Figuring coil bind and bumpstop placement.

[sirhk100]

Hey all, I did this a long time ago and remember how to do it but can't remember one specific. I'm setting the bumpstop location on a normal non coilover solid front axle. I'm not worried about shocks in this situation. I counted the number of coils, have the extended coil length and measured the coil wire thickness. I know the compression distance that the coil will become a solid unit during compression. In general how much distance do I want to add to that length to set the coil bumpstop to limit it at. I swear I remember back in the day I figured out the solid distance and then just added 1/2" to be on the safe side. Is that acceptable or over kill or not enough?

Thanks,
Khris

[johnnyweb]

that sounds good. dont forget about the smash distance of the bump stop. if you are using stock rubber stops.

[sirhk100]

Yeah, got that... Thanks for the heads up though, it's always apprciated.

[ntsqd]

The more room btwn coils the better, but that eats into your travel range. The closer you take the coils to bind, the shorter their useable lifespan will be.

[gwm]

I'll be doing the same on a beamed f150 in a couple of weeks. Since the beam arcs through it's travel do you all still think 1/2 inch is enough of a safety margin? I've got plenty of shock length but I want to get all the compression travel I can reasonably get. Then I've got to figure out the best way to capture the top of the spring with Spirit towers. Thanks, george.

[johnnyweb]

from what i know more would be better. but as said earlier you are sacraficing travel. and with a non coilover spring there is only some much there to get.

[Bryan_D]

Hey all, I did this a long time ago and remember how to do it but can't remember one specific. I'm setting the bumpstop location on a normal non coilover solid front axle. I'm not worried about shocks in this situation. I counted the number of coils, have the extended coil length and measured the coil wire thickness. I know the compression distance that the coil will become a solid unit during compression. In general how much distance do I want to add to that length to set the coil bumpstop to limit it at. I swear I remember back in the day I figured out the solid distance and then just added 1/2" to be on the safe side. Is that acceptable or over kill or not enough?

Thanks,
Khris


Khris what do you have up your sleeve?? Let me know also about the rear link dealy.

[sirhk100]

It's work related... Nothing with the Jeep... Who know's about the jeep... I'm putting earnest money down on 2 acres monday and then looking at houses to throw on it so I've got a bad feeling I'm going to be broke for awhile. How's that bender working out? Any use on it... I found part for it but I'm not sure if it was an extra. I guess if you've got it working you didn't need it...

[Bryan_D]

Will tell you about everything if you come to the sikybrobro/ho party.