Coil Bucket Upgrades

LilRhodyXJ · Jan 10, 2016

So my buckets and shock mounts are beyond shot and I've been looking at my options for some. Anyone out there that can give me their like/dislikes on these? The price is pretty close as I'do opt for the Trac-bar mount on the TnTs.

TnT's: https://www.tntcustoms.com/jeep_parts/replacement_front_coil_bucket_mountsstock_stretch

Rusty's:
http://www.rustysoffroad.com/rustys-front-axle-coil-spring-shock-mount.html

Thanks all

clean4drxj · Jan 10, 2016

The nice thing about tnt's is they have the shock mounts lower so you can run a longer travel shock

Johnnie Walker · Jan 11, 2016

Tnt, ruffstuff, or synergy

RoyalXJ · Jan 11, 2016

Ballistic
https://www.ballisticfabrication.com/mobile/Coil-Suspension-Parts_c_32.html#page-27

LilRhodyXJ · Jan 11, 2016

Thanks all. I think I'm going to go with TnT's.

cal · Jan 13, 2016

I would say that if you're going to go through the work, find one that centers the coil over the tube instead of pushing it forward.

That lets you push your axle forward an inch or so (helps with clearance on 33's or 35's) and not have your coils get all bowed out on you.

VAhasnoWAVES · Jan 13, 2016

cal said:
I would say that if you're going to go through the work, find one that centers the coil over the tube instead of pushing it forward.

That lets you push your axle forward an inch or so (helps with clearance on 33's or 35's) and not have your coils get all bowed out on you.

this is a double edge sword...

the axles i just bought have the coil centered over the tube. with high steer/cross over steering and a waggy pitman arm the tie rod likes to make contact with the drag link. the stretch would be nice.... but i opted to put the axle back to stock location or a hair forward, and not move the steering gear.... something ill probably regret and end up doing in the future anyway. lol.

im on 35s... any larger and i think the stretch would be manditory. i ended up going with the TNT buckets as well.

cal · Jan 13, 2016

The tie rod contacting the draglink would be a design problem on that particular setup.

I would have to see your particular axle, but i can think of about 5 different ways i would tackle that without moving the steering box.

VAhasnoWAVES · Jan 13, 2016

maybe i should clarify... waggy pitman arm, inverted T steering, high steer arms, chevy knuckles. tie rod contacts the TRE at the pitman arm at full bump and wheels pointing strait.

im all ears for suggestions.
http://naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1124763

ROBZ95Xj · Jan 13, 2016

VAhasnoWAVES said:
maybe i should clarify... waggy pitman arm, inverted T steering, high steer arms, chevy knuckles. tie rod contacts the TRE at the pitman arm at full bump and wheels pointing strait.

im all ears for suggestions.
http://naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1124763

Mount the tie rod under the hi steer arms

VAhasnoWAVES · Jan 13, 2016

ROBZ95Xj said:
Mount the tie rod under the hi steer arms

that was an idea that got discussed. :thumbup:

StinkyFab · Jan 14, 2016

Could you get full turn with a slightly shorter pitman arm?

VAhasnoWAVES · Jan 14, 2016

StinkyFab said:
Could you get full turn with a slightly shorter pitman arm?

hmmm... theres an idea i havent explored.

ill do a little mechanism design when i have some free time at work tomorrow. even if i have to adjust the steering stops and limit the ram a tiny bit it may be minor enough to live with. i literally have to by 1/4-1/2" and i think ill be happy.

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