Looks awesome!!! Very clean looking... Looking like the best setup of all so far...
New video of the fox 2.5 bump and National springs
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It will work on all model years including stock springs, Deavers and Nationals
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Very appreciated
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I thought you might like it...
f16YODA
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Looks like your running this setup with non-stock springs, right? My question is, how will this rig stand up to stock springs? I anticipate they will get much more work since the stock springs aren't progressive like Deavers are. Am I off-base here or is that a realistic assessment?
Badass setup regardless. I already have my drool on.
Have at you!
- YODA
Badass setup regardless. I already have my drool on.
Have at you!
- YODA
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Looks like this should have been installed at Dearborn!
For use with the stock springs, could I keep the stock lift blocks and switch them side to side and use the lift block shelves for the bump pads?
For use with the stock springs, could I keep the stock lift blocks and switch them side to side and use the lift block shelves for the bump pads?
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Looks like your running this setup with non-stock springs, right? My question is, how will this rig stand up to stock springs? I anticipate they will get much more work since the stock springs aren't progressive like Deavers are. Am I off-base here or is that a realistic assessment?
Badass setup regardless. I already have my drool on.
Have at you!
- YODA
Your assessment is dead on. The stock springs are shit. In order to get the most out of the full package you would want to run either the National Springs or Deavers. The National Springs you see in the video is what will be offered in the full package. They were designed specifically with this kit in mind...
If you do end up running stock springs for a while, you will not over work that bump. It's the same kind of fox 2.5inch that you see on trophy trucks. Here is another nice little fact. If you our going for a long haul, or a long off road trip with the bed loaded up with tons of extra weight, then you can add a little more nitrogen to firm them up a bit.
Think of it this way, your back will give out long before the bump does on a long pre-run with the stock leaf.
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There will be a full write up and video on how to install all 3 stages of the rear kit. But to answer your question about flipping the blocks from side to side, no need. The impact pad will slide under the block and the wings will just rest on the inside as always.
You wouldn't want to flip sides because the blocks are at an angle so the rear pinion angle stays correct. This was all factored in by National when the springs were being tested.
Hope this answers your question.
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Was wondering what lift those nationals give the truck and the distance between the strike pad and the hydraulic bump. I like how they are shorter i think its the best working kit (from the videos i have seen). Can you elaborate on the nationals in comparison to the deavers? Thanks!
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Deavers are a very good Quality Spring that anyone should be proud to own. To be honest for the developer, the choice came down to personal experience and relationship with National. They have always offered great customer support with prompt and timely responses. The major difference between the two as of right now is, The National Springs were hand fit to work with the kits design, as oppose to a larger production run with the Deavers. The bed was loaded with 850lbs and National has seen the slow motion video clips for an honest assesment. They are pleased and couldn't be happier. Ride height with the normal setup is about 1 inch lower than stock. The bump stop sits 3 3/8in from the impact pad. Its hasn't touched once during daily driving no matter the size of the dip or speedbump.
All the company info has been sent to Birdman, so we anticipate the release of everything tonight.
Thanks,
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"Our springs are built here in our shop in El Cajon. We only use spring steel
from the USA or Canada, no materials from China or India. Each spring is
hand fit and assembled in house to ensure quality. We put the same
workmanship into these springs as we do for customers like Robby Gordon, Rob
MacCachran, and Ivan Stewart.
National Spring, Inc".
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