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09-13-2012, 07:07 AM
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smooth ride
I have ridden in a Leaf spring Rig and I did not like the ride so I totally rebuilt the Quigley front suspension now it rides and hands like a dream. So smooth.
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09-13-2012, 01:41 PM
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Location: Rancho Nuevo (Cabo/Todos Santos) B.C.S. and San Diego, CA
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Re: smooth ride
My Dana 50 Twin Traction Beam, coil sprung system has 12 inches of travel, FOX Shox and rides better than in did when 2 Wheel Drive - I'm very happy with it.
Coils are the way to go.
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09-13-2012, 03:44 PM
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Re: smooth ride
Please tell how you got 12 inches of travel from coils? I'm guessing it's not a Quigley, I think I max out at around 1.5 inches....
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09-13-2012, 03:48 PM
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Re: smooth ride
What leaf spring setup was it? SMB? S/K? Advanced? Ujoint?
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09-13-2012, 04:18 PM
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Location: Washington - Ridgefield
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Re: smooth ride
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Originally Posted by witoke
Please tell how you got 12 inches of travel from coils? I'm guessing it's not a Quigley, I think I max out at around 1.5 inches....
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1.5" yes, but that is up. You probably have another 2" of down travel for a total of almost 4".
Mine is a S-K coil spring conversion and I had to add 2" of spacer under the spring seat to gain enough up travel to make the comfortable on any less than smooth roads (all roads in the US).
Mike
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09-13-2012, 07:12 PM
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Re: smooth ride
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Originally Posted by UJOINT
What leaf spring setup was it? SMB? S/K? Advanced? Ujoint?
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I’d like to know also, the proper leaf setup will give you a GREAT ride with no body roll.
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09-14-2012, 03:11 PM
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Re: smooth ride
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Originally Posted by BajaSportsmobile
My Dana 50 Twin Traction Beam, coil sprung system has 12 inches of travel, FOX Shox and rides better than in did when 2 Wheel Drive - I'm very happy with it.
Coils are the way to go.
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09-14-2012, 03:33 PM
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Location: Turlock Ca
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Re: smooth ride
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Originally Posted by j.whitbread
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Originally Posted by BajaSportsmobile
My Dana 50 Twin Traction Beam, coil sprung system has 12 inches of travel, FOX Shox and rides better than in did when 2 Wheel Drive - I'm very happy with it.
Coils are the way to go.
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Well that was subtle  Possible his rig is not the typical 9000 pound SMB???
Maybe BajaSportsmobile can shoot us some pics of his setup he is talking about.
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09-14-2012, 03:35 PM
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Re: smooth ride
Nowhere did he say it was a van, or even a Ford.
I'm guessing it is one of his Baja racers.
Mike
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09-14-2012, 03:38 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Turlock Ca
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Re: smooth ride
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Originally Posted by Ford_6L_E350
Nowhere did he say it was a van, or even a Ford.
I'm guessing it is one of his Baja racers.
Mike
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That's what I figure seeing his signature.
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