|
|
 Gen II Springs are IN!
#447223
05/07/04 10:05 PM
|
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 195
OP
Wheeler
|
Just installed a set of coil springs on my '89 LWB. the donor was a '99 Montero (Thanks to M&S recycling). This was an incredibly easy mod. As Phil wrote in his article "Budget Lift", the hardest part was raising and securing the truck to work under. But with a little help from my Massey Fergusson 165 (High Lift <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/coolg.gif" alt="" />) this was not that bad. Job took 2hrs to complete, only because I was able to lift the truck all @ once. I did not have to disconnect the shocks, just used a short prybar and the old coils were out. The old springs being 2" taller than the new made installation a breeze. Result: Exactly 2" of lift Now for the new shocks & a test drive <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> Thanks to Phil for the excellent instructions in his article, and for his encouragement <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
'89 Monty LWB: Auto, 3" Budget Lift, 2" Body Lift, 33x11.50 Toyo MT, KYB's, LSD, Superwinch Hubs, Warn X8000i, Rock Sliders, Bumpers & STUFF Fab'd by me
'89 Raider SWB: LSD, 31" Toyo AT's, KYB's
'97 Trooper LS
|
|
 Re: Gen II Springs are IN!
[Re: BTrout]
#447224
05/07/04 10:17 PM
|
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 683
Rock Warrior
|
Great.
What was the total cost plus delivery?
Dave
'89 Monty LWB auto, 3rd row seating, 95SR rear + coils, genII UCA's and calipers/rotors, dual bouncies.
|
|
|
Re: Gen II Springs are IN!
[Re: fhuzz]
#447225
05/08/04 01:34 AM
|
|
Anonymous
Unregistered
|
I have a set of stock springs from my sport. If anyone wants to try them they are up for grabs.
|
|
|
Re: Gen II Springs are IN!
[Re: fhuzz]
#447226
05/08/04 06:22 AM
|
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 195
OP
Wheeler
|
The coils were $50 each, with shipping the total was $122.
Shipping was from Rancho Cordova (Sacremento) to North of Seattle.
First time I've bought from M&S recycling, nice folks to deal with.
'89 Monty LWB: Auto, 3" Budget Lift, 2" Body Lift, 33x11.50 Toyo MT, KYB's, LSD, Superwinch Hubs, Warn X8000i, Rock Sliders, Bumpers & STUFF Fab'd by me
'89 Raider SWB: LSD, 31" Toyo AT's, KYB's
'97 Trooper LS
|
|
|
Re: Gen II Springs are IN!
[Re: BTrout]
#447227
05/08/04 04:18 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 7,309
Trail Leader
|
Just installed a set of coil springs on my '89 LWB. the donor was a '99 Montero (Thanks to M&S recycling). This was an incredibly easy mod. As Phil wrote in his article "Budget Lift", the hardest part was raising and securing the truck to work under. But with a little help from my Massey Fergusson 165 (High Lift <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/coolg.gif" alt="" />) this was not that bad. Job took 2hrs to complete, only because I was able to lift the truck all @ once. I did not have to disconnect the shocks, just used a short prybar and the old coils were out. The old springs being 2" taller than the new made installation a breeze. Result: Exactly 2" of lift Now for the new shocks & a test drive <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> Thanks to Phil for the excellent instructions in his article, and for his encouragement <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> Aww shucks. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> You're welcome. Glad it worked for you. So I can add 96-99 to the article for potential donors? Cool!
|
|
|
Re: Gen II Springs are IN!
[Re: PHIL_]
#447228
05/09/04 11:03 PM
|
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 195
OP
Wheeler
|
[/quote] Aww shucks. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> You're welcome. Glad it worked for you. So I can add 96-99 to the article for potential donors? Cool! [/quote] Phil, If I remember right The M&S rep told me these coils are the same through 2002. Did some light off-road this morning, Like the ride, I can't tell any diference from the stock springs. Boy do I need shocks though <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />
'89 Monty LWB: Auto, 3" Budget Lift, 2" Body Lift, 33x11.50 Toyo MT, KYB's, LSD, Superwinch Hubs, Warn X8000i, Rock Sliders, Bumpers & STUFF Fab'd by me
'89 Raider SWB: LSD, 31" Toyo AT's, KYB's
'97 Trooper LS
|
|
|
Re: Gen II Springs are IN!
[Re: BTrout]
#447229
05/10/04 12:08 AM
|
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 3,548
Roll Me Over
|
Is there a website for that M&S recycling place. When I had wrecked my truck, I was looking around at local junk yards and noooothing. But now its fixed, but there might be something else i want down the road.
later,
Angelo
99JAOS2"& OME 2"body 4.90s ARB HS9500i Skids&Ladder 16"315BFG JAOSRemote& Rack 3Row Rad IPF back& Searchlite HID Overhead Console/CB switchPanel FrARB RrLocker TJMSnorkel 160AAlt Sliders 2nd Tranny Cooler QuickAirII& Tank Rear frame/tank Lift
|
|
|
Re: Gen II Springs are IN!
[Re: Angelo]
#447230
05/10/04 12:38 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 7,309
Trail Leader
|
Angelo: http://www.msrecycling.com/Bob, are you going with KYBs? I haven't been able to try mine yet, but they sure are purty! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/drunk.gif" alt="" />
|
|
|
Re: Gen II Springs are IN!
[Re: PHIL_]
#447231
05/10/04 03:50 AM
|
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 195
OP
Wheeler
|
Phil, Not sure <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> Are you recomending KYB's? I'm thinking of trying the "Mountain Ryder" Shocks sold by the Les Schwab tire stores. The Schwab guys are really high on them. They carry a lifetime warranty & I believe the cost is about the same. I have not heard of anyone who knows anything about these Schwab shocks. Hijack Warning... I'll start a new thread... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
'89 Monty LWB: Auto, 3" Budget Lift, 2" Body Lift, 33x11.50 Toyo MT, KYB's, LSD, Superwinch Hubs, Warn X8000i, Rock Sliders, Bumpers & STUFF Fab'd by me
'89 Raider SWB: LSD, 31" Toyo AT's, KYB's
'97 Trooper LS
|
|
|
Re: Gen II Springs are IN!
[Re: BTrout]
#447232
05/10/04 03:55 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 7,309
Trail Leader
|
Phil, Not sure <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> Are you recomending KYB's? I'm thinking of trying the "Mountain Ryder" Shocks sold by the Les Schwab tire stores. The Schwab guys are really high on them. They carry a lifetime warranty & I believe the cost is about the same. I have not heard of anyone who knows anything about these Schwab shocks. Hijack Warning... I'll start a new thread... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I can't recommend them yet, since the only thing I've done with them is roll the truck forward and backward in the garage 2 or 3 feet... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> YET.
|
|
|
|
