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coil springs

Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2009 11:14 pm
by cookiemud
Hi guys has any one done coil springs on a sj if so got any pics what springs did you use what mounts etc etc,
Or do you know of a thred with pics I can look at
Thanks Cookie

Re: coil springs

Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2009 11:41 pm
by carnut
IF YOUR HANDY WITH FABRICATING,, (OOPS left the cap locks on),, ford fiesta rear springs/shocks will go on.

Re: coil springs

Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 12:42 pm
by Henry
Vit seem to be a fav too 8-)

Re: coil springs

Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:11 pm
by urbanzook
im looking to use vit bits as im braking one but not to sure on how im guna do it.

Re: coil springs

Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 9:16 pm
by Henry
Depends what setup you want... 2 3 4 link?

Re: coil springs

Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 9:54 pm
by urbanzook
well if you told me wot 2 3 4 links was id let ya no.

Re: coil springs

Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 10:02 pm
by Henry
All depends how you want to make the axles fit.

The easiest is to use a vit axle on the rear, then you just need to chop the trailing arms down so they will mount in the old spring mounts. However deoending on what chasis you have will determin where you move the mounts on the axle too.



This is the 2 link setup

Re: coil springs

Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 10:05 pm
by Henry
1 link front with pannard.

Flex will be limited with the springs and shocks on it. (second pic)

Re: coil springs

Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 10:08 pm
by Henry
Another good read full of ideas if you want something a little different

http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php ... usupension

Re: coil springs

Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 12:36 pm
by ScottieJ
If you want to go about it properly so that you get the correct geometry have a look at this guide

http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/techarticl ... index.html

http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/techarticl ... index.html