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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: elotsip on January 04, 2005, 06:56:07 AM

Title: coil suspension system for samurais
Post by: elotsip on January 04, 2005, 06:56:07 AM
Does anyone have any experience with the coil suspension system from RRO for the samurai?
http://www.rocky-road.com/coil.html

Is it as good as they claim?
How tough is it to install?

Bill
Title: Re: coil suspension system for samurais
Post by: mrfuelish on January 04, 2005, 06:57:27 AM
Do you know ART ?  ;D       try nczuk.    
Title: Re: coil suspension system for samurais
Post by: nc_zuk on January 04, 2005, 08:25:40 AM
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Does anyone have any experience with the coil suspension system from RRO for the samurai?
[url]http://www.rocky-road.com/coil.html[/url]

Is it as good as they claim?
How tough is it to install?

Bill

It is not an easy install. It requires a LOT of welding and a LOT of grinding. Yes, it is as good as they say it is. I've installed 3 of them now. Can do it in my sleep ;D

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v106/nc_zuk/flex1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v106/nc_zuk/sidebyside.jpg)

(http://photos.zuwharrie.com/users/nc_zuk/log_flex_2.JPG)
Title: Re: coil suspension system for samurais
Post by: nc_zuk on January 04, 2005, 08:26:43 AM
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Do you know ART ?  ;D       try nczuk.    

I know art!!!

www.iknowartlilley.com ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: coil suspension system for samurais
Post by: mesjr2004 on January 04, 2005, 09:17:15 AM
why couldnt you adapt that kit to a trakick?
Title: Re: coil suspension system for samurais
Post by: nc_zuk on January 04, 2005, 09:23:59 AM
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why couldnt you adapt that kit to a trakick?


I dunno? Why couldn't you? I think it could be done.
Title: Re: coil suspension system for samurais
Post by: mrfuelish on January 04, 2005, 09:28:57 AM
It looks like they lowerd there price on them almost 200.00 buck's also, cool  8)
Title: Re: coil suspension system for samurais
Post by: elotsip on January 04, 2005, 10:10:52 AM
That sammy looks great! What do you reckon it would cost to get that kit installed? I don't have the tools (or the know how) to do it myself but it looks so sweet!

I figure why spend $900 on a lift when I could spend $1600. I'm sure my wife won't like my logic. :D
Title: Re: coil suspension system for samurais
Post by: nc_zuk on January 04, 2005, 11:47:19 AM
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That sammy looks great! What do you reckon it would cost to get that kit installed? I don't have the tools (or the know how) to do it myself but it looks so sweet!

I figure why spend $900 on a lift when I could spend $1600. I'm sure my wife won't like my logic. :D



If I were to install the lift I would ask no less than 800 dollars. I have seen 2 people pay more than 900 to have it done. It requires cutting off all the bumpstops, front shock mounts, spring hangers, and some other pieces, a TON of measuring and remeasuring, grinding some brackets to fit better, welding all new upper and lower spring perches, all new upper and lower control arm mounts, all new upper and lower shock mounts, pan hard mounts, grinding, painting and so on. I had my axles sandblased while they were out from under the Zuk as well and I painted and undercoated all the fenderwells and frame. I didn't want it to look like poo after all the work it took.
Title: Re: coil suspension system for samurais
Post by: shoyrtt on January 04, 2005, 11:48:05 AM
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That sammy looks great! What do you reckon it would cost to get that kit installed? I don't have the tools (or the know how) to do it myself but it looks so sweet!

I figure why spend $900 on a lift when I could spend $1600. I'm sure my wife won't like my logic. :D

I had my lift installed. Just make sure you get some references before you decide on a shop. And costs? You know what they say, money talks! ;)
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(http:// http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/550000-550999/550431_35_full.jpg)
(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/550000-550999/550431_36_full.jpg)
Title: Re: coil suspension system for samurais
Post by: mesjr2004 on January 04, 2005, 12:05:36 PM
how well does it drive down the road?
Title: Re: coil suspension system for samurais
Post by: 1bigtracker on January 04, 2005, 12:12:17 PM
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([url]http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/550000-550999/550431_36_full.jpg[/url])

IknowArtLilley.com  ;D  their has got to be a story behind that?

stu
Title: Re: coil suspension system for samurais
Post by: wildgoody on January 04, 2005, 12:14:13 PM
I springs are soft, so there is a lot
of lean in the corners, but the flexy
is what this kit is designed for

If you were to road this system alot
you might want to use a 200-225
pound spring, this kit has a 175 pound
spring

Wild
Title: Re: coil suspension system for samurais
Post by: nc_zuk on January 04, 2005, 12:36:37 PM
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IknowArtLilley.com  ;D  their has got to be a story behind that?

stu



Why yes! Yes there is a story behind it ;D
Title: Re: coil suspension system for samurais
Post by: whitfield on January 04, 2005, 02:05:34 PM
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why couldnt you adapt that kit to a trakick?



;D ;D ;D    8) 8) 8)    ::) ::) ::)   (http://www.warriorsoffroad.com/images/kickicons/4drtracks.gif)
Title: Re: coil suspension system for samurais
Post by: Wildweasel on January 05, 2005, 08:03:04 AM
You can adapt the kit to a tracker or so I have been told.  ;D

The big problem is the front. the frame design is totally different so a redesign is in order. (Check my web page for pics of the redesign. ) http://www.cs.umass.edu/~glenn/personal.html
you need a 200lb spring up front and a 175 in the rear.