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Matt Man · 12-28-2009, 05:18 PM

how on earth do coil spacers work? im looking to do a 3 inch coil spacer on my truck and i have no idea how they work... i know what they do but does anyone have pics of them installed?

**kev2809** · 12-28-2009, 05:44 PM

they slide between the springs and it kinda stretches out the spring i guess you could say. my friend had some on his accord when he put 20's on it. they were only 1" but it did raise it up a little to clear the tires

smashingchuck · 12-28-2009, 08:41 PM

If it's a 3" coil spacer than it is probably just a block that goes in between the spring and the upper spring pocket. See pic #1.

They also make twist in spacers that go betwen the coils of the spring itself. They are generally known for making the ride a little harsh and are prone to failure. See pic #2.

**kev2809** · 12-28-2009, 09:05 PM

i think your right. the twist in ones was only an inch, the 3" block makes more sense to install in between the spring and spring pocket

PJsthnam · 01-02-2010, 07:47 PM

to bad these are for jeeps...great concept.

http://store.jksmfg.com/merchant2/me...de=Coil_Spring

12-28-2009, 08:41 PM	#3
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: how do ? If it's a 3" coil spacer than it is probably just a block that goes in between the spring and the upper spring pocket. See pic #1. They also make twist in spacers that go betwen the coils of the spring itself. They are generally known for making the ride a little harsh and are prone to failure. See pic #2. Attached Images __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

12-28-2009, 09:05 PM	#4
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: how do ? i think your right. the twist in ones was only an inch, the 3" block makes more sense to install in between the spring and spring pocket __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

01-02-2010, 07:47 PM	#5
PJsthnam Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sacramento, Ca. Posts: 66	Re: how do ? to bad these are for jeeps...great concept. http://store.jksmfg.com/merchant2/me...de=Coil_Spring __________________ 72 GMC Custom Camper 84 Shovelhead

12-28-2009, 05:18 PM	#1
Matt Man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buhl, Idaho Posts: 1,438	how do ? how on earth do coil spacers work? im looking to do a 3 inch coil spacer on my truck and i have no idea how they work... i know what they do but does anyone have pics of them installed? __________________ 86 c30 crew cab dually 454/400 4/6 drop SOLD 1-8-11 1981 chevy K10 short Bed Scottsdale SOLD 10-26-2020 67 GMC Stepside Straight six/3 on the tree "The Peach" 2020 Silverado Double Cab LT Z71 5.3 8 speed Daily Driver K10 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671934 The Peach build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733903 Last edited by Matt Man; 12-28-2009 at 05:18 PM.

12-28-2009, 05:44 PM	#2
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: how do ? they slide between the springs and it kinda stretches out the spring i guess you could say. my friend had some on his accord when he put 20's on it. they were only 1" but it did raise it up a little to clear the tires __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]



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