Desertdude -1997 80 series build up

[Desertdude]

I am still vacillating between the J's and or slees 4" - I am trying to wrap my head around the differences - and the very subjective opinions I am receiving from actual real world use. The issue for me is added weight ( armor and gear load) after the re-suspension work and the possibility of future sagging.

Never too many questions - I have read re read tons of info and asked almost everyone at SnT The nice thing is I could look and see how things were set up and how the suspension is performing at Pismo...

I like the bold look and added height of the 35" tires. But I would like to drive this everyday down the road. So the trade offs begin

Kens stuff was an easy call for me. I have a few more folks to speak with before the actual purchase. :smileeek:

 

[ShottsCruisers]

I am still vacillating between the J's and or slees 4" - I am trying to wrap my head around the differences - and the very subjective opinions I am receiving from actual real world use. The issue for me is added weight ( armor and gear load) after the re-suspension work and the possibility of future sagging.

Never too many questions - I have read re read tons of info and asked almost everyone at SnT The nice thing is I could look and see how things were set up and how the suspension is performing at Pismo...

I like the bold look and added height of the 35" tires. But I would like to drive this everyday down the road. So the trade offs begin

Kens stuff was an easy call for me. I have a few more folks to speak with before the actual purchase. :smileeek:

Both should support your gear just fine. The main diff? 25% added stiffness in Slee's springs vs OME. You're the only one who could know what you like. I couldn't handle the stiff ride but that's ME. WAIT, my ride wil be stiff too. J-springs are HEAVY and my truck will be un-loaded. Wish they had medium J-springs.

 

[Desertdude]

John, thanks for your input. I wonder if I would enjoy that added stiffness? Like the donahoe/deavers on the Tacoma?

Be nice to do it only once but... hey its only money right?

 

[ShottsCruisers]

John, thanks for your input. I wonder if I would enjoy that added stiffness? Like the donahoe/deavers on the Tacoma?

Yep, one-up in stiffness is good. That'd be like having OME vs a stock 80. Going to OME-HEAVY is like two-up from stock. Slee 4" is stiffer yet.
So, not sure of the Taco strategy is comparable.

I do know my 93 has heavy OME (850/863) and unloaded it's TOOOO stiff! Monkey me is putting the same on the Lexus now. I just want the taller springs J's so heavy it is.. I guess we'll pay again in the butt!

 

[clarkrw3]

You are welcome to drive my 6" when in town...at any of the sonic meets or whatever. I love the spring rate (I know shotts doesn't) but I think it is perfect. Much better on and off road then my dad's 2.5 med springs. It is still pretty supple on road and doesn't sway when taking corners. I have had many people marvel at the ride being so tall thinking that it was just right. I guess if it flexes well off road and drives great on road I don't see the problem with the rates. Also consider that you will be running the hanna rear bumper which is a good bit heavier than the slee rear bumper. Also the nice thing with the slee is that it sits level without the futsing.
You might want to look at the slee step sliders....I got them for the wife and I now LOVE them and am so glad i went with them. They don't stick out much and and nice for smaller people trying to get in and out of the truck and look great.

My daily driver is a clubsport 330ci so I am use to a stiffer ride I guess...but I still think the spring rate is perfect on the slee springs.

 

[ShottsCruisers]

You are welcome to drive my 6" when in town...at any of the sonic meets or whatever. I love the spring rate (I know shotts doesn't) but I think it is perfect. Much better on and off road then my dad's 2.5 med springs. It is still pretty supple on road and doesn't sway when taking corners. I have had many people marvel at the ride being so tall thinking that it was just right. I guess if it flexes well off road and drives great on road I don't see the problem with the rates. Also consider that you will be running the hanna rear bumper which is a good bit heavier than the slee rear bumper. Also the nice thing with the slee is that it sits level without the futsing.
You might want to look at the slee step sliders....I got them for the wife and I now LOVE them and am so glad i went with them. They don't stick out much and and nice for smaller people trying to get in and out of the truck and look great.

You know what....it just dwaned on me that this thread is DDudes buildup thread...not mine.

Oh boy....I gotcha now. If I would have loaded the Lexus up (like Dude is) I might a snagged the 6" lift myself.

I guess I beter watch the thread headers.

