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  1. Atomic

    coil over conversion installed

    I gave my required measurements earlier I think. 1.25" max washer diameter for mine, and bushing of the same size probably. I already have washers.
  2. Atomic

    coil over conversion installed

    If you could send me just the poly I can make the washers :)
  3. Atomic

    Any interest in 4wd front coilovers to replace tbars?

    Unfortunately all the bags I have seen are pretty wide and will probably not clear the UCA. It seems you will need a custom UCA or get rid of the 4wd for that to work. You are welcome to try my brackets, but I dont think it will work. If you can find a bag with a <4" diameter it may... He is a...
  4. Atomic

    Coil Over Conversion Installed

    Turbo have more problems than they are worth on a street vehicle imo. I like blowers for Dr's. Gears would also help a lot for you. 4.10s would be a huge seat of the pants increase.
  5. Atomic

    Any interest in 4wd front coilovers to replace tbars?

    Those are his pics on the post above mine, not sure of the exact details, but the coilover looks pretty big...
  6. Atomic

    Any interest in 4wd front coilovers to replace tbars?

    So anyone else want to get their feet wet?
  7. Atomic

    Any interest in 4wd front coilovers to replace tbars?

    So a lifted tahoe guy is getting ready to install his stuff...plans on using a solid spacer in place of the bushing.
  8. Atomic

    coil over conversion installed

    When in doubt, get the longer spring.
  9. Atomic

    coil over conversion installed

    The shock has its recommended spring length given in its specs, fwiw.
  10. Atomic

    Coil Over Conversion Installed

    Its 1.5" at the shock but because the LCA acts like a lever 1.5" at the shock is close to 3" at the wheel. Here is a picture of mine with the preload of 1300lb springs that put me in the middle on a lighter truck
  11. Atomic

    Coil Over Conversion Installed

    Using the stud top will lower it automatically 3" or so compared to the procomp mount. If you only want to go another inch lower than the procomp you could use the stud top then get a longer shock. The ratio of shock travel to wheel travel is about 2:1, so if you want 4" drop at the tire, you...
  12. Atomic

    Coil Over Conversion Installed

    I wish you guys were closer to my neck of the woods i would be glad to help with the install. Kinda sounds like a lot is being left on the table during the installation process :/
  13. Atomic

    coil over conversion installed

    Preload changes the intial force but not the rate of force increase as it is compressed. I dont know of any stiffer than 1300 bit that doesnt mean they arent there.
  14. Atomic

    coil over conversion installed

    A stiffer spring will increase the frequency of oscillations and lessen their amplitude, so it wont feel as bouncy and wont bottom out as easily. To combat the higher frequency you need more dampening from the shock to smooth it out quicker. In general, if it feels like a go cart, you want a...
  15. Atomic

    coil over conversion installed

    Bouncy is not the same as too much preload. Bouncy means you need a stiffer spring (with less preload) and more dampening (higher shock setting). You also need to be careful of coil bind with a lot of preload. You guys really need to be careful about where the shock is in its travel. It should...
  16. Atomic

    Not a SUV, but a GM..99 RCSB build

    I like those wheels a lot!
  17. Atomic

    Any interest in 4wd front coilovers to replace tbars?

    Pretty much...I dont think im going to modify my current design because that would take away the ability to run the stud top or the stock shocks. I tried finding a ball and socket joint that would work, but havent had much success. I think ridetech has something similar for their coilovers.
  18. Atomic

    Any interest in 4wd front coilovers to replace tbars?

    Well I looked at this today and I dont think my idea is going to pan out how I envisioned it. I dont have my truck around so I have to go off old pictures and brackets I have made. Heres a good picture of the problem: The stud mount total length before the bushing is only about 1", while the...
  19. Atomic

    Any interest in 4wd front coilovers to replace tbars?

    Yea, you guys are right, I appreciate the input. These washers very cheap to make so im not too concerned about that, a piece of nylon would probably help some, but I was concerned about that being crushed like the poly. I do think I have a good idea on how to do the top...wont need the stud top...
  20. Atomic

    Any interest in 4wd front coilovers to replace tbars?

    I recommend using the bushing on top so the stud can still pivot, but it would just shift the weight on the bottom against the washer if it needs to pivot. I made my lowers so it lines up with the factory shock, so it shouldnt need any off-angle adjustment. Im still keeping my eyes open for...
  21. Atomic

    Any interest in 4wd front coilovers to replace tbars?

    Why do you guys think there should be a bushing? The procomp mount doesnt use one. All the load should be support by the spring, so any force in that direction will compress the spring, so you dont need a little bushing there to absorb load. Obviously having bumpstops is important to prevent...
  22. Atomic

    Any interest in 4wd front coilovers to replace tbars?

    I got my washers done earlier than I thought, these should make it very easy to use the stud top without the bushing. You guys that have already bought stuff from me let me know if you want some and I will mail you pair out.
  23. Atomic

    Any interest in 4wd front coilovers to replace tbars?

    My upper bracket will only fit a 1.25" diameter piece because of the gussets on it, I am not sure what will fit in the pocket on the frame (dont have the truck around). I suspect its bigger but not sure big enough for a 2.5" diameter one.
  24. Atomic

    Any interest in 4wd front coilovers to replace tbars?

    The largest you can fit in my upper mount is 1.25" diameter, this is of course having the stud bolt concentric with the hole opening. I am suprised your prototypes fit in the shock mount being that big, I figured they would hit the outer edge and push the hole too far inboard.
  25. Atomic

    Any interest in 4wd front coilovers to replace tbars?

    I can go ahead and tell you that washer is going to be way too big OD wise. It will not fit in the shock pocket. You need one about half that size, in the 1.25" diameter range.

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