Rcd New Coilover Shocks
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Rcd New Coilover Shocks
I have been looking for some new coilover shocks for my truck. I have a 5.5" RCD lift on my 4wd. I got it nearly 2 months after it was released, and get this, I got the entire thing for $2300 installed. True story. The guys at the shop had no idea that it involved as much work as it did, and since it was there first time intalling this lift they gave me a little break. They said next time they install it, it will be like $2800 or more.
Anyways, I have been looking for some new shocks on the front end since mine are sagging a bit, and after 29k, a bit stiff. I have been playing phone tag with RCD a bit but finally got the specs on the front shocks.
They are bilstein 5100's that are obviously a special coilover style:
Extd: 19.125"
Col: 14.625"
Dia: 2.0"
Spring Rate: 600 lbs
Inside Dia: 2.5"
Spring Length: 12"
They told me to bump up the spring rate to 650lbs or 700lbs. I asked though, which is it? He said since its a 4.0L, the 700lbs would be best. Then you can back off the spanner/adj nut and have no preload on the spring. I think I'm going to get fox shocks. The 2.0 coilover remote reservoirs 6.5" with 14" Eiback 700lbs springs. I hope it rides better than now, I swear I have no suspension on the front now...lol
Just thought this might help all you out there looking for this info.
Anyways, I have been looking for some new shocks on the front end since mine are sagging a bit, and after 29k, a bit stiff. I have been playing phone tag with RCD a bit but finally got the specs on the front shocks.
They are bilstein 5100's that are obviously a special coilover style:
Extd: 19.125"
Col: 14.625"
Dia: 2.0"
Spring Rate: 600 lbs
Inside Dia: 2.5"
Spring Length: 12"
They told me to bump up the spring rate to 650lbs or 700lbs. I asked though, which is it? He said since its a 4.0L, the 700lbs would be best. Then you can back off the spanner/adj nut and have no preload on the spring. I think I'm going to get fox shocks. The 2.0 coilover remote reservoirs 6.5" with 14" Eiback 700lbs springs. I hope it rides better than now, I swear I have no suspension on the front now...lol
Just thought this might help all you out there looking for this info.
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unfortunatley travis, this guy hasnt been back since this(his one and only) post.
here is a post from ORR that has some info on the FOX shocks.
http://www.offroadrangers.com/forum/...&postcount=227
generic disclaimer: i CANNOT vouch for the correctness of the guys info on ORR. jus tryin to get you as much info as possible, do your own research!
here is a post from ORR that has some info on the FOX shocks.
http://www.offroadrangers.com/forum/...&postcount=227
generic disclaimer: i CANNOT vouch for the correctness of the guys info on ORR. jus tryin to get you as much info as possible, do your own research!
Last edited by gumby; 02-13-2007 at 05:56 PM.
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Originally Posted by gumby
unfortunatley travis, this guy hasnt been back since this(his one and only) post.
here is a post from ORR that has some info on the FOX shocks.
http://www.offroadrangers.com/forum/...&postcount=227
generic disclaimer: i CANNOT vouch for the correctness of this guys info on ORR. jus tryin to get you as much info as possible, do your own research!
here is a post from ORR that has some info on the FOX shocks.
http://www.offroadrangers.com/forum/...&postcount=227
generic disclaimer: i CANNOT vouch for the correctness of this guys info on ORR. jus tryin to get you as much info as possible, do your own research!
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Originally Posted by gumby
sorry, talkin about two different "this guy"s.
the guy who authored this post(on RF) has not been back. ill edit to attemt to clarify...
the guy who authored this post(on RF) has not been back. ill edit to attemt to clarify...
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12" 2.5" inside dia. 700lbs.
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
But we want 14"
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14" long 2.5" inside dia. 650lbs
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
But we want 14"
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14" long 2.5" inside dia. 650lbs
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
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hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
pricey, but hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Donahoe Racing F-150 coilover 2.5" shock diameter
I wonder if they'd work!??? There's no other dimensions?
pricey, but hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Donahoe Racing F-150 coilover 2.5" shock diameter
I wonder if they'd work!??? There's no other dimensions?
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*Lets cat out of the bag*
I wanna buy the new shocks and coils after I work out the deal for a set of deavers, buy new rear shocks, modify my front bump stops, and I picked up a POR-15 starter kit to recoat the kit components.
I kinda wanted to buy the coils now since they're the cheapest part of the pair. I'm gonna be strapped after the rims, tires, rear shocks, and deavers.
I wanna buy the new shocks and coils after I work out the deal for a set of deavers, buy new rear shocks, modify my front bump stops, and I picked up a POR-15 starter kit to recoat the kit components.
I kinda wanted to buy the coils now since they're the cheapest part of the pair. I'm gonna be strapped after the rims, tires, rear shocks, and deavers.
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Originally Posted by Lefty04LevelII
hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
pricey, but hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Donahoe Racing F-150 coilover 2.5" shock diameter
I wonder if they'd work!??? There's no other dimensions?
pricey, but hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Donahoe Racing F-150 coilover 2.5" shock diameter
I wonder if they'd work!??? There's no other dimensions?
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Originally Posted by l2en
*Lets cat out of the bag*
I wanna buy the new shocks and coils after I work out the deal for a set of deavers, buy new rear shocks, modify my front bump stops, and I picked up a POR-15 starter kit to recoat the kit components.
I kinda wanted to buy the coils now since they're the cheapest part of the pair. I'm gonna be strapped after the rims, tires, rear shocks, and deavers.
I wanna buy the new shocks and coils after I work out the deal for a set of deavers, buy new rear shocks, modify my front bump stops, and I picked up a POR-15 starter kit to recoat the kit components.
I kinda wanted to buy the coils now since they're the cheapest part of the pair. I'm gonna be strapped after the rims, tires, rear shocks, and deavers.
The new tires will come later this year, but that's also why I haven't gotten the new rims yet. Not sure if I want 15x8 or 15x10s for 35x12.50x15 BFG MTs. What I do know is once my tax return gets here $455 of it goes to Scott for his 4.88 front diff and rear diff 4.88s. Already got the deavers and I want limit straps for front and bilstein 7100s for rear. I also need to kidnap Bob (rwenzing)
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Originally Posted by Lefty04LevelII
If memory serves me right the RCD-bilstein COs are 600lbs.
Originally Posted by BIGDREAMER02
They are bilstein 5100's that are obviously a special coilover style:
Extd: 19.125"
Col: 14.625"
Dia: 2.0"
Spring Rate: 600 lbs
Inside Dia: 2.5"
Spring Length: 12"
Extd: 19.125"
Col: 14.625"
Dia: 2.0"
Spring Rate: 600 lbs
Inside Dia: 2.5"
Spring Length: 12"