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Old 11-15-2012, 12:21 PM   #1
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Coil over rear end setups

Anybody have a few pics of a rear end set up with coil over shocks instead of coil springs.Thinking about running with Porterbuilt tubular trailing arms and using a coil over shock set up on my 66 step side.Would like to have it as low as i can go, but static drop instead of bags.Truck should see some track time and i think this would work well street or strip.Thoughts?
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Old 11-15-2012, 01:19 PM   #2
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Re: Coil over rear end setups

Just got through looking at your set up, 1Bad62Pro/Street .Great job.!!That upper bar bracket fits under the bed fine? and what rate springs did you go with on your coil overs,as mine is step side also.That turned out really nice.!!
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Old 11-15-2012, 03:25 PM   #3
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Just got through looking at your set up, 1Bad62Pro/Street .Great job.!!That upper bar bracket fits under the bed fine? and what rate springs did you go with on your coil overs,as mine is step side also.That turned out really nice.!!
Yep,
We had to make a few adjustments but she's fits fine.
The bed sits up a tad bit higher.
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Competition Engineering #247-2051K7 Rear Coil-Over Shock Kit
250lb springs included.
3-way adjustable shocks
Upper mounts
Adjustable lower mounts (with 6" of ride height adjustment)

Vehicle weight is critical to suspension performance so choosing the correct spring rate based on rear end weight maximizes the suspension's ability to transfer weight and improve traction.
http://www.jegs.com/i/Competition+En...051K7/10002/-1


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Old 11-15-2012, 03:33 PM   #4
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Re: Coil over rear end setups

Did you use the 250 lb springs on your set up.?
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Did you use the 250 lb springs on your set up.?
Yes.
You have to drive it a while to let the springs set then adjust the as needed with a Spanner Wrench.
I love this setup!
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