 

[Desertdude]

Thanks clarkrw3 I may take you up on that offer

Its all good John - we are all sharing info so we all get what we want in the end.

I am still in the reading and asking stage so any real world info is good info.

I like all the extra goods Slee includes in his 4" kit - which does not come with OME heavy kit

as we were... :ylsmoke:

 

[ShottsCruisers]

Thanks clarkrw3 I may take you up on that offer

Its all good John - we are all sharing info so we all get what we want in the end.

***Thanks...BUT...unless I pay attention to who's buildup one's referring I might give a BONEHEAD answer.

I am still in the reading and asking stage so any real world info is good info.

I like all the extra goods Slee includes in his 4" kit - which does not come with OME heavy kit

***For less spring rate (which YOU may not want...less rate) you can buy the same kit, just with J-springs vs Slee springs. The rest is the same. This is what my rig is. Though I tried to get away without panhard and control arm adjusts, and a CV front d-shaft, I couldn't. Basically, I've now bought the Slee 4" lift but with a softer ride.

as we were... :ylsmoke:

Some comments above.

 

[Desertdude]

***For less spring rate (which YOU may not want...less rate) you can buy the same kit, just with J-springs vs Slee springs. The rest is the same. This is what my rig is. Though I tried to get away without panhard and control arm adjusts, and a CV front d-shaft, I couldn't. Basically, I've now bought the Slee 4" lift but with a softer ride.

enter J/K - clear as mud now

***Thanks...BUT...unless I pay attention to who's buildup one's referring I might give a BONEHEAD answer.

truer words were never spoken

I have a clearer view of my direction after speaking with ToolsRus, which is basically to stay on course with the OME J heavies, and see how it drives. Add the correction items one by one if needed. Kevin did suggest to go to the L shocks in the back.

 

[clarkrw3]

I have a clearer view of my direction after speaking with ToolsRus, which is basically to stay on course with the OME J heavies, and see how it drives. Add the correction items one by one if needed. Kevin did suggest to go to the L shocks in the back.

Yes, kevin doesn't like them either....however the person that he wheeled with that had the slee springs were the rear heavies...which IMO are too heavy for difficult wheeling. (at least that is what he told me at our last meet) He said he would be interested to see how mine flex on the trail, but as we are about ready to have a baby any day I am not allowed vary far away from home these days.
I guess by how strongly I feel about the slee's you would think I am a paid sales person.....I'm not!!! but I really love them!

 

[Scott Brady]

I guess by how strongly I feel about the slee's you would think I am a paid sales person.....I'm not!!! but I really love them!

You are just one of the many happy Slee customers. He is a good man.

 

[Desertdude]

Gee lucky me! I get the first post by our esteemed CSC Prez. Welcome Bman :wavey:

Don't you worry to much about that 40 :sport_box - it is getting and Orion along with a pair of Arbs and fuel injection - the plan is - the 40 on the Rubicon in August 06 with my Norcal buds...
you may want to join in :camping:

Glad your here we could use some CB info in the other section

 

[Desertdude]

I am not opposed to the 6" slee lift and 37" tires - I am just wanting to keep a LCG - for riding on the highways - So I am staying with a basic 4" and 35" - But I am sure I could be seduced when I see your rig in person

I know how you feel when something is just right - this is how I feel about the Donahoe Coilovers in my Tacoma - just buy them and forgetaboutit :ar15:

Too many choices for the 80

 

[BMAN]

Gee lucky me! I get the first post by our esteemed CSC Prez. Welcome Bman :wavey:

Don't you worry to much about that 40 :sport_box - it is getting and Orion along with a pair of Arbs and fuel injection - the plan is - the 40 on the Rubicon in August 06 with my Norcal buds...
you may want to join in :camping:

Glad your here we could use some CB info in the other section

Ooh ooh I'm such a CB tech whore lately aren't I? Just had to give ya some ******** bro... wouldn't seem right if I didn't. I see a few CSC members here. Thanks to Alvin for the headsup on this site.

 

[Life_in_4Lo]

Pasquale,
Unless you get a gold bullbar (w/Camry Limited Edition badging), I remain unimpressed :smilies27

I saw the 6" Slee setup perform at the Rubicon- it flexes like a ******** and works great from my impressions.

I want to go Slee 4" eventually- in a couple yrs