Donner
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Didn't you recommend this for the 1" to 2" lift a while back?
www.coilsprings.com
(added 10/2008)
Quote:
Originally Posted by jutgin View Post
Ok here's some negative,
1.) They dont achieve advertised lift.
2.) They are stiffer than stock springs (this means less flex)
3.) They are pricey compared to other lifts on the market.
I guess my main issue is the stiffness, I'm all about off road capability. And these hurt your ability to flex.
Here's another opinion of mine: I believe they were a pretty good product when we had no other option..........now we do. So read this thread and the others and decide which is best for you.
Quote:
Originally Posted by jutgin View Post
I forgot something,
4.) The springs settle.
I started out achieving about 2" from my 2.5" springs. I'm down to about 1.5" now. Which is kinda good cause now I'm pretty much level and I dont have to install the rear lift springs I bought from you Donner. I'm just glad I didnt install them right away and waited to see if they would settle. By the way I have 1.5" rear springs for sale!
So there is something to consider also, especially if you do like me and do the fronts first. They will settle so give it time to see what you will need to make it level.
Quote:
Originally Posted by ktford View Post
1 Coilspring US don't give the advertised lift
2 King springs, the Aussie equivalant does provide the advertised lift (JCUZ was believing a 3rd parties story rather than the manufacturer,) not his fault as he hadn't been made aware of the component manufacturers statement which clearly states the lift one will achieve. www.kingsprings.com
3 RB's lift is a non compressable component which will give the lift it is sold as no question
Scotty
p.s. this is a non paid statement, either financial or sexual, LOL
Quote:
Originally Posted by JCUZ View Post
Scotty - thanks for that link; for someone who prides himself on doing all the research i can, i'm shocked at myself for believing a fitter and not finding this out beforehand. this is from kingsprings site:
Please note: The following height classifications are a generalization only. Degree of lowering can vary between part numbers and vehicles. Spring design i.e. spring rate and vehicle height is relative to market demand. If exacting measurements are required for vehicle ride heights please contact King Springs.
- Front Low: Lowers vehicle approximately 30mm below standard.
- Front STD: Standard Height.
- Front Raised: Raises vehicle approximately 20mm above standard (recommended for bull bar, country driving or whenever increased ground clearance is desired).
- Rear Low: Lowers vehicle approximately 30mm below standard.
- Rear STD +:Standard height to 20mm raised.
- Rear Raised: Raises vehicle approximately 30-40mm above standard (recommended for excessive towing, load-carrying or LPG tank etc)
NOTE: Super Low coils are generally 40-50 below standard.
It then says that 4WD STD springs will achieve 10 to 20mm lift. So looks like the installer I got mine from just quoted the expected rear lift, and didn't tell me the front would be less.
www.coilsprings.com
(added 10/2008)
Quote:
Originally Posted by jutgin View Post
Ok here's some negative,
1.) They dont achieve advertised lift.
2.) They are stiffer than stock springs (this means less flex)
3.) They are pricey compared to other lifts on the market.
I guess my main issue is the stiffness, I'm all about off road capability. And these hurt your ability to flex.
Here's another opinion of mine: I believe they were a pretty good product when we had no other option..........now we do. So read this thread and the others and decide which is best for you.
Quote:
Originally Posted by jutgin View Post
I forgot something,
4.) The springs settle.
I started out achieving about 2" from my 2.5" springs. I'm down to about 1.5" now. Which is kinda good cause now I'm pretty much level and I dont have to install the rear lift springs I bought from you Donner. I'm just glad I didnt install them right away and waited to see if they would settle. By the way I have 1.5" rear springs for sale!
So there is something to consider also, especially if you do like me and do the fronts first. They will settle so give it time to see what you will need to make it level.
Quote:
Originally Posted by ktford View Post
1 Coilspring US don't give the advertised lift
2 King springs, the Aussie equivalant does provide the advertised lift (JCUZ was believing a 3rd parties story rather than the manufacturer,) not his fault as he hadn't been made aware of the component manufacturers statement which clearly states the lift one will achieve. www.kingsprings.com
3 RB's lift is a non compressable component which will give the lift it is sold as no question
Scotty
p.s. this is a non paid statement, either financial or sexual, LOL
Quote:
Originally Posted by JCUZ View Post
Scotty - thanks for that link; for someone who prides himself on doing all the research i can, i'm shocked at myself for believing a fitter and not finding this out beforehand. this is from kingsprings site:
Please note: The following height classifications are a generalization only. Degree of lowering can vary between part numbers and vehicles. Spring design i.e. spring rate and vehicle height is relative to market demand. If exacting measurements are required for vehicle ride heights please contact King Springs.
- Front Low: Lowers vehicle approximately 30mm below standard.
- Front STD: Standard Height.
- Front Raised: Raises vehicle approximately 20mm above standard (recommended for bull bar, country driving or whenever increased ground clearance is desired).
- Rear Low: Lowers vehicle approximately 30mm below standard.
- Rear STD +:Standard height to 20mm raised.
- Rear Raised: Raises vehicle approximately 30-40mm above standard (recommended for excessive towing, load-carrying or LPG tank etc)
NOTE: Super Low coils are generally 40-50 below standard.
It then says that 4WD STD springs will achieve 10 to 20mm lift. So looks like the installer I got mine from just quoted the expected rear lift, and didn't tell me the front would be less.
