EB Front CoilOvers

[Greatlakeoffroad]

Has anyone run coilovers instead of lifted coil springs in the front of there EB? I was thinking of running cross over steering but do not believe it will clear the coil springs and buckets? Any concerns or what you would do different next go around? Thanks Shawn

[sceep]

not coilovers but puffdragon runs fox airs on the fornt of his.. might shoot him a pm.

[ShaggyDoo]

GOAT1 is doing a coil over conversion on an EB right now. Link:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=405013&highlight=Static+X

[bronko]

I ran SAW airshox on the front of my old EB, but at that point there wasn't much EB about it. Let me know if you want any pictures.

I remember back in the day I believe Mike at Bent and Twisted did a nice stockish EB with coilovers. Here's a pic of the rig he did:

[Greatlakeoffroad]

Did they run the stock radius arms or did they just link it?

I ran SAW airshox on the front of my old EB, but at that point there wasn't much EB about it. Let me know if you want any pictures.

I remember back in the day I believe Mike at Bent and Twisted did a nice stockish EB with coilovers. Here's a pic of the rig he did:

[bronko]

If I remember it had a radius arm front setup (wristed?), 4 link in the rear and fullwidth axles.

[bronko]

Wait search and you will find...here is the thread:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=224467

and another one he did:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=332608

[ownerbuilt]

If you are trying to keep your rigs COG reasonable and axle in stock general location, I found that crossover steering on hi-steer arms will severely limit uptravel due to clearance issues with the EB oilpan and front crossmember. A greater amount of lift and/or axle relocation could make it possible. I chose to keep my bronco lift around 3" over stock, leave the axle where the most uptravel clearance was available (stock location) and run the GM TRE steering linkage flipped and mounted on top of the stock knuckle location.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=224010&stc=1&d=1137043544

16" travel 2.5's, 7" longer cromo tubed radius arms and 1 1/4" heims. Probably gonna need a HA driveshaft. Working on hydro bump mounts next.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=224011&stc=1&d=1137043544

PS-heres a pic of your truss going in with a rear four link, bitchen product thanks! I cant leave well enough alone so I added some gussesting along the rear :D
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=224012&stc=1&d=1137043544

[Nickm]

Just a bump fer ya. Nice front set up ya got there :smokin:

[fordnut]

If you are trying to keep your rigs COG reasonable and axle in stock general location, I found that crossover steering on hi-steer arms will severely limit uptravel due to clearance issues with the EB oilpan and front crossmember. A greater amount of lift and/or axle relocation could make it possible. I chose to keep my bronco lift around 3" over stock, leave the axle where the most uptravel clearance was available (stock location) and run the GM TRE steering linkage flipped and mounted on top of the stock knuckle location.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=224010&stc=1&d=1137043544

16" travel 2.5's, 7" longer cromo tubed radius arms and 1 1/4" heims. Probably gonna need a HA driveshaft. Working on hydro bump mounts next.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=224011&stc=1&d=1137043544

PS-heres a pic of your truss going in with a rear four link, bitchen product thanks! I cant leave well enough alone so I added some gussesting along the rear :D
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=224012&stc=1&d=1137043544
first off nice setup you got , just a couple questions are those axles full width and if so do you have a overall front view of truck? again looks great. really makes me want to get my ass in gear on mine.

[brocbronc]

I have a pair of brand new coilovers if you are looking for a pair..

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=415493

[Greatlakeoffroad]

Don't need any parts that we make do you? I can do custom laser work also to spec. Thanks Shawn


I have a pair of brand new coilovers if you are looking for a pair..

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=415493

[ownerbuilt]

first off nice setup you got , just a couple questions are those axles full width and if so do you have a overall front view of truck? again looks great. really makes me want to get my ass in gear on mine.

Thanks for the props fellas, I dont wanna hijack this thread. I'll get some pics of the front and post em in a new thread for ya.

[fordnut]

thanks cant wait.