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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Rear helper coil springs on GEN 1 #908340 10/03/08 01:09 AM Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 121 Eibach Springs, California R rrodriguez OP Wheeler I have a set of rear helper coil springs wich just bolt on replacing the rubber bumpstops, it says they work to help the leaf springs when the vehicle is loaded or hauling to level it and prevent bottoming. http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk230/rrodriguez4x4survivors/Picture862_20Sep08.jpg?t=1222991505 http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk230/rrodriguez4x4survivors/Picture863_20Sep08.jpg?t=1222991619 http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk230/rrodriguez4x4survivors/Picture865_20Sep08.jpg?t=1222991645 I do carry overweight on the rear and already have a extra leaf spring, will this coils work for high speed off-road (ripples, jumps and bumps) or they will just make the suspension stiffer, rebound more or any other side effects? Re: Rear helper coil springs on GEN 1 [Re: rrodriguez] #908341 10/03/08 01:10 AM Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 121 Eibach Springs, California R rrodriguez OP Wheeler The coil springs are short, about 7" from the top to the plate wich has a round base to sit on top of the differential housing, the distance from the rubber bumpstop seat to the frame is about 5", the springs can be trimmed so it doesn't look like a dragster, or maybe the base plate can be flattened and simply bolt them on top of the leaf springs. http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk230/rrodriguez4x4survivors/Picture866_20Sep08.jpg?t=1222991674 http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk230/rrodriguez4x4survivors/Picture871_21Sep08.jpg?t=1222991706 Moderated by  4x4Wire, Macka, Mudraider, off-roader, PHIL_, rxinhed  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts

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