Redranger4.0's SAS The Never Ending Project....
#182
I also have my choice of springs from jay's (seller) collection. Im going to grab a set of 350lbs/in and a set of 200lbs/in springs.
(AxB)/(A+B)= final rate
350x200/350+200=127lbs/in
These numbers are all based off of estimates. Ill most likely have to change the springs later on to get the rate I want but these will work for mock up.
(AxB)/(A+B)= final rate
350x200/350+200=127lbs/in
These numbers are all based off of estimates. Ill most likely have to change the springs later on to get the rate I want but these will work for mock up.
Best way is to find a scale? I was reading on FOA's site about their calculator but I have no clue how much our trucks weigh on all 4 corners.
#183
10x110=1100
His truck is a 97 4.0, but the weights should be similar, since neither truck has the stock suspension anymore. I added 100 pounds to that and made my "estimate" 1200 per corner to be on the safe side.
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I did some estimating off a Explorerforum members (Dave) truck. I asked Dave measure his 14" King Coilovers at ride height. Came to be 28" eye to eye. Fully extended they are 38.5" long. This means that the shock is compressed roughly 10" at ride height. With his spring rate of 200/250, gives him a combined of 110lbs/in. This means for every 110 pounds of weight on the coilover it compresses 1 in. So if I do a calculation out that means each corner on his truck weighs 1100 pounds roughly.
10x110=1100
His truck is a 97 4.0, but the weights should be similar, since neither truck has the stock suspension anymore. I added 100 pounds to that and made my "estimate" 1200 per corner to be on the safe side.
10x110=1100
His truck is a 97 4.0, but the weights should be similar, since neither truck has the stock suspension anymore. I added 100 pounds to that and made my "estimate" 1200 per corner to be on the safe side.
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#191
You only need one scale, and you just raise the other 3 corners with a 2x6 or what ever so they are the same height then you dont have any weight transfer.
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