated by the measurements. You'd then have exact templates to trace onto metal and cut out.
I might PM a member here and see if he'll let me "rent" his spare brackets.. GB :). |
Originally Posted by Bird76Mojo
(Post 1762960)
All we need is a person to trace a set of brackets onto some posterboard. Then scan those drawings to post online. A few detailed measurements of certain surfaces of the parts would tell you what scale to print them at. The end user could then print them out out whatever scale was correct as indicated by the measurements. You'd then have exact templates to trace onto metal and cut out.
I might PM a member here and see if he'll let me "rent" his spare brackets.. GB :). |
Well if you get the brackets to measure I will draw it in pro e and have a 3d model and the blueprint to be able to manufacture
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Ok thanks missed your post
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Originally Posted by KLC
(Post 1762962)
I'm doing just that for you guys. I'll have them done later this week.
Excellent man... GB :) |
When I get them done all you will have to do is print out the drawings and trace it on the material. They will be to scale and will include measurements and angles.
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Thanks klc that will be great.
If while your drawing these to scale you could add all dimensions that would be greatly appreciated. |
Could after we get all this figured out maybe sticky the dimensions and the info. I think thatd be helpful and people wouldnt have to search through tons of threads
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I agree that wAs my idea for this thread. We should get a detail drawing for the brackets, spacer design, coil over specs, and hardwRe.
I hope we can get this all in one threAd |
Originally Posted by KLC
(Post 1762925)
There are also two machined aluminum spacers that are used for the top coil-over mounts. The stock shock buckets aren't flat at the top. These spacers give you a flat mounting surface as they go between the mount and the bracket.
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Originally Posted by logan03CO
(Post 1763051)
Exactly...the aluminum spacers I listed the RCD part numbers for in my previous post were referring to these that go on the top...not the "side-to-side" ones.
In case it will help...you can still order the gussets and the aluminum upper shock mount spacers directly from RCD...I just ordered and received them last week. Gussets 20-52498-17 = Qty of 4 Spacers 20-833167 = Qty of 2 Total with shipping was like a whole $32.00 For that price..it wasn't worth trying to cut my own! GB :) |
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These are some pics I have found that seem to show important details. If someone doesn't want their pictures, let me know and I will take them down.
These are the pieces to the kit that was offered by ORW Attachment 96199 Brackets used in ORW kit Attachment 96200 Attachment 96201 Attachment 96202 Limiting straps to prevent over extending coil overs Attachment 96203 Attachment 96204 Cutting of the bump stops Attachment 96205 Attachment 96206 Upper coil-over mount Attachment 96207 Steering stop that seems needed on some trucks Attachment 96208 How the coil should be placed Attachment 96209 I will add more to these sections as I find them. |
In the pics I have seen,most dont have a front sway bar. What is the reason for removing this? I still have mine, just thought it would handle poorly on the road without it.
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KLC, can this information be organized into a sticky?
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KLC had a Superlift in his--those are support rods to help stiffen up the drop-down brackets for the lower control arms. IIRC, they are similar to the ones that Dixon Bros had. I miss seeing that truck on here badly-it's super bad-@ss.
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Glad to see that there is interest in these brackets again--I tried to order a kit from OWR like a week after they sold their last one. MISSED IT BY THAT MUCH!
MikeR |
Are there any cheaper alternatives to fox coil overs? Id like to do this but I dont think I can afford fox shocks. Maybe some without a reservoir?
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I am wondering about this also, it's not that I don't want fox, but it would be nice to see what else is in spec for our set ups. From what I have heard the Fox shocks were custom built, but I would imagine there are shocks out there that fit our specs.
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Originally Posted by ridin434
(Post 1763072)
To KLC:
What is the reason for adding this? Has there been strength issues? http://i1003.photobucket.com/albums/...susp/004-2.jpg
Originally Posted by VH5150
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KLC had a Superlift in his--those are support rods to help stiffen up the drop-down brackets for the lower control arms. IIRC, they are similar to the ones that Dixon Bros had. I miss seeing that truck on here badly-it's super bad-@ss.
MikeR |
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