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coil springs

Post by cookiemud » Sat Apr 25, 2009 11:14 pm

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
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Re: coil springs

Post by carnut » Sat Apr 25, 2009 11:41 pm

IF YOUR HANDY WITH FABRICATING,, (OOPS left the cap locks on),, ford fiesta rear springs/shocks will go on.

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Re: coil springs

Post by Henry » Sun Apr 26, 2009 12:42 pm

Vit seem to be a fav too 8-)

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Re: coil springs

Post by urbanzook » Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:11 pm

im looking to use vit bits as im braking one but not to sure on how im guna do it.
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Re: coil springs

Post by Henry » Sun Apr 26, 2009 9:16 pm

Depends what setup you want... 2 3 4 link?

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Re: coil springs

Post by urbanzook » Sun Apr 26, 2009 9:54 pm

well if you told me wot 2 3 4 links was id let ya no.
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Re: coil springs

Post by Henry » Sun Apr 26, 2009 10:02 pm

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
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Re: coil springs

Post by Henry » Sun Apr 26, 2009 10:05 pm

1 link front with pannard.

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

Post by Henry » Sun Apr 26, 2009 10:08 pm

Another good read full of ideas if you want something a little different

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

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Re: coil springs

Post by ScottieJ » Mon Apr 27, 2009 12:36 pm

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

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