Dzrtcj7
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- Joined
- August 1, 2016
- Messages
- 91
- Reaction score
- 72
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 93 Explorer, 92 Ranger
Progress has slowed a little while I'm sorting out a coil spring issue with James Duff. After installing the 5.5" variable rate coils, I noticed that the top coils are in bind. I contacted James Duff and they have been working hard to get to the bottom of the issue. They are going back to the engineers for their spring supplier to figure out what is going on. I can't say enough about Mike W in getting this issue figured out.
The rear shackles got missed in my kit. Once I received them and got them on, the explorer sits perfectly level. There is less than a 1/4" variance across all 4 corners. Still waiting to get the tires mounted up. These rollers make it easier for taking pics and measurements of the coils.
Here's a couple interesting pictures for the fun of it. On the right is my 77 CJ7 on 37's, wagoneer axles, custom spring hangers and hand built leaf packs (and unfinshed tube fenders ;-)). The Ex and Jeep are nearly the same height and have the same wheelbase. The Jeep wins in the width department. The Ex has about an extra foot of overhang out back. It's good to note because I've managed the hit the rear shackles on the jeep dropping off ledges. I need to make sure that rear bumper is up to abuse.
The rear shackles got missed in my kit. Once I received them and got them on, the explorer sits perfectly level. There is less than a 1/4" variance across all 4 corners. Still waiting to get the tires mounted up. These rollers make it easier for taking pics and measurements of the coils.
Here's a couple interesting pictures for the fun of it. On the right is my 77 CJ7 on 37's, wagoneer axles, custom spring hangers and hand built leaf packs (and unfinshed tube fenders ;-)). The Ex and Jeep are nearly the same height and have the same wheelbase. The Jeep wins in the width department. The Ex has about an extra foot of overhang out back. It's good to note because I've managed the hit the rear shackles on the jeep dropping off ledges. I need to make sure that rear bumper is up to abuse.