Does this look right?? One corner done on lift.

[taylorRichie]

Hey guys,

Have one corner installed on my lift.

Passenger Rear.

Components installed:
Sway Bar Bushing
High Pro Bump Stop
Coil Spacer
OME 912
Bilstein Shock

Took a few minutes to figure out how everything went together down there, but over all not too bad. A few tight bolts that needed some penetrating oil to break but I got 'em

Just posting to make sure everything looks right to you guys.

Thanks!!!

Richie

[LittleBeast]

I think the Coil Spacer would go on the top of the spring. Right guys?

Maybe I am way off on this one, but if you look at this:
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/sh...58/ppuser/2623
Ascinder looks to have put his Spacer on the top. I just assumed your spacer even though it is a little different would go on top as well.

On a different subject, what if someone put their Springs in upside down? What might likely happen.....?

[Tone]

Nope, spacer goes on the bottom as it fits that end of the spring.

[LittleBeast]

I stand corrected, as far as "zip tying" the spring in place to avoid it shooting out upon massive flex, how do you go about doing that in this instance? I zip tied the bottom, how are you supposed to zip tie those dudes in there?

[Ldub]

Nope, spacer goes on the bottom as it fits that end of the spring.

I'll have to respectfully disagree with you Tone, & please explain it to me real slow if you have info. I'm unaware of.
The bottom spring cup is tapered, with a stop where the end of the spring seats, to keep it from rotating. The top cup, is flat, with the stock rubber cushion.
It deosn't seem right to put the spacer on the bottom, when the bottom of the 912's is of the same coil shape, designed to engage the "stop" & the top is ground flat, to fit in the flat upper cup.

IMO, the spacers should go in the upper cup, replacing the stock cushion, which is designed to accept the flat end of the spring.

Just my opinion, waiting to hear what you're thoughts are...

And unless longer than stock shocks are installed, I haven't seen a set of 912's drop out. Not too sure that zip ties would be strong enough anyway.

Pic from Independent4X website:

[CrnCnn]

I think the Coil Spacer would go on the top of the spring. Right guys?

Maybe I am way off on this one, but if you look at this:
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/sh...58/ppuser/2623
Ascinder looks to have put his Spacer on the top. I just assumed your spacer even though it is a little different would go on top as well.

On a different subject, what if someone put their Springs in upside down? What might likely happen.....?

Ascinder has a diferent style spacer anyhow. His are adjustable. From the looks of it Richie's arent.

[JHarris1385]

I would like to add I have only seen spacers on the top, as they replaced the worn cushions that are already there.

[taylorRichie]

LDUB's the man...

Called independent 4X, and they confirmed with him.

Thanks everyone... I didn't feel good about it being on the bottom, but it also felt like it snapped into place better, which is why I posed the question.

Looks like I've got to drop the suspension again so I can flip it around... Blech...

Better now than on the trail when the coil launches out.

THANKS!!!

[taylorRichie]

Verifying that I make the minimum steps possible to flip the coil.

1- Remove the bolt from the rear Link visible in my pic (proper name?)
2- Remove lower shock bolt.
3- Remove Sway Bar Link bolt.
4- Jack up driver's side tire a little to articulate.
5- Flip coil
6- Re-assemble

Is that the correct plan of attack?

[nfpgasmask]

I think Jofotz dropped a spring recently, didn't he? I don't know what shocks he has though either. My springs are not tied up but I think they should probably be based on what Spazz told me.

I think Jo told me he has the Calmini lift kit installed, but I am sure he will chime in with his info.

Bart

[JoFotoz]

Yea...I have a Calmini kit that came with the ORW when I purchased her.

This comes with shocks as well as springs.

Calmini seem "known" for the springs compressing over time.....
.........perhaps part of my problem.

I zip tied both rear coils with double ties through the hole in the bottom seating "cup" after the coil spat out....no problem since.

jo

[Ldub]

Verifying that I make the minimum steps possible to flip the coil.

1- Remove the bolt from the rear Link visible in my pic (proper name?)
2- Remove lower shock bolt.
3- Remove Sway Bar Link bolt.
4- Jack up driver's side tire a little to articulate.
5- Flip coil
6- Re-assemble

Is that the correct plan of attack?

If it were me, I would...

Jack up the rear end high enough to provide full droop of the rear suspension.
Set the frame on jack-stands.
Remove the tires.
Remove the lower shock mounts.
(Being able to lift & lower the axle with a floor jack makes getting the lower shock mounts off much easier.)
Apply some downward pressure (Brittany, here's where you help) on the top of the axle & the spring should come out with a little pull.
Reverse process to install.
I've never found it necessary to disassemble the sway bar or any of the other suspension components other than the lower shock mounts.

But I haven't tried to install a 2" spacer without all the disassembly you mentioned earlier.
However, I have done this install with a 1" spacer, & disco'd nothing more than the lower shock mounts.

[Ldub]

I think Jofotz dropped a spring recently, didn't he? I don't know what shocks he has though either. My springs are not tied up but I think they should probably be based on what Spazz told me.

If you have stock shocks, jack your truck up on the rear frame member (L or R) until one rear tire comes off the ground.
Then lower it onto a jack-stand.
Now try to get the spring out with the shock still attached.
Let me know how it goes...

[JoFotoz]

Dub...ya missed two vital first steps...



If it were me, I would provide......

A gallon of Vodka

Park up at the Red Rock on a "quiet" Tuesday evening!

Then......get you and Jay to:-

Jack up the rear end high enough to provide full droop of the rear suspension.
Set the frame on jack-stands.
Remove the tires.
Remove the lower shock mounts.
(Being able to lift & lower the axle with a floor jack makes getting the lower shock mounts off much easier.)
Apply some downward pressure (Brittnay, here's where you help) on the top of the axle & the spring should come out with a little pull.
Reverse process to install.


jo.....

[LittleBeast]

I'll have to respectfully disagree with you Tone, & please explain it to me real slow if you have info. I'm unaware of.
The bottom spring cup is tapered, with a stop where the end of the spring seats, to keep it from rotating. The top cup, is flat, with the stock rubber cushion.
It deosn't seem right to put the spacer on the bottom, when the bottom of the 912's is of the same coil shape, designed to engage the "stop" & the top is ground flat, to fit in the flat upper cup.

IMO, the spacers should go in the upper cup, replacing the stock cushion, which is designed to accept the flat end of the spring.

Just my opinion, waiting to hear what you're thoughts are...

And unless longer than stock shocks are installed, I haven't seen a set of 912's drop out. Not too sure that zip ties would be strong enough anyway.

Pic from Independent4X website:

If you look in my gallery that is exactly what my Springs look like. That is the only way I could get them to seat right on the mounts. I knew I wasn't crazy, that is why I asked the upside down question, because mine are in there just as LDub has referenced