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coil kit sammy
« on: February 19, 2005, 12:08:23 AM »
 ???what are your guys thoughts on the rr coil conversion ?i am leaning this way but missing links and a spring over seems like it would work well also ? ???   ???

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Re: coil kit sammy
« Reply #1 on: February 19, 2005, 03:08:48 AM »
The coils will give all the flex, but will be more predictable.  They'll have what I call useable flex.  I have a missing link, and it's not great.  In technical sections (like a boulder field) it works well, but when climbing, descending, or sidehilling they can unload which gets a little scary.  I also think the missing link setup introduces more slop into the suspension for general on road use.  I would go yj springs without missing link, or if you feel like spending some time and money, the coils will rock.

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Re: coil kit sammy
« Reply #2 on: February 19, 2005, 10:24:44 AM »
thankx .

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Re: coil kit sammy
« Reply #3 on: February 19, 2005, 01:28:12 PM »
I run missing links and like 'em.  If you have some wrenching and fabricating skills you can do a M/L setup for almost nothing.  If money was less of a concern I would go for coils.

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Re: coil kit sammy
« Reply #4 on: February 19, 2005, 02:08:41 PM »
Coils, what can I say?













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Re: coil kit sammy
« Reply #5 on: February 19, 2005, 04:16:08 PM »
Now your just showing off with that beast ;D
Its like looking at porn ;D ;D
I love it ;D
95 2dr Geo Tracker with Calmini 6"inch combo lift, 32'inch BFGs M/Tlocked and loaded--D.D is my 06 Racy RED Aerio SX AWD

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Re: coil kit sammy
« Reply #6 on: February 19, 2005, 04:43:10 PM »
I think nc_zuk loves his sami a little too much if you know what I mean  ;D.  If a post even has the word coil in it, he slaps down a pile of pics of himself.  

Cool pics, nc_zuk

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Re: coil kit sammy
« Reply #7 on: February 19, 2005, 04:44:23 PM »
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I think nc_zuk loves his sami a little too much if you know what I mean  ;D.  If a post even has the word coil in it, he slaps down a pile of pics of himself.  

Cool pics, nc_zuk

Ya, but who wouldn't want it? ;) ;D
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Re: coil kit sammy
« Reply #8 on: February 19, 2005, 05:23:06 PM »
impressive coil setup nc_zuk good flex. looks like you are runnin about a 35" tire. looks like it works good. now as far as the body, looks a little to pretty for my tastes ;D
but I like my women pretty and my Zukes "TORE UP".
As for suspension I personaly have yj's with m-link that I have bolted solid and it still has more flex than you would need 99.999 percent of the time. I used to love to flex it out hard, I could ramp out at over 1000.people who didnt know better thought it was "broken" but I decided to bolt them solid for better handeling and I havent calculated it but I bet it still will do an 850-900 which is still pretty flexy.
as far as duriability I have always been a leaf beleiver because there is less mechanics to a leaf system,but they can still break. on the other side coil systems keep the axel better aligned to the frame and control axel wrap better(good and bad ). I think they ride better to.
sorry but I think the answer is what ever you think is going to suite your application  best. my .02
jason
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Re: coil kit sammy
« Reply #9 on: February 19, 2005, 05:43:41 PM »
  Good message lockjaw, I see to many posts about coil spring set ups. And yeah they are the shiznit. But nobody has the money or time to accomplish this. Wrangler springs and missing links can do 90% of coil  setups accomplishments.

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Re: coil kit sammy
« Reply #10 on: February 19, 2005, 11:14:13 PM »
Guys, don't be a hater!! :P

I have been running coils for about 2.5 years and I love them!! They ride better than anything on the trail. Soft controlled ride. I have a new sport I plat in called speed wheeling. Those on leafsprings hate when I am leading and get the itch.  ;D Yea, I love my rig but this is no show truck. It has dents everywhere and scratches all over. The cool thing is that the Camera hides most of that junk. My 2 best friends run YJ setups and they flex and work well but just don't soak up the small bumps like the coils do. I'll never turn back now, i'm a coil believer.

Oh, I'll have new pics soon. The Zuk is under the knife getting a hydro assist steering setup. Just waiting on a few more parts to get it done ;) Then It's off to MOAB in Jube for 2 weeks ;D
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Re: coil kit sammy
« Reply #11 on: February 19, 2005, 11:59:49 PM »
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Now your just showing off with that beast ;D
Its like looking at porn ;D ;D
I love it ;D


It's almost like the same  mind set for me except, driving a truck of that caliber feels better than when the wife kisses my "pee-pee maker" . So if  ::)+ :-*= ;D then you know  
+ =  ;D :D 8) .

~CZ

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Re: coil kit sammy
« Reply #12 on: February 20, 2005, 12:20:50 AM »
That last post was messed up, but coils do rule.  No axle wrap or lateral movement is a very good thing.

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Re: coil kit sammy
« Reply #13 on: February 20, 2005, 12:26:40 AM »
Where can I get a set of those tube doors?  
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Re: coil kit sammy
« Reply #14 on: February 20, 2005, 01:42:36 AM »
what it all comes down to is that cz is right!

BE A LOVER, NOT A HATER AND NEVER FORGET ABOUT YOUR WIFE AND THE PEE PEE MAKER  :o :o :o :o :o
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