Do you have any idea what the compatibility issues are

 

You can still buy the coil-over's.

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.

 

Had to do with the steering stop on 2wd's. The brackets were originally designed for 4x4's with a Superlift to make it like the more expensive and discontinued RCD suspension lift.

 

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

 

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.

 

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 :).

 

I'm doing just that for you guys. I'll have them done later this week.

 

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

 

Ok thanks missed your post

 

OH SNAPS! Thanks KLC. I wasn't aware you were taking it to that level. I think that method would be the easiest for people making their own brackets. Instead of trying to draw out certain measurements on metal and guessing angles, etc.. Just adjust the scale, then print and measure the TRACINGS. If they're not right then just re-scale and print again until they're right.

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.

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

Thought I'd put all of that in one quote to make things easier to find for everyone..


GB :)

 

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


Brackets used in ORW kit




Limiting straps to prevent over extending coil overs



Cutting of the bump stops



Upper coil-over mount


Steering stop that seems needed on some trucks


How the coil should be placed



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.

 

To KLC:

What is the reason for adding this? Has there been strength issues?

 

KLC, can this information be organized into a sticky?

 

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

 

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?

 

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.

 

Yeah, those were used with a Superlift. Most don't use them, but they add bracing to the crossmembers.