2nd Gen Articulation
06-01-2004, 01:58 PM
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2nd Gen Articulation
I just got a new set of Rancho RSX Shocks and put them on, I got some pretty respectable articulation out of the back.
Now all I need is low profile bump stops up front for more stuff and droop, and a way to keep my driveshaft from hitting my gas tank...
Anyone else have good pics of a 2nd gen articulating with IFS? What about a line on an inexpensive drop bracket for the trailing arm on the backside of the axle so I don't hit my gas tank?
Now all I need is low profile bump stops up front for more stuff and droop, and a way to keep my driveshaft from hitting my gas tank...
Anyone else have good pics of a 2nd gen articulating with IFS? What about a line on an inexpensive drop bracket for the trailing arm on the backside of the axle so I don't hit my gas tank?
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06-01-2004, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by OicnaiC
man, i need new shocks BAD
The ones I got are sweeet, they are about 5" longer than stock extended and onjly like half an inch longer compressed... Conclusion, acceptable articulation on an otherwise stock rear end.
The 33" tire actually drops about a half inch under the body, not too shabby, and on the other side stuffs into the fender almost past the sidewall tread.
I got more pictures, like my spring trying to escape, and the drivers side shock completely compressed.
You can also see my rear swaybar begging for mercy, i may have bent it beyond repair that day... Time to take it off.
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06-01-2004, 05:30 PM
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I have almost the same rear end set up as you. I have the 1.5" downey kit, my stock shocks are killing my flex. I want to stuff my 34" tires untill they just barely miss the top of the wheel well.
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06-01-2004, 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by OicnaiC
I have almost the same rear end set up as you. I have the 1.5" downey kit, my stock shocks are killing my flex. I want to stuff my 34" tires untill they just barely miss the top of the wheel well.
06-01-2004, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by mastacox
The wider tires may have trouble getting by your fender lip though, I only have 10.50's.
. So what's in the 2.5" downey kit? what do you have that I dont?
06-01-2004, 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by mastacox
What about a line on an inexpensive drop bracket for the trailing arm on the backside of the axle so I don't hit my gas tank?
Is this what you are talking about?
06-01-2004, 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Waterboy
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33546
Is this what you are talking about?
Is this what you are talking about?
06-02-2004, 12:11 AM
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Where can I buy the 2.5 inch or 3 inch kit? How much do they cost?? I'd get new shocks since I can tell that they would really be necessary. Sorry for the spelling, I'm drunk. Anyway...
What would a "drop bracket for the trailing arm on the backside of the axle so I don't hit my gas tank" do? Does that only have to do with the rear flex? I'm stock, so would that matter on my setup?
So I want a back lift, to get lots of flex, and I have no sway in the front, and low profile bumpstops, but i'm not going to crank my t-bars because we do a lot of offroading that is bumpy as hell.... so would it look weird with no lift in the front and this kit in the back?
What would a "drop bracket for the trailing arm on the backside of the axle so I don't hit my gas tank" do? Does that only have to do with the rear flex? I'm stock, so would that matter on my setup?
So I want a back lift, to get lots of flex, and I have no sway in the front, and low profile bumpstops, but i'm not going to crank my t-bars because we do a lot of offroading that is bumpy as hell.... so would it look weird with no lift in the front and this kit in the back?
06-02-2004, 07:58 AM
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The drop bracket for the pan hard bar is important because if you lift without it it will begin to pull your axle towards the passenger side. This isn't a problem until you get longer shocks, because now my drive shaft will hit the gas tank when I stuff my passenger side and droop the drivers side.
I have the Downey 1.5" HD Springs in back, but the HD makes them lift the back end a little more, hence the 2.5"... I plan on getting the spring spacers later on also. If you get the springs I have, you will need to crank your torsion bars a little, otherwise your rear end will be taller than the front. Even with stock cranked torsion bars, the ride is pretty soft, I wouldn't worry about a little cranking.
I have the Downey 1.5" HD Springs in back, but the HD makes them lift the back end a little more, hence the 2.5"... I plan on getting the spring spacers later on also. If you get the springs I have, you will need to crank your torsion bars a little, otherwise your rear end will be taller than the front. Even with stock cranked torsion bars, the ride is pretty soft, I wouldn't worry about a little cranking.
06-02-2004, 08:09 AM
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If you want to lift the front 1.5" and retain a ride as soft if not softer than stock, try these ball joint spacers I'm selling. You can get them here www.sdori.com
They increase the travel 1.5" overall too. You need to use the stock upper bumpstops but can use the low pro lowers. I estimate, concervatively, the spacers with lower low pros should add 3+" of overall suspension travel.
Frank
They increase the travel 1.5" overall too. You need to use the stock upper bumpstops but can use the low pro lowers. I estimate, concervatively, the spacers with lower low pros should add 3+" of overall suspension travel.
Frank
06-02-2004, 08:14 AM
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Remember that the 1.5" is measured from the stock non-sagging height. If you install the 1.5" HD springs and measure from the sagging height, then you'll think you're getting much more lift than 1.5".
I didn't crank my tbars and I have 1.5 HDs and you can barely notice that the rear is taller than the front. But remember, new springs will settle over time so when you first install them the back might be way high (I don't know because I got my spring used).
I didn't crank my tbars and I have 1.5 HDs and you can barely notice that the rear is taller than the front. But remember, new springs will settle over time so when you first install them the back might be way high (I don't know because I got my spring used).
06-02-2004, 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by elripster
If you want to lift the front 1.5" and retain a ride as soft if not softer than stock, try these ball joint spacers I'm selling. You can get them here www.sdori.com
They increase the travel 1.5" overall too. You need to use the stock upper bumpstops but can use the low pro lowers. I estimate, concervatively, the spacers with lower low pros should add 3+" of overall suspension travel.
Frank
They increase the travel 1.5" overall too. You need to use the stock upper bumpstops but can use the low pro lowers. I estimate, concervatively, the spacers with lower low pros should add 3+" of overall suspension travel.
Frank
06-02-2004, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by mastacox
How much do these mess with your alignment? Do you end up needing to correct your camber?
