Coil Overs?
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JSM
Mephisto
These trucks are cursed
I like the JSM kit for the most part...
For me, i ran into some install issues where I had to cut/grind a few more spots of the frame for clearance that weren't called out in the directions... which was a bit of a pain in the ass because there was no way of knowing this until i had everything installed.
One other thing that I ran into is with the sway bar mount on the drivers side. The holes for the mount are drilled and tapped right underneath one of the supports for the a-arm. So when you go to reinstall the sway bar mount the bolt is too long and hits the support and you can't tighten it down all the way... of course I figured out this problem AFTER I stripped the threads in the A-arm. It's also a bitch to find a shorter replacement bolt to make this work because the head of the bolt has to be quite a bit smaller than most anything you'd find at a local hardware/auto parts store. Even now, my front sway bar clunks when I turn or even put the truck in D.
The weird thing is that I didn't have this issue on the passenger side and if the A-arms are exactly the same just mirrored, I don't know why I would've had this issue. I haven't seen anyone else post a similar problem, unless i got a fluke A-arm that wasn't made right.
Apparently ALL of the kits have their flaws... you just have to pick which ones you're willing to deal with.
For me, i ran into some install issues where I had to cut/grind a few more spots of the frame for clearance that weren't called out in the directions... which was a bit of a pain in the ass because there was no way of knowing this until i had everything installed.
One other thing that I ran into is with the sway bar mount on the drivers side. The holes for the mount are drilled and tapped right underneath one of the supports for the a-arm. So when you go to reinstall the sway bar mount the bolt is too long and hits the support and you can't tighten it down all the way... of course I figured out this problem AFTER I stripped the threads in the A-arm. It's also a bitch to find a shorter replacement bolt to make this work because the head of the bolt has to be quite a bit smaller than most anything you'd find at a local hardware/auto parts store. Even now, my front sway bar clunks when I turn or even put the truck in D.
The weird thing is that I didn't have this issue on the passenger side and if the A-arms are exactly the same just mirrored, I don't know why I would've had this issue. I haven't seen anyone else post a similar problem, unless i got a fluke A-arm that wasn't made right.
Apparently ALL of the kits have their flaws... you just have to pick which ones you're willing to deal with.
ClassicTy
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Has anyone upgraded to the Sportmachines Coilovers? If so what is the best coil (#500 or #600)? What other suspension parts are recommended for this upgrade?
graham1524
Well-known member
Sportmachines uses the JSM design for their front A-arms, the only difference in the kits is the shock manufacturer
Awds10
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Do you have installation instructions for the JSM kit? I got my hands on one but I think I may be missing some items. Impossible to tell without knowing what I should have. Do you have good pictures of yours installed?
@gmemony2: Yeah the Ridetech is the one I saw. I saw the JSM set up like 2-3 years ago, and I feel so stupid for not pulling the trigger back then. that set up was awesome. As far as the SM goes i think they only have the front available. That rear coil over set up is what I was ultimately aiming for =(
SM doesn't post it, but some other owners keep mentioning they do in fact sell something. I have yet to see anyone with one or any pictures. Maybe they bought the plans from JSM or something.
@Sy2622 I forgot about Thorbros. Post up some pics and a build thread if you can. I'd be interested to see how it fits and looks.