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First Fill-Up (of many)
- Location
- Fort Collins, CO
I thought I would take this conversation to a new thread instead of hi-jacking the "Dumb questions" thread.
Cautionary note: I might have had one too many martini's to explain my self adequately, so be warned...
That's what my buddy, the guy who helps with the wrenching, has be spouting the whole time, and I feel that I don't fully understand this yet... it might take a few renditions. My buddy and I frequently talk about how building 4WD's and 4-wheeling is an iterative learning process that you have to experience first hand to fully grasp. Thanks for the illustration and explanation, that cleared things up quite a bit.
This conversation has me re-thinking my set up... I've currently got the front set up with 5100's set at the lowest spring perch from stock (0.5") and the stock springs giving me about 1.1" lift. The back has Alcan leaf springs with 1.5" lift, 4x4parts.com adjustable shackles set at the lowest setting (0.5"), and 2"-2.5" 5100's giving me 2.25" lift.
I'm not really looking to run the big stuff (e.g., Rose Garden Hill [7] or Moab Rim [7] for reference), I just want a little more than stock to be able to sail over moderate trails like Fins 'n' Things (4) or Hell's Revenge (5). I would really like to reduce the wheel lifts and I'm beginning to get frustrated with this setup, but don't want to got for a full T-swap, I just want a little more travel.
Here's what I'm thinking at this point to upgrade the front so it match's the the rear better: Bilstein 6112's with a 600# springs. The question is how to level it out with the rear end? A spacer or increase the spring perch? Do you think the 6112's with 600# springs will add any lift?
To preface, the next phase will be to go with 33" tires, once I wear our my current set of BFG KO2's...
I'll be interested to hear what you think of your new springs... Do they do a 600" option? I haven't looked into All Dogs...
Anyway, ramblings from a cooped up, half drunk man. Time for another martini I think... or maybe just a glass of box wine... Maybe I should post on the "What are you drinking" thread... Let me get a drink first.
Cheer's boys. I hope you are all healthy and able to get out on the trials.
Cheers,
Matt
Cautionary note: I might have had one too many martini's to explain my self adequately, so be warned...
Lemme try this. It may take a few renditions...
That's what my buddy, the guy who helps with the wrenching, has be spouting the whole time, and I feel that I don't fully understand this yet... it might take a few renditions. My buddy and I frequently talk about how building 4WD's and 4-wheeling is an iterative learning process that you have to experience first hand to fully grasp. Thanks for the illustration and explanation, that cleared things up quite a bit.
This conversation has me re-thinking my set up... I've currently got the front set up with 5100's set at the lowest spring perch from stock (0.5") and the stock springs giving me about 1.1" lift. The back has Alcan leaf springs with 1.5" lift, 4x4parts.com adjustable shackles set at the lowest setting (0.5"), and 2"-2.5" 5100's giving me 2.25" lift.
I'm not really looking to run the big stuff (e.g., Rose Garden Hill [7] or Moab Rim [7] for reference), I just want a little more than stock to be able to sail over moderate trails like Fins 'n' Things (4) or Hell's Revenge (5). I would really like to reduce the wheel lifts and I'm beginning to get frustrated with this setup, but don't want to got for a full T-swap, I just want a little more travel.
Here's what I'm thinking at this point to upgrade the front so it match's the the rear better: Bilstein 6112's with a 600# springs. The question is how to level it out with the rear end? A spacer or increase the spring perch? Do you think the 6112's with 600# springs will add any lift?
To preface, the next phase will be to go with 33" tires, once I wear our my current set of BFG KO2's...
I chatted with a CPL guys that used the All Dogs lift springs with the 5100s and they enjoyed it with about the same weight I'll have so we'll see. I'm done second guessing.
I'll be interested to hear what you think of your new springs... Do they do a 600" option? I haven't looked into All Dogs...
Anyway, ramblings from a cooped up, half drunk man. Time for another martini I think... or maybe just a glass of box wine... Maybe I should post on the "What are you drinking" thread... Let me get a drink first.
Cheer's boys. I hope you are all healthy and able to get out on the trials.
Cheers,
Matt