The build/re-build of Gruff

Ddays · Jun 10, 2020

MericaMade said:
Same question.

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missed that the first time. More in front than in the rear. It's an 1-1/2 or so in front. An inch or so in the rear. My daughter snagged the keys so I'll measure it when she gets back.

We adjusted it so that we had clearance everywhere when flexing and as is I'm not rubbing anywhere. And I'm only running 2" of bump stops in front. The Synergy mounts have the bumps sitting a little lower than the King mounts seem to.

wjtstudios · Jun 10, 2020

Ddays said:
missed that the first time. More in front than in the rear. It's an 1-1/2 or so in front. An inch or so in the rear. My daughter snagged the keys so I'll measure it when she gets back.

We adjusted it so that we had clearance everywhere when flexing and as is I'm not rubbing anywhere. And I'm only running 2" of bump stops in front. The Synergy mounts have the bumps sitting a little lower than the King mounts seem to.

Thank you!

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Brute · Jun 10, 2020

I’m thinking half doors and a burnout holding a spam musubi...

19YJ94 · Jun 10, 2020

Looks great Jerry, some cool trail pics also. Glad to see your enjoying it after that long wait.

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MericaMade · Jun 10, 2020

Ddays said:
missed that the first time. More in front than in the rear. It's an 1-1/2 or so in front. An inch or so in the rear. My daughter snagged the keys so I'll measure it when she gets back.

We adjusted it so that we had clearance everywhere when flexing and as is I'm not rubbing anywhere. And I'm only running 2" of bump stops in front. The Synergy mounts have the bumps sitting a little lower than the King mounts seem to.

Nice, I'm sitting about 1 5/8 all around but that's after a few adjustments. I am in the same boat as you with ride height. I wish it was a little lower then it sits now but I'm getting use to it. Your setup looks great!!!

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fiend · Jun 10, 2020

Clutch said:
No doors are way better than half doors!

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Unless you are in PA? [emoji57]

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Ddays · Jun 10, 2020

Brute said:
I’m thinking half doors and a burnout holding a spam musubi...

Lol, the Musubi part I can handle. The other two are gonna have to wait for future upgrades.....

19YJ94 said:
Looks great Jerry, some cool trail pics also. Glad to see your enjoying it after that long wait.

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Thanks Ric - appreciate it!

MericaMade said:
Nice, I'm sitting about 1 5/8 all around but that's after a few adjustments. I am in the same boat as you with ride height. I wish it was a little lower then it sits now but I'm getting use to it. Your setup looks great!!!

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Did yours settle in at all? I'll probably play around a little with adjustments before the Moab trip but I've got an awful good baseline to start with.

fiend said:
Unless you are in PA? [emoji57]

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Nah, there are a few isolated spots/municipalities but for the vast majority of the state there aren't many issues.

jeffj · Jun 10, 2020

Looking great!! Can’t wait to see gruff flexing on the trail.

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MericaMade · Jun 10, 2020

Yes, it did settle in a lot after initial install. I started at 1/2 preload, then 1 inch, now 1 5/8 inch. So far its sitting and riding nice.

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Saharaunlmtd · Jun 11, 2020

Gruff is looking awesome! Glad to see it’s finally all buttoned up. It’s hard to to get jealous of all that CO flex...

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MericaMade · Jun 13, 2020

Any updates? Everything going good and feeling good?

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Ddays · Jun 14, 2020

MericaMade said:
Any updates? Everything going good and feeling good?

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I was VERY happy with the whole setup. Honestly I don't think I'll change a damn thing. I've heard some guys say that coils ride better on-road but I find the opposite.It rides fantastic on the road and off. I haven't been able to do anything too fast offroad yet, so I'm curious to see how that goes. The new high clearance are gold. So nice not having to get hung up on those anchors. Articulation is great and so far all I'm running is 2" bumps. I'm really having fun finding out the new capabilities. :thumb:

-AINOKEA- · Jun 14, 2020

Ddays said:
I was VERY happy with the whole setup. Honestly I don't think I'll change a damn thing. I've heard some guys say that coils ride better on-road but I find the opposite.It rides fantastic on the road and off. I haven't been able to do anything too fast offroad yet, so I'm curious to see how that goes. The new high clearance are gold. So nice not having to get hung up on those anchors. Articulation is great and so far all I'm running is 2" bumps. I'm really having fun finding out the new capabilities. :thumb:

Just got caught up on this. Your rig looks amazing! Congrats on getting all that done. Trail shots look dope... and thanks again for the shocks!

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Ddays · Jun 14, 2020

-AINOKEA- said:
Just got caught up on this. Your rig looks amazing! Congrats on getting all that done. Trail shots look dope... and thanks again for the shocks!

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Thanks! You're gonna love those kings - they're awesome shocks. :thumb:

Ddays · Jun 19, 2020

So I just stopped down at the shop that did this install to BS with the guys and Matt - you'll see him in one of the pics here, gave me a flash drive with all of the progress pics he took. He did an awesome job and there are so many pics to look through. I'm just gonna drop the best 30 or so all at once that shows the progression without comment. I don't know about anyone else, but I love progress pics and seeing how shit gets installed on build threads.