Project-JK Gets Off Road Evolution EVO-flex - Part 1: Front Coil Overs
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Doubt it. Mel would obviously be the one to ask but with a set-up like this you want a welded shock mount in place. You don't spend that kinda money for a bolt on shock kit. This is really a top of the line performance front end kit and King is the leader when it comes to custom racing shocks. Not to downplay it at all but despite the pics of the cutting and welding it's really not that crazy of an install.
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You mentioned the on-road ride is outstanding. Did you have to adjust any of the steering geometry? How do you feel the kit would handle during an emergency panic stop or lane change compared to your other lift kits? Did you gain or lose any lift with this kit?
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Also, does this kit reduce the head bobbling on approaches full of little bowling ball sized rocks?
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Long download (15-20 min) but shows the EVO in action during a recent trip.
http://dc14.4shared.com/download/599.../SwampLake.wmv
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Can this be installed on ANY lift, and how much does this thing cost???
Should I do the Hemi first, and then this? Or visa-versa???
(Not that I have the dough to do either, but DAMN I want to do both!)
WOL, would you say that you think this is a safer on road system?
The off road flex is crazy. I don't know how you manage to be so reserved in comparing this to ANY long arm. I have nowhere near that kind of flex.
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as TYCOON12 has already stated, everything stays the same - the wiring just gets rerouted a bit to allow for more droop.
yup
there has been talk of this but honestly, i would just have it burned in as that's what will serve you best.
honestly, i don't know if i could have said it better myself
there has been talk of this but honestly, i would just have it burned in as that's what will serve you best.
Doubt it. Mel would obviously be the one to ask but with a set-up like this you want a welded shock mount in place. You don't spend that kinda money for a bolt on shock kit. This is really a top of the line performance front end kit and King is the leader when it comes to custom racing shocks. Not to downplay it at all but despite the pics of the cutting and welding it's really not that crazy of an install.
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That is amazing flex. Wayoflife, could you give some insight on the on-road performance? How does it ride? Also how much are we looking at to have the entire front end done? I'm making a trip out there in spring 2009 and would like to start saving to possibly have this done while I'm out there. Appreciate it!