What springs to run on Gen 1 with Gen 2 shock and bucket conversion?

[ograptor]

Sdhq has Gen 1 spring perches listed at 55 bucks a piece. Maybe give them a call and see if they have or can get them for the Gen 2 shocks

 

[TomDirt]

Kartek also carries the Gen 1 spring perch, but neither has the Gen 2. I'm going to keep hunting for used ones, even if I have to get one at a time.

 

[2012SCSVT]

Kartek also carries the Gen 1 spring perch, but neither has the Gen 2. I'm going to keep hunting for used ones, even if I have to get one at a time

Are you abandoning the svc collars just because you think they will hit the axle or have you confirmed your set up?

 

[TomDirt]

The internet says they hit Trackmotive axles, but the bigger dia Gen 2 coils definitely hit the tubular UCA's. Plan B is to use the old Gen 1 coil spring with a short RPG lift collar. Hopefully I'll have Gen 2 dampening & travel, with the Gen 1 spring rate, and it definitely needs a limit strap. I just ordered Icon's Gen 1 leaf springs today; already installed the KHC rear shock mounts and Gen 2 Fox 3.0 rear shocks.

 

[2012SCSVT]

Copy, okay well they did hit mine but like I mentioned I have modified my shock and shock geometry. So you may be good on the axle side, it's worth checking.

 

[TomDirt]

I also really want to get UCA's that can be aligned in place (& get rid of that lower arm alignment setup); so right now the billet ones are the only option. As usual, the correct answer is spend more,money

 

[2012SCSVT]

I would recommend keeping the slots personally. It's such a pita to have an alinement done on uppers alone.

I ended up welding the alinement cam bases to the lower mounts and it makes alinements quick and easy and the guys can get it precise. I have not had an issue or a slippage.

I domt really have a good picture on my phone but you can see it here:

 

[TomDirt]

That's what I've got right now. The spc bolts and cams kit. I guess I'll keep them as is.

 

[2012SCSVT]

That's what I've got right now. The spc bolts and cams kit. I guess I'll keep them as is.

Now just weld the spc plates to the truck and you are set!

 

[TomDirt]

Now just weld the spc plates to the truck and you are set!

Does bugger welding count? In that case, I'm done!