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Offline the_maplebar

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Re: Strut Extensions
« Reply #60 on: February 06, 2006, 02:50:01 PM »
You might want to have a look at this.

http://forum.difflock.com/discus/messages/8/140631.html?1138648788


An interesting setup, but I can't see how they are addressing the strut brace.
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Offline AJMBLAZER

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Re: Strut Extensions
« Reply #61 on: February 06, 2006, 05:09:59 PM »
Sounds like my lift is on my way so I might just see about getting the BDS extensions myself.  I'll still be paying attention and another Track/Kick is in the works so I will likely be on the market again.

I kinda feel like these strut rod extensions are the best fix available right now without cutting, welding, or having to get into complex angles and figer'in' :P  Far beyond me.

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Re: Strut Extensions
« Reply #62 on: February 20, 2006, 04:12:30 PM »

Okay, got my extensions today.  $44 delivered with taxes so your should be similar.  According to BDS the part number FSE3 is for a PAIR, not a single extension.

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« Reply #63 on: February 20, 2006, 07:45:36 PM »
i'm really interested to see how those extensions work out.  i think 44bucks is a lot better than new struts from OME - pricewise. i've installed my spacers from jdmcrx and am happy with them after putting 1000km or so with them installed.  i've done some offroading and the increased clearance has been nice, with all the snow and crap up here....  unsure how the articulation has been affected yet though.  haven't done any proper wheeling.    also interested to see what kind of aligment issues you have after installing your lift, are you going with 1.5inch front coil spacers?  camber bolts were not sufficient and my alignment shop said they wouldn't even bother trying them.

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Re: Strut Extensions
« Reply #64 on: February 20, 2006, 09:22:31 PM »
Yep, going with JDMCRX's lift.  Yes I am planning on going with camber bolts.  Dunno what your alignment shop's issue with them is as many people have used them successfully in the past.  Did they give a reason?  A lot of shops know a lot less fact and a lot more mumbo-jumbo than they think or will let you know.  Did yours ever align?

The OME struts would give better overall performance and travel but hell, these are less than a seventh the cost. :P

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Re: Strut Extensions
« Reply #65 on: February 21, 2006, 09:08:11 AM »
the only camber bolts that i could get my hands on were ingall (not sure about the spelling there), 35 bucks each and supposed to be good for 2 degrees of adjustment, i was out way more than that.  the shop ovalized the holes and used the factory bolts and things are holding in place well.  check with jdmcrx about his alignment, i believe he went the same route after having the camber bolts break, again see what he says.. 

one thing for sure, if you are happy with the bds extensions i'll be next in line to install on my ZR2!  the less bling i spend on this the better.
03-ZR2, 2dr, 31x10.5 SSR's & stuff...--sold :-(
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Re: Strut Extensions
« Reply #66 on: February 21, 2006, 10:16:26 AM »
I am super happy with my BDS extentions..

I used their camber bolts too.. but I wasn't too impressed with them.. they look mighty weak.. but they did bring my camber back inline..  I have 2" longer springs in front... so my lift is a bit more than 2".


I used the BDS Struts too.. but I don't really recommend them. They are just your garden variety Gabriel Ultras, revalved for off road applications (supposedly) and priced DOUBLE what a Gabriel would cost you a NAPA or the Zone...  But, to tell you the truth.. I can't notice any difference.. but then, I crawl around, I don't rally the thing..  For simple trail riding/mud, etc.. I recommend a good set of stock struts, and BDS extentions with a longer coil, or if you must.. a coil spacer (YUK) If you are just putting spacers on, don't bother with good struts.. it's a waste of time, as you have already taken any ride or handling out with the spacers..
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Re: Strut Extensions
« Reply #67 on: February 21, 2006, 10:22:44 AM »
I rode in my friend's 4 door kick with rocky road 1-1/8th" spacers and because he took out his sway bar it rode like my stock GV with no sway bar.. I haven't driven it so all I have is the passenger prospective but you know.
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Re: Strut Extensions
« Reply #68 on: February 21, 2006, 01:33:32 PM »
Okay, got my extensions today.  $44 delivered with taxes so your should be similar.  According to BDS the part number FSE3 is for a PAIR, not a single extension.

Ah crap!!!  My supplier said they were sold individually so I should have 2 pairs coming in today.  If I can't get the shop to refund me for one of them is anybody interested in it?
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Re: Strut Extensions
« Reply #69 on: February 21, 2006, 09:23:33 PM »
Ya, I'll take them
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Re: Strut Extensions
« Reply #70 on: February 22, 2006, 01:51:03 AM »
where or who do i contact about getting some of the strut extentions? phone, website i can order from etc.
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Re: Strut Extensions
« Reply #71 on: February 22, 2006, 07:40:47 AM »
Here is the BDS suspension system.

http://www.bds-suspension.com/suspensionsystems_2suzuki.html

Click on the BDS Distributor link to find a place to buy them.  (BDS only sells through their distributors)

The strut extensions are part # FSE3

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Re: Strut Extensions
« Reply #72 on: February 22, 2006, 01:30:30 PM »
if the fit is right on your zr2 i'd really like to take the extra pair off your hands...  lemme know.
03-ZR2, 2dr, 31x10.5 SSR's & stuff...--sold :-(
03 xl7, jeff's 2inch spacer lift, 225/75/16's; sold
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Re: Strut Extensions
« Reply #73 on: February 22, 2006, 02:16:52 PM »
where or who do i contact about getting some of the strut extentions? phone, website i can order from etc.

On a lark, I stopped by the local specialty truck store (Chux Trux) where the Pickup Cowboys get their bigtime lifts.  Turns out they are a BDS dealer and can get the extensions.  So I imagne nearly all the specialty truck shops carry or can get BDS...

Natually, Maplebar's post is the best idea as there is a searchable list of dealers on the BDS website.
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