Radflo Custom OEM replacement Coilovers

[The Roadie]

I apologize for going a little off topic but i was hoping with the shock that is apart of the coilover would work and be compatible with a lift kit is all!

The shock in this $995 coilover set is an integral part of the design and can't be separated. The mounts are all wrong. And you need to define your mission and budget first before even looking at this sort of thing.

[Roofy O]

I dont really have a budget because i dont wish to ever sell the vehicle, I was just a little confused on how the coilover worked is all, but im all good now haha

BACK ON TOPIC.

[bartonmd]

I dont really have a budget because i dont wish to ever sell the vehicle, I was just a little confused on how the coilover worked is all, but im all good now haha

BACK ON TOPIC.

From the first post in this thread, this is a coilover, and you can see the upper mount is not the spring retainer, and therefore, would not fit a spacer between the spring and the upper mount, like the stock struts do. The threaded collars on any coilover shock do exactly what any inside-the-strut spacer does, which is add preload on the spring to lift the vehicle.

[navigator]

I apologize for going a little off topic but i was hoping with the shock that is apart of the coilover would work and be compatible with a lift kit is all! I dont know everything totally yet about suspension, im just 17 still haha try to be patient with me haha and i love the input from everyone

if you decide to go with the Radflo, then sell your front lift.
If you already have a lift, I would drive it until you find a reason you need more.

[mikekey]

Here is my reason for wanting to replace my lift.

[navigator]

I just noticed something odd, on my RC lift I have a big/thick washer on top of the spacer. I don't think it came in the kit, must have been a stock washer(bought my kit used). Does the BDS kit not re-use that washer? It would prevent the shock nut from falling back through the hole.
Also, it is hard to tell but it doesn't look like you have much thread on top of that shock nut. There should be at least an inch or more thread out of the top of the nut(unless you put washer spacers underneath). If not that would allow some movement, possibly a sawing action of the shock threads on the mount.

[v7guy]

disregard

[Trail X]

Here is my reason for wanting to replace my lift.

Mike, that picture confuses me. Did you remove the top nut, bushing, and washer before taking that picture?

[JorDaneeKey]

Yes, they are off in that picture.

[navigator]

ok, now it makes sense!
I was thinking that the wear had made the hole big enough for the nut to slip through because there was no top washer.
Makes perfect sense now.

[JorDaneeKey]

The bushing was torn to hell, but it was still holding up the rod and nut.

[mikekey]

Tore to hell.

So you know what my next mod will be.

[KE7WOX]

Yes, they are off in that picture.

So were the bushings and washers (At least the upper ones) removed and replaced while the strut was mounted?

[Opeth]

I've had to put this on the back burner for a while. RCV can do it, but I was also going to contact http://www.driveshaftshop.com, and then a local shop called Ontario Engine and Machine http://www.ontarioengine.com/ . The last one built a set of custom cv's for a friends RWD Grand Prix, plus they are only an hour away from me i could just leave them my truck.

I've accrued a lot of debt living paycheck to paycheck for the past 4 years, now I have a new job putting me into the positive side of things, I'm trying to knock my debts down first before I spend frivolously. I don't want to seem un interested to these guys by not having the cash up front and wasting their time, as these will need to be custom. Even if I only need to have some machined flanges made to adapt parts, I can assemble the shafts myself. I feel RCV is just overkill with their race quality shafts, I'm not planning on bouncing off rocks at full throttle.

Ultimately this is what we need...but with our style input shaft.

http://www.off-roadweb.com/tech/0911or_ ... to_09.html

Interesting, I kind of have the ability to pay to play in this area. However I don't plan on going beyond my current ride height, and I'm mostly interested in improving things for long term durability. I don't want broken CV axles on the trail but I don't have plans of stuffing 36s or 37's under my car either. I'm happy with the 35's. But I'm just now getting into readying about improving the front weak points and I'm very interested in improving the IFS. No one has pushed the limits there.

Well if you discover someone willing to make sets at a decent price before I do, be sure to let us know.

[Roofy O]

if you decide to go with the Radflo, then sell your front lift.
If you already have a lift, I would drive it until you find a reason you need more.

I'll probably switch over to the radflos in the future along with rear fox shocks and Z71 springs but for now im happy with the 3" inch lift and the rest of my stock suspension, I gotta save up for college first before i go all out on my suspension!

[dvanbramer88]

Ultimately this is what we need...but with our style input shaft.

http://www.off-roadweb.com/tech/0911or_ ... to_09.html

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My truck runs that style shaft. And by the looks of it, those are for my truck, lol.

Anyway, is that a slip yolk in the middle of that CV shaft?

[The Roadie]

It is a slip joint. We have a slip joint but it's hidden inside the inner joint boot. All shafts like ours need a length adjustment.

[Opeth]

My truck runs that style shaft. And by the looks of it, those are for my truck, lol.

Anyway, is that a slip yolk in the middle of that CV shaft?

Yup. These shafts use a Porsche 930 style cv joint which is giving the greater degree of articulation, however the joint doesn't allow for enough plunging as an offroad truck needs. As Bill said our stock cv joints has them on the inner tripod joint. That inner tripod style joint I believe is causing vibrations for a few of us in 4wd. I removed my shafts and the vibs were gone.

[soldier32mp]

I inquired about a set and was told the price is going up soon and there are no specials coming up ..

[mikekey]

Guess I better order some ASAP.