Project 4x4 Commuter Mazda

[Ranger44]

Dual shocks wouldn't be nessecary until softer flexier coils are installed. A single in the 255/70 range would be sufficent. The 170/60 valving is actually meant for dual shock aps.

 

[legoms013]

Look what came in the mail today:

Install pics and opinion on how they ride coming soon.

Also some Daystar EVS shock bumpstops are on their way (might be here Monday we'll see).

Next up is to extend rear brakeline and factory bumpstops. (I'm kind of in the mood for fixing all the little things I never addressed after lifting it 2 yrs ago...brakelines, bumpstops, driveline rub & stuff of that sort.

I hope to start doing stuff to the front axle soon, like replacing my Tuff Country brackets with Skyjacker drop brackets, taller coils (SJ 6" or 8"?) and James Duff Coil buckets (so that one day I can run dual shocks with a softer EB coil).

 

[84stealthranger]

Wow those must have been killed the wallet lol

 

[Ranger44]

Those the 5100's or 5125's?

They look purdy. I have a set of 5100's headed my way.

 

[legoms013]

5125's.

$151 shipped to my door from the "shockwarehouse.com"

 

[Ranger44]

That's where mine were ordered from. Good place for shocks.....

 

[legoms013]

Yes they are, I'm gonna order my next batch from them for sure.

 

[legoms013]

Also thinkin about mounting a bike tray across my toolbox for my bike, anybody have any ideas or pics of sumfin like that?

 

[legoms013]

Ok went for a day trip today and clocked 300mi on the new Bilstein 5125's and they are by far the best shocks I've ever owned. They ride exceedingly good over all type's of pavement (no dirt testing sorry). Best money ever spent on shocks and a welcome change from my old Rancho's.

Together with the skyjacker softride leaf pack my truck now rides comfortably without jarring my teeth and rattling my brains, while still maintaining a firm, controlled feel.

Definitely going to run them over the front axle when I get the chance.

 

[-Nathan-]

Looks good man. Are those the 12" or the 14" ? I have the 14" 5150's on the rear of mine. Good job.

 

[legoms013]

The 14" travel ones, which are a little on the long side but if my measurements are correct they'll be fine.

 

[-Nathan-]

the 14" travel shocks in the rear. I have a set of 12" 5150's that Im going to use for the front, 14" wouldnt have made any sense. As is they wont fit the front, the F250 shock towers I have will allow me to use them.

 

[legoms013]

I have no idea but I suspect I'll need a 12'' travel shock for the front axle when I get around to doing those. Either gonna do f250 coil bucket mod and run a single 12" travel Bilstein 5125/5150's valved 255/70 or when ever its released James Duff's dual coil type bucket (EB & TTB) which has provision for dual shocks and run the same Bilstein setup but will have the ability to slap in another 2 Bilsteins (valved 170/60) should I ever pull the trigger on a EB coil swap down the road...should the 2x 255/70 shocks not be sufficient.

Gonna extend my rear bumpstops soon and install my Daystay EVS foam shock bumpstops on the rear Bilsteins.

Rear axle left to do: 4x bumpstops, exteneded brake line. <---once I do these few things I can go wheelin' finally

Front axle:
James Duff Coil buckets/f250 coil bucket mod
SJ 6'' or 8" coils
SJ Drop brackets
Extend bumpstops,
install SJ brakelines
2x maybe 12" travel Bilsteins we'll see

 

[legoms013]

EVS Foam shock bumpstops....looks like they are gonna be a pain to install.

 

[legoms013]

Got the bumpstops on today...ended up not using the little "required" tool as was just about useless for my application. Boy was it a chore to get those over the rubber grommet and loop end of the shock