coil over conversion installed

[Atomic]

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.

 

[digitalfiend]

These pics show the shock tower and how it is still in great shape after 1900 miles with no reinforcement. Also shows how much threads I have run the adjuster nuts up, which was basically as much as I could possibly turn. Idk if its actually maxed out, but my measly 240lb ass couldn't get another 1/4 turn

I am glad you got the time to get these installed. It's hard to tell from this picture, but how are the bushings holding up with your rig's full weight and some mileage on them?

 

[digitalfiend]

What was your shock length at ride height with the springs at this adjustment when you were using the stud top?

These pics show the shock tower and how it is still in great shape after 1900 miles with no reinforcement. Also shows how much threads I have run the adjuster nuts up, which was basically as much as I could possibly turn. Idk if its actually maxed out, but my measly 240lb ass couldn't get another 1/4 turn

 

[04blackout]

What was your shock length

Idk??? Defintely should have checked, but im gonna switch back this wknd so im not quite so stuffed up in there

 

[digitalfiend]

Idk??? Defintely should have checked, but im gonna switch back this wknd so im not quite so stuffed up in there

lol! If you can check the ride height from the center of the bottom shock bolt to the bottom side of the shock tower I'd owe you one! This would help a few of us who are trying to determine shock length and spring length (7" or 9")

 

[Atomic]

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

 

[digitalfiend]

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

Yes, you're spot-on. It looks like my ride height and a DS301 is not ideal for use with a stud-top mount...so I'm trying to make sure that I purchase the right shock/spring combo. I think that the DS303's will be what I need but I'm unsure about the spring length (7" or 9") or where along the shock body the spring will rest at my normal ride height. It's too bad I can't test a set of shocks first.

 

[Atomic]

When in doubt, get the longer spring.

 

[04blackout]

Ok guys, took the bushings out yesterday to inspect and they seem to be holding up great! I'm also kinda liking this stuffed look, and THINKING about going to a 285/30/24 and really going low... only problem with that lies in the rear, but maybe I can just drive reeeeal slow lol

Also, fender is sitting right at 32" from the ground now on 305/35/24... thats officially lower than the advertised diameter of the tire

 

[Tahoewhat]

Yes, you're spot-on. It looks like my ride height and a DS301 is not ideal for use with a stud-top mount...so I'm trying to make sure that I purchase the right shock/spring combo. I think that the DS303's will be what I need but I'm unsure about the spring length (7" or 9") or where along the shock body the spring will rest at my normal ride height. It's too bad I can't test a set of shocks first.

More then welcome to come down here and check mine out all you want.

Ok guys, took the bushings out yesterday to inspect and they seem to be holding up great! I'm also kinda liking this stuffed look, and THINKING about going to a 285/30/24 and really going low... only problem with that lies in the rear, but maybe I can just drive reeeeal slow lol

Also, fender is sitting right at 32" from the ground now on 305/35/24... thats officially lower than the advertised diameter of the tire

Great to hear. Roughly how many miles you think you put on them?

32 is where im shooting for

 

[04blackout]

About 2150 on the whole thing, ~150 on the bushing mount... and ive been driving the piss out of it lately

 

[Tahoewhat]

Also, fender is sitting right at 32" from the ground now on 305/35/24... thats officially lower than the advertised diameter of the tire

Hey, this was probably asked, but do you know how far up the shock you were when sitting at 32". thats my goal and wonder if going to the stud top would be alright or put the shock at the wrong height. I.E. would i have to buy another shock.

 

[04blackout]

It makes the shock extended too much. Its not at its max, but its almost 10.5" and max extended is 11.125

After seeing that I cranked it down a bit until I can swap it back to pro comp. I tried to swap em out the other day after work and I couldnt get the pro comp mount I there without dropping the arms. So I abandoned ship and reinstalled the stud top. Need a couple hours free to get that involved. Its still rough in the rear, it still has some sway, and I still need the camber kit... oh and im STILL thinking about returning to my stock suspension for the sweet ride

 

[egrippe]

Updates?

 

[04blackout]

Updates?

Got a whole slew of life updates, but the truck is really on the back burner right now... good news is that the bushing and stud top seem to be holding up just fine. Also pretty much decided to stay low and go with tony's 6" rear springs and lower the front to match, on a smaller diameter tire... but I've been put on hold til we get the house all done and moved

 

[Tahoewhat]

Got a whole slew of life updates, but the truck is really on the back burner right now... good news is that the bushing and stud top seem to be holding up just fine. Also pretty much decided to stay low and go with tony's 6" rear springs and lower the front to match, on a smaller diameter tire... but I've been put on hold til we get the house all done and moved

LOL, updates on the truck fool. ha ha..

Im contemplating going w/ tonys springs or selling the truck. Good to hear the bushing is holding up on you still.

Hope family is doing well.

 

[digitalfiend]

Got a whole slew of life updates,

I hope things are smoothing out for you, it seemed quite bumpy there for a while for you and your family.

but the truck is really on the back burner right now... good news is that the bushing and stud top seem to be holding up just fine.

I'm glad to hear this, but as solid as those washers and bushings are I'm not surprised.

Also pretty much decided to stay low and go with tony's 6" rear springs and lower the front to match,

I really love my 6" drop springs that I got from Tony.

on a smaller diameter tire...

You can join my club of running a smaller rim+tire combo.

 

[Tahoewhat]

I'm glad to hear this, but as solid as those washers and bushings are I'm not surprised.

So when will you be sending out some bushings for me & Atomic to try out?

 

[digitalfiend]

So when will you be sending out some bushings for me & Atomic to try out?

Good question. I've had to slow production until I get a new way to cut the washers (the parting tool for my lathe broke) and then I've got to find a source for more 4340 since my regular supplier is out. I could be ready as early as next week to do another set of them, but I only have enough 4340 for one more set.

On a positive note, I have plenty of polyurethane. This is a really good thing because this stuff is hard to find in the 95a hardness.

A couple days ago I shipped my second set off to Bomba02 that should be arriving for him tomorrow - but they're for stock upper mounts. Once I have a better method to cut the 4340 I'll need to check my notes and confirm the dimensions with Atomic before I make a set for use with his uppers.

 

[Atomic]

If you could send me just the poly I can make the washers