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How is the Evolustion Coilover system, especially for the front part?

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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 08:35 AM
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Default How is the Evolustion Coilover system, especially for the front part?

I am planning to upgrade my front suspension to a set of Evo coilover system with King 12" 2.0 shocks, but I don't know how reliable is that system. As the matter of fact, coilover system is kind of different with the traditional coil springs setup, however, the coil springs setup are absolutely reliable, because they sit between the axle and frame, but the coilover system only attached to the axle with a big screw.
I don't do much high speed racing stuff; I use my jeep as a daily drive vehicle and do some rock crawling. I really want to upgrade my front suspension to a set of coilover system, so I need to know that the system is not only cool but also very strong and reliable.
How is the coilover system performance on the highway? Does the coilover shocks mounting area easily breakble?
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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 12:43 PM
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Everyone I hear from who have the Offroad Evo set up says it is amazing on every level, Mel makes quality parts.
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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 12:49 PM
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If I had the money I wouldn't think twice about getting it.
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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 02:03 PM
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We have had ours for almost a year...done a lot of hard core wheeling in Moab and Rubicon, etc. with no issues whatsoever. No regrets at all. Smoother on the highway for sure. You will need longer brake lines, and we also had to get spacers so the tires would not hit them at full turn.
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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 05:52 PM
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Thanks for the replies! I currently have a set of KING 2.5" shocks, however, the shocks from Evo are mostly like 2.0 in shock body's diameter. Will I feel any different when driving? How about I setup two KING 2.0 coilover shocks on each side of the front suspension? Is there anybody done that before?
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