Anybody here when evo bolt-on coilovers coming out
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Bullwinckle
Hooked
They were suposed to come out a couple weeks ago but havent so not too sure on that, hopefully here in a couple weeks. :fingerscrossed: On the ride you will have to ask WOL. Im sure hell chime in soon... :yup:
StrizzyChris
New member
I was at ORE a week ago talking with mel. We werent talking about this particular kit, but where talking about King. He said tKing has been swamped with orders, and the usual wait he had been experiencing has doubled. I'm sure this will not help in the speedy release of the bolt on kit.
coilovers are adjustable both in 2 different spring rates and in valving. needless to say, you can have your set to ride however you want - like a sports car or a cadillac. i've had mine set both ways but prefer sports car like as it allows me to drive a lot faster and corner like one
piginajeep
The Original Smartass
What wayoflife said..,
It can be adjusted as much as your wallet allows
It can be adjusted as much as your wallet allows
StrizzyChris
New member
They must have heard you....because their awesome Slab deal is now gone :cheesy:
for those who missed that deal...you really missed it...ORE saved me $425 with that special (85/wheel)
StrizzyChris
New member
actually nope...if you scroll to the bottom its still for sale...just dont click on the side wheels link or youll pay the regular price...HURRY UP FELLAS before its too late!!!
How easy to adjust and how fast can you drive it?
WOL, this kit really interests me. How easy are they to adjust? Have to put it up on jacks? I'm familiar with pre-load on a motorcycle shock, typically a lot easier to adjust w/o weight on it. Any special tools required?
As to the ride, I drive my JK pretty hard off-road and the rear simply doesn't have enough up travel to handle anything even medium (1' or smaller whoops or square edge cross grain). Going to stiffer spring and or shock valving will help avoid bottom but degrade the ride quality around town. Currently running a 3" Teraflex lift with front air bump and fox resi shocks. I think the up travel is only about 6". What kind of up travel and droop do you get with the kit set to around 3-4" of lift (for 35" tire)? How does it ride at speed (30-45 mph) over medium obstacles?
Lastly, can you get it from soft to sports car with the same spring set up and no valving changes? Or in the rear world, can you set it up for fast desert with heavy load and then unwind it for lighter load and going on the rocks easily with the same springs?
coilovers are adjustable both in 2 different spring rates and in valving. needless to say, you can have your set to ride however you want - like a sports car or a cadillac. i've had mine set both ways but prefer sports car like as it allows me to drive a lot faster and corner like one
WOL, this kit really interests me. How easy are they to adjust? Have to put it up on jacks? I'm familiar with pre-load on a motorcycle shock, typically a lot easier to adjust w/o weight on it. Any special tools required?
As to the ride, I drive my JK pretty hard off-road and the rear simply doesn't have enough up travel to handle anything even medium (1' or smaller whoops or square edge cross grain). Going to stiffer spring and or shock valving will help avoid bottom but degrade the ride quality around town. Currently running a 3" Teraflex lift with front air bump and fox resi shocks. I think the up travel is only about 6". What kind of up travel and droop do you get with the kit set to around 3-4" of lift (for 35" tire)? How does it ride at speed (30-45 mph) over medium obstacles?
Lastly, can you get it from soft to sports car with the same spring set up and no valving changes? Or in the rear world, can you set it up for fast desert with heavy load and then unwind it for lighter load and going on the rocks easily with the same springs?
once you get your coil overs, you can only adjust your ride height and timing and yes, you would want to drop your axle to release the load on the coils. there is a tool that king sells to help do this but, an allen wrench works pretty well too.
i doubt that. with just a 3" lift with your bump stops set correctly, you should only be able to get about 3" of up travel. any more than that and you run the risk of over compressing your coils.
i've only got these coil overs of which allow for 12" of vertical articulation up front and 11.25" in the rear set to about 4" of uptravel and, they handle medium whoops great. i've been able to hit them at about 45 mph without bottoming out and with still a super smooth ride. of course, if you want to go faster, you'll want the evo double throwdown with evo lever system. with them, you get a total of 14" of vertical travel and you can take these bumps and bigger with ease at 60-70 mph.
no, you would need to send your coil overs back to king and have them set your valving and spring rates. however, if you have the double throwdown system, you can make adjustments to the triple bypass shocks with ease and that will affect your ride and it's ability to eat up terrain considerably.
