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Offline bandit86

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Need new front coils.  
« on: August 04, 2004, 05:18:50 AM »
dealer wants $260, only aftermarket is 1.5 lift for 400.   I just want stock -cheap springs.  Where to get them?
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Re: Need new front coils.  
« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2004, 05:40:03 AM »
I know you'll be shocked for mr to say this ::) Give Hawk a call (1-888-SAMURAI) ;D

I think I still have my Kick coils but they were used for +150K miles before I got my 3" kit so there kind of worn out. Let me know if you want me to see if they are still in the shop.

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Re: Need new front coils.  
« Reply #2 on: August 04, 2004, 06:47:10 AM »
Not to take anything away from our supporting sponsors, but try http://www.car-part.com
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Re: Need new front coils.  
« Reply #3 on: August 04, 2004, 11:49:23 AM »
Whats wrong with your coils? What are you trying to achive? Have you tried a local salvage yard?

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Re: Need new front coils.  
« Reply #4 on: August 05, 2004, 03:39:37 AM »
I still have my stock ones also.  The rears are spoken for but I could part with the fronts.
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Re: Need new front coils.  
« Reply #5 on: August 05, 2004, 01:52:12 PM »
Just call Hawks, I'm sure they
will give you a smokin deal on
some stock springs

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Re: Need new front coils.  
« Reply #6 on: August 07, 2004, 02:26:22 AM »
anybody try a spring out of another vehicle?  
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Re: Need new front coils.  
« Reply #7 on: August 07, 2004, 07:36:16 AM »
Yes,  Cherokee and TJ are too soft to be used up front.  The a-arm acts as a leaver increasing the weight rate.

I have some pictures here some where.  And I have coil tag #'s too if ya need them.  

I'm looking into Explorer / Ranger stuff next.

Spider Trax has a nice selection of New 5" dia. coils in the height and rate of your choice for $47 each.
« Last Edit: August 07, 2004, 07:36:42 AM by whitfield »
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Re: Need new front coils.  
« Reply #8 on: August 07, 2004, 07:39:58 AM »
i have xj coils. I thought it might be too wide, causing the shaft to hit it?
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Re: Need new front coils.  
« Reply #9 on: August 08, 2004, 03:54:26 AM »
Here is a clip with pics form my 4-door build up.  It might give you an ideia of how the Jeep coils look in place on the Kick.  May be some ZJ V-8 coils would work.  I'll have to try to get the #'s or score a set to try.  


Jeep Tj Coils compared to GV 4-door coils  4.25" longer (But smaller Dia wire with similar # of wraps...   Hmmm ???  :-\\\\ )


TJ coils inplace of the GV ones...


Desired 4-dr ride hight / stance.  Ok maybe not quite that high (tires are off of the ground), But close...   [naughty]



But once down off of the Jack stands ...  THe coils compress to the bump stops.   [crying] [crying] [crying]   THe A-Arms act as a leaver requiring a much greater spring rate.  


The coils do hit the edges of the struts but not enough to matter at this stage of trial and error.
« Last Edit: August 08, 2004, 03:56:13 AM by whitfield »
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Re: Need new front coils.  
« Reply #10 on: August 08, 2004, 11:54:55 AM »
A "shop" once told me firebird front strus fork in trackers to lower them.   Why not to raise them?  I would have thought it would give you more articulation because of the longer strut travel - 1inch?
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Re: Need new front coils.  
« Reply #11 on: August 08, 2004, 12:29:03 PM »
The inner CV can't take more than
25* angle and I think that's maxed
out, more than that and you will nade
it.

I think the longer strut from a FireBird
will be too much, unless you can eliminate
the 3" strut spacer, it might work if it's
a close match

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