New Downey Coils
07-20-2003, 06:53 PM
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New Downey Coils
Hey guys, I am getting more and more interested in putting in some Downey HD Coils...what size would I need for the rig in my sig and like, how much are they gonna cost, how long to put in, and any other things I need to know.
Especially where to get them!! Thanks guys!
Especially where to get them!! Thanks guys!
07-20-2003, 06:57 PM
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Dowey just sells a 1.5 or 3 inch kit. if i were you...id go with the 1.5 HD kit. i got mine used...but contact Mike, hes a member here. they werent hard to install if you have a buddy to stand on the drum of you. i went and had the brake line installed for me though...
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07-20-2003, 08:06 PM
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Get the HD coils. You will be happy you did.
In the kit you get the extended brake line, the BPV bracket, another bracket that mounts to the back of the gas tank, all the hardware, and the coils of course.
The install isn't all that hard to do. Make sure you have at least one other pair of hands to do it. Be sure to PRESOAK EVERYTHING before you do the install. Everyone here says to use PB Blaster. Make sure you soak the top nuts on the shocks. The shocks are almost guaranteed to spin when you try to remove the top nut. So you will need someone to hold onto it with channel locks or something. If you aren't going to replace the shocks, don't clamp onto the part that goes into the shock. (sorry I couldn't think of what that would be called)
Another helpful hint is to disconnect the swaybar. That will make pushing the axle down much easier. I also jacked up the opposite side of the axle a little from the side I was working on. This made it a little easier to push down on the drum.
Another problem I ran into was that the brake lines were so tight that it stripped off using a flare-nut wrench. I had to order a new brake line, which was $6.70, and remove the old brake lines with vise grips. You also have to know how to bleed brakes too. If you don't know how to do that you may want to have someone else do this part.
Everything that I read said that the install should take about 2 hrs. It took me about 4 hrs because of one nut (that I didn't presoak) that was rusted onto the top of the shock and the brake line that stripped.
I paid $169.95 for mine directly from Downey. Shipping was like $16.
I've heard of off-road shops charging $200 to put the coils in. That is just what I've heard from other members here.
This would be a good time to replace the shocks too if they need to be done.
You may want to search on this topic also. There is a lot of info from previous threads.
I hope that was some help. You know how to reach me if you have any more questions.
Good Luck
In the kit you get the extended brake line, the BPV bracket, another bracket that mounts to the back of the gas tank, all the hardware, and the coils of course.
The install isn't all that hard to do. Make sure you have at least one other pair of hands to do it. Be sure to PRESOAK EVERYTHING before you do the install. Everyone here says to use PB Blaster. Make sure you soak the top nuts on the shocks. The shocks are almost guaranteed to spin when you try to remove the top nut. So you will need someone to hold onto it with channel locks or something. If you aren't going to replace the shocks, don't clamp onto the part that goes into the shock. (sorry I couldn't think of what that would be called)
Another helpful hint is to disconnect the swaybar. That will make pushing the axle down much easier. I also jacked up the opposite side of the axle a little from the side I was working on. This made it a little easier to push down on the drum.
Another problem I ran into was that the brake lines were so tight that it stripped off using a flare-nut wrench. I had to order a new brake line, which was $6.70, and remove the old brake lines with vise grips. You also have to know how to bleed brakes too. If you don't know how to do that you may want to have someone else do this part.
Everything that I read said that the install should take about 2 hrs. It took me about 4 hrs because of one nut (that I didn't presoak) that was rusted onto the top of the shock and the brake line that stripped.
I paid $169.95 for mine directly from Downey. Shipping was like $16.
I've heard of off-road shops charging $200 to put the coils in. That is just what I've heard from other members here.
This would be a good time to replace the shocks too if they need to be done.
You may want to search on this topic also. There is a lot of info from previous threads.
I hope that was some help. You know how to reach me if you have any more questions.
Good Luck
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07-21-2003, 05:10 AM
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I bought the HD 1.5 coils, and I kind of wished I had bought the 3 inch coils. The 1.5 coils will get you a little higher than stock, but not much. I've been debating on spacers now, because I want just a little more lift. My question is how much can you torque up the torsion bars?
07-21-2003, 05:29 AM
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I bought the HD 1.5 coils, and I kind of wished I had bought the 3 inch coils. The 1.5 coils will get you a little higher than stock, but not much. I've been debating on spacers now, because I want just a little more lift. My question is how much can you torque up the torsion bars?
I bought the HD 1.5 coils, and I kind of wished I had bought the 3 inch coils. The 1.5 coils will get you a little higher than stock, but not much. I've been debating on spacers now, because I want just a little more lift. My question is how much can you torque up the torsion bars?
http://www.pnw4runners.com/runs/41203/23.jpg
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And that's with 31" tires.
Read up here for adjusting T bars and info for how high you can go.
Beware of the pop up Weahter Bug ad.
ORC has turned back on pop up ads as of mid week last week.
It's best to have manual hubs if you crank 'em.
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