I got a stock tj with a 2 inch lift on stock shocks. I’m going to coilovers. How would I measure the numbers because I have no idea how high I should mount the shocks or anything
This video and article should help answer those questions for you. accutuneoffroad.com/articles/choosing-the-right-coilover-shocks-for-your-build-universal-fit-coilovers/
8:55 when dialing everything in should i not have the bumpstop stop my shock travel with 3/8” shaft showing before the coilover bottoms out? Did you end up adjusting the bumpstop when you were done to do this?
Under articulation its different. We set bump stops at full bump (both sides). Usually when articulating the suspension off-road, you are moving much slower.
I’m looking at a truck right now and I have a few concerns about the suspension setup, wondering if I could get any input? I have about 10 pictures and the rear “3 link” seems odd but I don’t have anyone to ask what they think about it
Thanks for this video, How would I work out the figures you mentioned for a different vehicle? I'm running a Suzuki Jimny which is MUCH smaller. Your figures: 5" droop and 4" up travel I assume is for a large Jeep. Is there a radio or percentage that one should use? let's say I only have 4" of total travel, should you be setup 50% droop and 50% compression etc?
This is a basic "how to" for a solid axle/coilover setup, just using a Jeep as the example. Take a look at the full article for more info on recommended up travel vs total travel, 4" on a solid axle is extremely limiting. accutuneoffroad.com/articles/choosing-the-right-coilover-shocks-for-your-build-universal-fit-coilovers/
I'm been having hard time trying to figure out lift increments with coilovers for a long time. How do I decipher height i want if I'm looking for a 6" to 8" lift on ride height of my truck of which one I need to ger that?
If you are looking to get coilovers for your truck in the 6-8" lift height range, you will need to search for a kit with those descriptions. I'm not sure what truck you have or if those kits exist. Thats a very tall lift so there may or may not be a kit out there for you.
@@accutuneoffroad I have a 2011 ford ranger 4wd. I'm doing a solid front axle swap project for my truck. I'm just trying to figure out what's a good coilover that'll accomidate the 5 to 6.5" lift I want
I understand, but there is more to it than that. Once you have the front axle mocked up, you can set the chassis to that 5-6.5" desired lift height and you can start measuring for shocks. Solid axle swap with linked suspension will require a lot of fab work so this will be a process @@genoory5090
@@accutuneoffroad I know its a lot of work. Nothing to familiar I can't do. I just don't want to get 16" down travel or 18" down travel coilover that's way to long for my application. And most of all, I'm not planning on cutting into my fender well for it to fit inside my hood. Maybe I need a 10" travel" or 12 travel" coilover. Overall, I want mines to be as flushed into my fender well & frame rail
comment 14: if I heard right min up travel 4or 5" & max droop is 9/10". The limit strap can stretch 1" in 12" over time. rock need 4+, tail 5"+& speed trail 6"+ min up travel. 1" min space on coil over margin of safety not max-ing out spring & shock.
@@jamesmerkel9442 Yes, see this article for more accutuneoffroad.com/articles/choosing-the-right-coilover-shocks-for-your-build-universal-fit-coilovers/
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Great video. And giving references of common lengths used for which application/setting helped a bunch make sense in mind.
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Thanx for this video. I needed this cuz forums are full of d-bags!
Awesome Information, wish you covered more on that rear trailing arm setup! Bad ass!!
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I got a stock tj with a 2 inch lift on stock shocks. I’m going to coilovers. How would I measure the numbers because I have no idea how high I should mount the shocks or anything
This video and article should help answer those questions for you. accutuneoffroad.com/articles/choosing-the-right-coilover-shocks-for-your-build-universal-fit-coilovers/
Thanks super helpful
Great video, that helps a ton. This might be a stupid question but do you use the same process to measure for rear shock absorbers?
Yes, same basic idea but a little easier since that axle doesn't steer and usually has more room for up travel.
@@accutuneoffroad thanks
8:55 when dialing everything in should i not have the bumpstop stop my shock travel with 3/8” shaft showing before the coilover bottoms out? Did you end up adjusting the bumpstop when you were done to do this?
Under articulation its different. We set bump stops at full bump (both sides). Usually when articulating the suspension off-road, you are moving much slower.
The bump stop in your video of the Jeep jumping didn't recover...was it blown out?
Thats a very old clip, and the air bumps may have been de-stroked. It was not blown out
I’m looking at a truck right now and I have a few concerns about the suspension setup, wondering if I could get any input? I have about 10 pictures and the rear “3 link” seems odd but I don’t have anyone to ask what they think about it
Not sure what questions you have, but you can contact our sales team with some quick questions Sales@accutuneoffroad.com
Thanks for this video, How would I work out the figures you mentioned for a different vehicle?
I'm running a Suzuki Jimny which is MUCH smaller. Your figures: 5" droop and 4" up travel I assume is for a large Jeep. Is there a radio or percentage that one should use?
let's say I only have 4" of total travel, should you be setup 50% droop and 50% compression etc?
This is a basic "how to" for a solid axle/coilover setup, just using a Jeep as the example. Take a look at the full article for more info on recommended up travel vs total travel, 4" on a solid axle is extremely limiting. accutuneoffroad.com/articles/choosing-the-right-coilover-shocks-for-your-build-universal-fit-coilovers/
I'm been having hard time trying to figure out lift increments with coilovers for a long time. How do I decipher height i want if I'm looking for a 6" to 8" lift on ride height of my truck of which one I need to ger that?
If you are looking to get coilovers for your truck in the 6-8" lift height range, you will need to search for a kit with those descriptions. I'm not sure what truck you have or if those kits exist. Thats a very tall lift so there may or may not be a kit out there for you.
@@accutuneoffroad I have a 2011 ford ranger 4wd. I'm doing a solid front axle swap project for my truck. I'm just trying to figure out what's a good coilover that'll accomidate the 5 to 6.5" lift I want
I understand, but there is more to it than that. Once you have the front axle mocked up, you can set the chassis to that 5-6.5" desired lift height and you can start measuring for shocks. Solid axle swap with linked suspension will require a lot of fab work so this will be a process @@genoory5090
@@accutuneoffroad I know its a lot of work. Nothing to familiar I can't do. I just don't want to get 16" down travel or 18" down travel coilover that's way to long for my application. And most of all, I'm not planning on cutting into my fender well for it to fit inside my hood. Maybe I need a 10" travel" or 12 travel" coilover. Overall, I want mines to be as flushed into my fender well & frame rail
Right on. You wont know what length shocks you need until you have everything in place and start mocking up shock mounts. @@genoory5090
can i put this suspension on a colorado 2011?
u max-ed up coil over b4 max bump fail safe. Rubbing fender vs oil pan big diff.
comment 14: if I heard right min up travel 4or 5" & max droop is 9/10". The limit strap can stretch 1" in 12" over time. rock need 4+, tail 5"+& speed trail 6"+ min up travel. 1" min space on coil over margin of safety not max-ing out spring & shock.
most ppl depending on wt need 2.5 not 2" shock or more.
@@jamesmerkel9442 Yes, see this article for more accutuneoffroad.com/articles/choosing-the-right-coilover-shocks-for-your-build-universal-fit-coilovers/
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full up & full down coil mounting location & Must ck full turn lock & lock, ck.