What are the specs on the coilovers I buy for conversion?
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08-09-2010
What are the specs on the coilovers I buy for conversion?
So I want to do the coilover conversion when i go back up to Anchorage(where my truck is) in 20 days. I have an 04 FX4 with body lift and superlift and I'd like the get as much lift as possible. What type and length of FOX coilover shock am i going to need? I was searching on r-f and couldn't find any info so I'd like if anyone could help me out.
Also, has anyone ran King coilovers? Do they bolt up?
Also, has anyone ran King coilovers? Do they bolt up?
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Also, ive been researching and this is what i've found so far..
Hey everyone its been awhile since i posted but i contacted ORW about Coil Overs fro my truck
with a 4in Superlift. They said I needed a 6.5in travel Fox shocks,had to order extended eyelets
for bolting purposes and I believe the diameter was 2in ( but not positive). The springs would be
750lb Eibach's. The total cost was about $500 fro a pair. I'm not sure if anyone needed the info but
just thoght i would share what I found out.
Why not get 19" limit straps if that's what you need? I used 8" limit straps.
Fox Coil-Over's and Hypercoil's, 6" Skyjacker Softride Lift Leaf Springs
Mine are a 12" coils. I cranked them while on the truck.
I believe Nick said you need a 2.0" x 5.0" coil-over. Keep in mind that you can't buy just any 5.0"
coil-over though. The coil-over's you get from Nick at ORW are custom made for the Ranger.
So you will still need to contact Nick.
The kit comes with Fox 2.0 Emulsions. And the ranger uses 650 lb springs.
Now its time to order me some 12" 750# hypercoils and Fox Shocks.
And here is the specs of the Shocks ill be getting:
The 2.0x6.5 shock from Fox:
Shock Travel: 6.50"
Extended Length: 19.35"
Collasped Length: 12.85"
Shaft size is: 5/8"
Fox Part #: 980-99-001A
with a 4in Superlift. They said I needed a 6.5in travel Fox shocks,had to order extended eyelets
for bolting purposes and I believe the diameter was 2in ( but not positive). The springs would be
750lb Eibach's. The total cost was about $500 fro a pair. I'm not sure if anyone needed the info but
just thoght i would share what I found out.
Why not get 19" limit straps if that's what you need? I used 8" limit straps.
Fox Coil-Over's and Hypercoil's, 6" Skyjacker Softride Lift Leaf Springs
Mine are a 12" coils. I cranked them while on the truck.
I believe Nick said you need a 2.0" x 5.0" coil-over. Keep in mind that you can't buy just any 5.0"
coil-over though. The coil-over's you get from Nick at ORW are custom made for the Ranger.
So you will still need to contact Nick.
The kit comes with Fox 2.0 Emulsions. And the ranger uses 650 lb springs.
Now its time to order me some 12" 750# hypercoils and Fox Shocks.
And here is the specs of the Shocks ill be getting:
The 2.0x6.5 shock from Fox:
Shock Travel: 6.50"
Extended Length: 19.35"
Collasped Length: 12.85"
Shaft size is: 5/8"
Fox Part #: 980-99-001A
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You could pick up 800 lb coils but the ride will be very stiff. The only benefit of such a stiff coil is that it will not sag on your truck.
The problem is, regardless of the coil that you choose, you are limited to the available amount of suspension travel that you have. More lift equals less down travel and will eventually cause your CV's to bind and prematurely wear. The CV's will hold you back.
That being said, you should stay away from an 800 lb coil and go with anything below unless you plan to add more weight to the front of the truck. A 700 lb coil would probably do you good or a 750 lb one if you want more sag-resistance. Just keep in mind, stiffer coil = harsher ride and softer = more sag prone. Coilovers are adjustable, and while you might get more lift at the last tread on a heavier coil, it is not much more.
The problem is, regardless of the coil that you choose, you are limited to the available amount of suspension travel that you have. More lift equals less down travel and will eventually cause your CV's to bind and prematurely wear. The CV's will hold you back.
That being said, you should stay away from an 800 lb coil and go with anything below unless you plan to add more weight to the front of the truck. A 700 lb coil would probably do you good or a 750 lb one if you want more sag-resistance. Just keep in mind, stiffer coil = harsher ride and softer = more sag prone. Coilovers are adjustable, and while you might get more lift at the last tread on a heavier coil, it is not much more.
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