Installation: It's super straight forward, drop the torsion bars out and remove the shocks. It was much more of a set it and forget situation, using geometry that offered very little in the way of caster or camber flexibility. To view our photo gallery filled with images of our customers Mopars with HDK Suspension parts installed. So I see the upper BJ wearing out far quicker. Join Date: Sep 2008. The factory upper shock mounts need to be removed from the frame. Once the clean-up effort is complete, the next modification will be for a set of helper air bags out back.
However, i am very intersted, and if you can figure out the logistics, i'd love to see it. You need to be a member in order to post a reply. Yes, the nose-down stance of the truck is by design and helps prevent the front end from pointing skywards when towing. On normal (fox king etc) coil overs this is achieved by having a ring that stops the slider (between the two springs) from continuing up.
My 100 series is torsion bar front and it rides plush as in the front maybe it's just the shitty designed Yankee torsion bar set up. I have noticed that the lower BJ on the Nissan ie the load bearing one is about double the size of the upper. Please allow 2-3 days for order processing. Check out our build series featuring a '66 Dodge Charger to see what the install process is like. But I dont wanna spend the money..... F1Runner. Joined: Sat Dec 10, 2005 8:41 am. Get a good alignment and re-torque everything after 500 miles. Simple fix for that is don't drive it like a sports car.
In a stock application, the torsion bars work OK, but they add a lot of complexity and weight to your suspension system. Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts. 08-27-2010, 01:23 AM||# 3|. STOCK WHEELS DO NOT WORK.
1991 Nissan Hardbody Lwb-SOLD. 120-wall 4130 chromoly and feature quality 3/4-inch rod ends with stainless steel misalignment spacers and Grade 8 or better hardware. Not as much abuse as a SA for the most part, but it's built well. JD Fabrication in Escondido, California, went to work on the GM IFS to come up with an affordable mid-travel steering and suspension solution. The A-arm alignment is now set via the 3/4-inch rod ends in the new upper A-arms. We have no offroad parks for trucks under 5 hours away now from me and DEP have been handing out tickets like crazy in the forests. This 6-1/2" lift kit utilizes high arched crossmembers that blend perfectly with the angle of the factory installed lower control arms for a completely integrated look while lifting your vehicle a full 6-1/2"dramatically increasing ground clearance at the front crossmembers and improving operating geometry. Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts. I have a local shop that could easily brace the stock shock tabs professionally and install front coil overs. The coils are 12 inch and 700lb. Either design a mount on the stock LCA and for the coil over and brace it or make a new lower from plate steel and incorporate the mount. Clean off all paint and oil prior to welding or you'll end up with a weak contaminated weld. 01-10 GM 1500/2500/3500 HD coilover conversion.
I prefer the torsion bar setup. Two Piece Shock Hoops. I notched the upper control arm to give me room, gusseted the lower control arm to give me strength and used a piece of 3/4 x. Join Date: Jan 2010.
The rubber shock bushings in the lower A-arms are replaced with uniballs pressed into aluminum adapters. Be careful when cutting in this area—there are several brake lines and wires nearby. 7L truck, not the 3. B and E-bodies can use any of our tubular upper control arms.
I could be wrong (wouldn't be a first) but I think both of those torsion set ups you posted (Lax) would be dual rate. Reservoir mounts; Fabricated upper a arm mount/shock mount gusset with integrated shock reservoir mount that includes heat shrink covered hose clamps. I never saw any finished progress but i also havent been on either site for months. Upgrading to a coil-over conversion kit that gives you modern steering will help your car run down the road without that "am I about to cross the centerline? " How would this impact a potential future lift or other modifications one might make? The JD coilover kit is available for '99-'06 GM 4x4s from stock height to any amount of lift. When pairing this ease of adjustment with your coil-over's single- or double-adjustable shocks – finding that sweet spot gets a whole lot easier. Yeah I am by no means a suspension expert.. really I am just sharing my personal preferences and specific plans for future modifications. PST has partnered with HDK Suspension to provide the latest in superior handling for your classic A, B or E body Mopar. Customize this lift kit by choosing a 3" or 5" rear block kit, NX² series or Fox 2. Bolt-style leaf alignment clamps prevent leaves from fanning out and allow the leaves to twist and flex, yielding higher articulation. Stock Mopar K-members leave a lot to be desired. 5'' wheel travel which is a massive improvement over stock.