First things first, thanks for your input. Bottom line is if it will do 45 through medium bumps then it's exactly what I need.
As to the up travel, I'm referring to all the way to physical stop and measuring it from my shock shaft (the clean line between dust and no dust on the shaft). The rear has the standard Teraflex bump stop extension. See pic. The lift is actually a 4", my bad.
One thing thy probably makes this work so good is that it can drop down in the bumps and help absorb the energy with that extra travel. Vs only having 2" of droop you have several inches. That goes down in the hole and slows the wheel down on its way back up well before you get into the last inches of travel.
I really need this at minimum for my rear end!
As to the up travel, I'm referring to all the way to physical stop and measuring it from my shock shaft (the clean line between dust and no dust on the shaft). The rear has the standard Teraflex bump stop extension. See pic. The lift is actually a 4", my bad.
One thing thy probably makes this work so good is that it can drop down in the bumps and help absorb the energy with that extra travel. Vs only having 2" of droop you have several inches. That goes down in the hole and slows the wheel down on its way back up well before you get into the last inches of travel.
I really need this at minimum for my rear end!
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looking at your pic, you have bump stop extensions for a 2" lift and if you really have 4" of lift, they are technically too short. the standard TF 4" lift comes with bump stop extensions that mount to your axle as well to help make up the difference.
this is what it should look like at a full bump...
sure, you can run your jeep without them but, it would not be the right way and you would run the risk of having your coils go solid and/or get over-compressed. i personally would not recommend it.
this is what it should look like at a full bump...
sure, you can run your jeep without them but, it would not be the right way and you would run the risk of having your coils go solid and/or get over-compressed. i personally would not recommend it.
no, the bolt on coil over kit only comes with the brackets and coil overs. the extensions are something you would get with your suspension system like the enforcer kit or ordered separately to match where you have your ride height set at.
hydroslyder
New member
Check out Evo's facebook or the suspension page of their website, I think you'll find what you've been waiting for
rakattack526
New member
http://www.offroadevolution.com/store/products.php?cat=22&sman=1
Looks like they are taking pre-orders now. I can't wait to save up the money for those.
Looks like they are taking pre-orders now. I can't wait to save up the money for those.
Robar
The Enforcer
Me too. Going to have to save up a bunch. :broke:
Yup, just posted the follow is the official Press Release on Project-JK...
With a foundation in the first and most proven coilover systems for the Jeep JK, EVO MFG brings you its new LCG Bolt-On Coilover System. The EVO LCG Bolt-On Coilover kit comes complete with all necessary parts to easily convert the JK from the limited coil and shock system to a far superior performing coilover system. With 12” of usable wheel travel, custom built brackets for the lowest center of gravity and EVO’s legendary SPEC valving and spring rates, the EVO LCG Bolt-On Coilover system proves to set the bar, for ease of install, price and performance.
Features:
• Simple and quick installation
• LCG 3”-5” recommended lift height - fully adjustable
• Minimal drilling/cutting required - fully bolt-on
• Hi clearance design
• Retains all factory rear exhaust system
• Retains factory front and rear swaybars
• Contain all necessary parts to convert a standard coil spring suspension system into a coilover system
• Can be used with any long or short control arm system
Front EVO LCG Bolt-On Coilover Kit
w/EVO SPEC Coilovers $1750
Rear EVO LCG Bolt-On Coilover Kit
w/EVO SPEC Coilovers $1850
Notes:
• Recommended wheel backspacing 3.75” or less (smaller backspacing #)
• 2-Door JK: Front and Rear Aftermarket Driveshaft Required
• 4-Door JK: Front Aftermarket Driveshaft Required, Rear Recommended
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Estimated shipping date end of June.