Anybody run BDS 2.5" springs SOA? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Mel85CJ · 09-24-2002, 11:15 AM

Just wondering if anyone ran them - are they soft/stiff etc. My rear leafs are starting to go the other way (knew procratinating about the AWB would bite me in the a**)

Also, any thoughts/comments about this new thinngy-ma-bobby:

http://www.overlanddynamics.com/products_stinger.htm

-Mel

aaronlosey · 09-24-2002, 12:10 PM

i run 2 inch skyjacker yj springs soa in front. any spring just about soa in front is gonna be soft. shackle angle matters too, i have a reversal with a nice angle incorporated.

Kendo · 09-24-2002, 12:32 PM

Yup, I run 'em and have for about 2 years now. THe fronts flattened out just a little and have been well used and abused (read reversed many, many times) and the rears have a Rancho add-a-leaf. I wrapped 3 sets of them in the rear (even with a bar) before finally adding the Rancho leaf. Problem being, I carry a couple hundred pounds of food and gear in the arse end of the Heep and the springs were too soft to hand;e that and flex out at the same time. If you were running lighter, they would be fine without the add-a-leaf. It rides a little "stink buggish" with no weight in it, but flexes and levels out nicely with trail gear loaded up.

Best thing - lifetime warranty, no questions asked!!

AZFJ · 09-24-2002, 02:39 PM

Th local shop here swears by them!!..That's all they use for there spring-overs!!..here are some pics!

AZFJ · 09-24-2002, 02:44 PM

these all have BDS 2.5" springs..( I think rears )

AZFJ · 09-24-2002, 02:57 PM

here you go!

09-24-2002, 11:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mel85CJ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5399 Location: Zelienople, PA Posts: 502	Anybody run BDS 2.5" springs SOA? Just wondering if anyone ran them - are they soft/stiff etc. My rear leafs are starting to go the other way (knew procratinating about the AWB would bite me in the a**) Also, any thoughts/comments about this new thinngy-ma-bobby: http://www.overlanddynamics.com/products_stinger.htm -Mel

09-24-2002, 02:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
AZFJ Rock God Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5600 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 2,488	Th local shop here swears by them!!..That's all they use for there spring-overs!!..here are some pics! Attached Images __________________ I got two things for sure in this world..My word and my balls..I'm not breaking them for anybody! Missing my 40...Shoe leather express jones TLCA Member #13409

09-24-2002, 02:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
AZFJ Rock God Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5600 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 2,488	these all have BDS 2.5" springs..( I think rears ) Attached Images __________________ I got two things for sure in this world..My word and my balls..I'm not breaking them for anybody! Missing my 40...Shoe leather express jones TLCA Member #13409

09-24-2002, 02:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
AZFJ Rock God Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5600 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 2,488	here you go! Attached Images __________________ I got two things for sure in this world..My word and my balls..I'm not breaking them for anybody! Missing my 40...Shoe leather express jones TLCA Member #13409

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09-24-2002, 12:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
aaronlosey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8558 Location: san antonio right now Posts: 586	i run 2 inch skyjacker yj springs soa in front. any spring just about soa in front is gonna be soft. shackle angle matters too, i have a reversal with a nice angle incorporated.

09-24-2002, 12:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kendo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Member # 635 Location: Newcastle, CA Posts: 2,416	Yup, I run 'em and have for about 2 years now. THe fronts flattened out just a little and have been well used and abused (read reversed many, many times) and the rears have a Rancho add-a-leaf. I wrapped 3 sets of them in the rear (even with a bar) before finally adding the Rancho leaf. Problem being, I carry a couple hundred pounds of food and gear in the arse end of the Heep and the springs were too soft to hand;e that and flex out at the same time. If you were running lighter, they would be fine without the add-a-leaf. It rides a little "stink buggish" with no weight in it, but flexes and levels out nicely with trail gear loaded up. Best thing - lifetime warranty, no questions asked!!