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 Re: half way there on the front lift
[Re: jaybur]
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01/15/08 07:03 PM
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looks good..i think the front wheel wells might be a little higher and give the illusion of rear being lower.measure from the ground to frame and it might be about the same front and rear.i like the baja look anyway. i dont think the tires look too small.thats the same size im runnin.i would like a little bigger but that size is a good compromise between power loss,and extra lift. nice work man <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
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Re: half way there on the front lift
[Re: blitz]
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01/15/08 07:35 PM
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thanks, yea I think it is slightly different in the wheel wells too. And I don't think the tires are too small. I think the gearing is better now than stock, in the future I may run 31's but I think that the biggest I'd go. I'll wear my tires down before I switch sizes.
I did like my other wheels though, they were 8.5" wide, the chrome ones are 7" wide. I didn't realize that until I bought 2 spare tires for $50, had them mounted up and the guy was like, you know you have 2 different size wheels?
they stick out a bit more with the 8.5's.
Sportage sold.........
1999 4runner 4x4 , Tundra brake rotors and calipers (well worth it!) -wifes
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Re: half way there on the front lift
[Re: blitz]
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01/15/08 07:37 PM
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what are you running for lift? I see some spacers in there so I would assume the eibachs.
Sportage sold.........
1999 4runner 4x4 , Tundra brake rotors and calipers (well worth it!) -wifes
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Re: half way there on the front lift
[Re: jaybur]
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01/15/08 08:32 PM
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yea eibachs with the dennis spacers. ive heard the rears sag after awhile but i havent noticed it yet.
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Re: half way there on the front lift
[Re: jaybur]
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01/15/08 08:39 PM
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I think the ride is a little stiffer, but totally acceptable. the rear is lower, but hardly noticeable my driveway is a little deceiving as it slants away from the house (good thing!) thanks! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> well, i can get the coils made a little softer, i've just never heard of any issues with the stiffness, other than that people preferred it stiffer. they ARE stiffer than the Eibachs, i did that on purpose because i knew they'd be taller, allow more travel and didn't want them to squish too far when cornering and that sorta thing, however, they still flex as far as they can off the road. sorry for the hijack, but if anyone else has constructive criticism (for those that have my products) lemme know via pm or something. thanks...
95 Sportage w/welded and 5.89 geared dana 44's on 38.5" TSL's.- SADLY SOLD CURRENTLY - 2000 sportage, 5.38 gears, welded diffs, 35" tires, 5.5" lift http://www.cardomain.com/ride/341410
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Re: half way there on the front lift
[Re: Dave Scott]
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01/15/08 09:15 PM
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I wouldn't change them. Just stating that they are a little stiffer than stock, not a bad thing, I think its a good thing. I am happy with them dave..... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
Sportage sold.........
1999 4runner 4x4 , Tundra brake rotors and calipers (well worth it!) -wifes
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Re: half way there on the front lift
[Re: jaybur]
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01/15/08 09:41 PM
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I wouldn't change them. Just stating that they are a little stiffer than stock, not a bad thing, I think its a good thing. I am happy with them dave..... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> cool. i didn't think you were complaining, i just like the feedback, i don't seem to get much.
95 Sportage w/welded and 5.89 geared dana 44's on 38.5" TSL's.- SADLY SOLD CURRENTLY - 2000 sportage, 5.38 gears, welded diffs, 35" tires, 5.5" lift http://www.cardomain.com/ride/341410
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Re: half way there on the front lift
[Re: jaybur]
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01/15/08 09:45 PM
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Please don't make mine any softer Dave! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" /> Jaybur - So you have Dave's springs up front, and TJ springs in the rear right? Which lifts the rear more, Dave's RSG springs or the TJ springs? I have the TJ springs already, and ordered the RSG kit, if the RSG rear lift is not any taller than your setup for the rear, then I may want to switch to Mazda MPV springs, I like the rear a bit taller than the front. Especially since the rear will ride lower when loaded with stuff for a trip. Overall, your results look awesome, I'm excited to do mine! I bet you are excited to get it on there <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Last edited by Nukeiridium; 01/15/08 09:55 PM.
2002 Sportage 4dr 4x4 soon to undergo an Extreme Makeover!
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Re: half way there on the front lift
[Re: Nukeiridium]
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01/15/08 10:03 PM
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Jaybur are those 30" tires you are running now?
This probably will draw some jeers, but I actually don't think the car drives very well on 31's. I remember 30" tires were fine, but the difference when I went up 1 more inch was very noticeable, it was much harder to get going off the line.
Besides, how much difference do the 31's make over 30's when you are aired down on the trail? I wonder... I never had trouble with 30's, I dunno how much difference the 31's made. I think for drivability, 30's are the best compromise.. Just my 2 cents.
2002 Sportage 4dr 4x4 soon to undergo an Extreme Makeover!
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Re: half way there on the front lift
[Re: Nukeiridium]
#859906
01/15/08 10:14 PM
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Please don't make mine any softer Dave! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" /> Jaybur - So you have Dave's springs up front, and TJ springs in the rear right? Which lifts the rear more, Dave's RSG springs or the TJ springs? I have the TJ springs already, and ordered the RSG kit, if the RSG rear lift is not any taller than your setup for the rear, then I may want to switch to Mazda MPV springs, I like the rear a bit taller than the front. Especially since the rear will ride lower when loaded with stuff for a trip. Overall, your results look awesome, I'm excited to do mine! I bet you are excited to get it on there <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> the rear actually comes out a little higher than the front. the rear springs are also a little stiffer than the Eibachs which are a little stiffer than stock so they should be able to handle a load pretty well, but no feedback on that yet either. you used the MPV coils before, didn't you? how'd they ride? how'd they flex, what was the diameter? any pics? etc. the TJ coils supposedly deliver between 3.5 and 4" of lift and the RSG coils are around 4.25-4.5". the Aerostar coils would deliver between 5 and 6" and are a nice ride and are made so that the first 2-3 inches compress easily and then quickly tighten up thereafter.
Last edited by Dave Scott; 01/15/08 10:19 PM.
95 Sportage w/welded and 5.89 geared dana 44's on 38.5" TSL's.- SADLY SOLD CURRENTLY - 2000 sportage, 5.38 gears, welded diffs, 35" tires, 5.5" lift http://www.cardomain.com/ride/341410
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