Replaced the Fab's with SAW's

WATRD · 02-09-2003, 11:19 AM

I decided that I wanted to try something different, so I gave my Fabtech rebuildable coilovers to a buddy and replaced them with SAW's.

First impressions; The shaft of the SAW's is A LOT beefier than the Fab's. The Heim joint on the SAW's feels a lot more solid than the bushing on the Fab's. The Fab's are threaded all the way up the shock body, the SAW's are not. The double-ring locking system on the Fab's feels more substantial than the hex-key system on the SAW's. The "hat" on the top of the assembly is taller on the Fab's. Workmanship between the two is comparable.

After wheeling the SAW's hard yesterday, I can now offer a few observations on their performance versus the Fab's. The SAW's definitely soak up the bumps better than the Fab's. The ride is smoother with SAW's and more rigid with the Fab's. Since I got the Tundra valving on the SAW's, they seem to tolerate all the extra weight I have on my truck, with less front end dive than the Fab's. The SAW's seem to fade less than the Fab's during long stretches of washboard.

Between the two, I think the resistance to fade and Tundra valving make the SAW's a better bet for me, but having had both coilovers on the same truck, I can say that both are quality and you are not likely to go wrong with either. Perhaps I will try the King's next.

This ad is not displayed to registered members.
Register your free account today and become a member on Yotatech!

***Corey*** · 02-09-2003, 11:29 AM

Sounds good Rob.
If I had a Tacoma, I'd have the same coils on up front also.
The King's are a nice looking setup also.

Did you hit Greenwater yesterday?

WATRD · 02-09-2003, 12:00 PM

No, Gene and I went out to explore Tonga Ridge with the Jeep club from work. It's going to be a good place to go exploring this Summer. The roads go on and on and on, with trails branching off to either side.

The Mog's and Jeep's spent a lot of time trying to figure out how to get themselves unstuck, but we did just fine.

***Corey*** · 02-09-2003, 12:29 PM

Never heard of that area.
Where about is it?

WATRD · 02-10-2003, 09:05 AM

Just beyond Baring on the Steven's Pass highway. There's a lot out that way.

02-09-2003, 11:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,071	Sounds good Rob. If I had a Tacoma, I'd have the same coils on up front also. The King's are a nice looking setup also. Did you hit Greenwater yesterday? __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

02-09-2003, 12:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
WATRD Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Duvall, WA Posts: 5,109	No, Gene and I went out to explore Tonga Ridge with the Jeep club from work. It's going to be a good place to go exploring this Summer. The roads go on and on and on, with trails branching off to either side. The Mog's and Jeep's spent a lot of time trying to figure out how to get themselves unstuck, but we did just fine. __________________ -Rob Slightly Modified 2001 Tacoma - WATRD.COM WATTORA is becoming NWToys! Tread Lightly! certified Tread Trainer Search 100+ Toyota tech sites, including this one: Toyota Tech Search

02-10-2003, 09:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
WATRD Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Duvall, WA Posts: 5,109	Just beyond Baring on the Steven's Pass highway. There's a lot out that way. __________________ -Rob Slightly Modified 2001 Tacoma - WATRD.COM WATTORA is becoming NWToys! Tread Lightly! certified Tread Trainer Search 100+ Toyota tech sites, including this one: Toyota Tech Search

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
SAW's and OME	Ducky	95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners	12	05-26-2008 10:24 AM
Racerunner Swayaway Coilovers - SAW's	UNR.Grad	The Classifieds GraveYard	4	12-12-2006 09:29 PM
Been looking at Chain Saw's?	Rivalred	Off Topic Talk	32	01-19-2006 10:12 PM
Other options on coil overs besides SAW's?	benzj	95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners	0	06-25-2003 09:09 PM

02-09-2003, 12:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,071	Never heard of that area. Where about is it?