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Now I need to price out some coil overs.

As a question, has anyone tried dual rates, or do they not come in a size that would fit?
 
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Now I need to price out some coil overs.

As a question, has anyone tried dual rates, or do they not come in a size that would fit?

Damnit, my phone won't show the delete button for this stupid double post...
 

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c.obrien - powdercoated
moneypit - powdercoated
bilzy7 - powdercoated
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I'm in for a second set. I just got an 03 Sport Trac and wanna ditch torsion bars on it as well.
 
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ME00Stepside, bilzy7 paid me for my set. So my set can be released. Thanks.
 
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c.obrien - powdercoated
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I feel bad because I'm being quite lazy doing this, but can anyone tell me what I need to order from ORW?

Superlifted Ranger. I believe i need the limiting strap, shock and coils.

I'm also reading the thread but it's ----ing long and i was kinda hoping some guy with same truck could just drop some part numbers or specifics on me :)
 
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Thanks, that looks like a superlifted ranger(i mean explorer but u know what i mean). I'll just have to double check on what's needed and then order.
 
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I still haven't done limit straps.

I have 750lb 12" coils. I bought my coils from another member, but I know the specifics are in here somewhere
 
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Originally Posted by 01RangerEdge
I still haven't done limit straps.

I have 750lb 12" coils. I bought my coils from another member, but I know the specifics are in here somewhere

Mmhmm at my job i literally do nothing for 9 hours a day but unfortunately my work computer, r-f is blocked. Their filter is super lame. So when I get off work im usually getting **** done instead of researching. But ill work on it tonight :)
 
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Originally Posted by Red_Ak_Ranger
I feel bad because I'm being quite lazy doing this, but can anyone tell me what I need to order from ORW?

Superlifted Ranger. I believe i need the limiting strap, shock and coils.

I'm also reading the thread but it's ----ing long and i was kinda hoping some guy with same truck could just drop some part numbers or specifics on me :)
The following quote is a slightly modified version of what I posted 18 months ago back on page #11 (Coilover Part Numbers):

Also, I've never added the limit straps and/or bump stops to this list since they will vary depending on where & how you mount everything.

Originally Posted by logan03CO

Superlifted Truck (Confirmed via PM this setup works 100%):

          Stock Height Truck (Confirmed via multiple member this setup works 100%):

                  Of course, part #'s will vary depending on the desired spring rates. Also the Fox part #'s will vary depending on the body finish (cadmium versus upgraded chrome), as well as body color (blue versus black - but I don't think you can get the blue anymore). Tons of info on Fox shocks (Extended/Collapsed Info as well): http://www.off-roadproducts.com/FOX08Coilover.htm

                  Also, when I purchased my Fox coilovers, they were custom valved by the dealer to match the usage. A benefit of Fox CO’s – and good dealers do this for free & won’t sell them without it being done....I think that's VERY important as it can change everything about how the shock "rides". He asked me many questions about the usage in order to dial it in correctly (type of truck, on-road versus off-road usage, high-speed or low-speed. etc.).
                   

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                  I would suggest proxy sites, but its not worth breaking their user policy and possibly getting fired.
                   
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                  Thank you Logan. I will have to check if my kit came w spacers, I'm not exactly sure. But that is a useful guide on what to get


                  Edit - on the fox 2.0 any reason to go black/chrome over black/zinc?
                   

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                  Originally Posted by bilzy7
                  I would suggest proxy sites, but its not worth breaking their user policy and possibly getting fired.
                  It's all good I work a state job so I won't be fired.... :).
                   
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                  Originally Posted by Red_Ak_Ranger
                  Thank you Logan
                  No problem.

                  Originally Posted by Red_Ak_Ranger
                  Edit - on the fox 2.0 any reason to go black/chrome over black/zinc?
                  I just liked the extra durability it provides, but most just go with the standard finish & never have issues.
                   
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                  Ok. - browsed KING coil overs for 20 min..too bad they carry a premium because god I want em..
                   
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                  Originally Posted by Red_Ak_Ranger
                  Ok. - browsed KING coil overs for 20 min..too bad they carry a premium because god I want em..
                  What do you mean premium? Like the cost of them? I did notice similar size ones costing 336+.
                   

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                  I hope not.

                  If your just using this bracket kit - I believe the extended & collapsed lengths on those are way out of wack for our trucks (even if Superlifted).

                  That 10" King Setup = (27.050'' & 17.050'')

                  Confirmed working setup for a Stock Height Truck = (16.40" & 11.30") = Fox Coilover 5" Travel
                  Confirmed working setup for a Superlifted Truck = (19.35" & 12.85") = Fox Coilover 6.5" Travel
                   

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                  Ok, I must be looking at the wrong fox shocks on that site also. The extended/collapsed lengths were within an inch of each other.
                   
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                  OK, still waiting on the powdercoating, but the shop assured me I should be able to pick them up this week.

                  I should also be picking up the hardware in a couple of days, so if all goes well, I'll be packing and shipping this weekend.

                  Round 4:
                  SteelDirigible - Powdercoated - paid
                  RLong31 - Powdercoated
                  Brandon22685 - Powdercoated - paid
                  FFBill - Raw
                  Jatha05 - Raw - paid
                  bigmoon - Powdercoated - paid
                  moonliteshawn - Powdercoated - paid
                  tylerbird - Raw
                  ecrase2500 - Powdercoated - paid
                  Jared152 - Powdercoated

                  If you haven't paid yet, please try to get it to me ASAP.

                  Stay tuned!
                   
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                  Bumping the pricing and the new list to the last page:

                  Kit with powdercoated brackets: $290
                  Kit with raw brackets: $270

                  Shipping:
                  $17 US
                  $46 Canada

                  Kit includes:
                  4 brackets (2 upper, 2 lower)
                  4 gussets to reinforce shock tower
                  2 shock tower spacers for upper mounts
                  8 rod end spacers (for 1/2" wide rod ends--like Fox)
                  All hardware to install--grade 8 zinc plated

                  Round 5:

                  c.obrien - powdercoated
                  moneypit - powdercoated
                  obie - powdercoated
                   
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                  Are these the soanner wrenches I will need?
                  https://www.offroadwarehouse.com/pro...roductID/51661
                  I saw this one listed, but there was another one listed as well that I could not locate. I didn't know if I should be getting 2 of these or if there were two different wrenches.
                   
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                  Originally Posted by timbits588
                  Are these the soanner wrenches I will need?
                  If you’re getting a 2.0 series setup from Fox they require two different sizes - You will need both.

                  Any spanner wrenches that say they are for a 2.0 series Fox setup will work fine.

                  I happened to pick mine up from here:
                  Spanner Wrench Fox 2.0 Large
                  Spanner Wrench Fox 2.0 Small


                  The need for two different sizes can be seen here:
                   
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                  Yes. That is the wrench that came with my coilovers. Whether the company sends them with c/o purchase or the guy I bought mine off of bought one. I dunno. I do know this, when adjusting your preload. Use of a breaker bar helps. Those square holes fit one perfectly.

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                  Logan why do you need two? I used the one in the link in question for both rings.
                   


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