Coil spacers

scheetz21 · Mar 20, 2011

hello, im wondering if i put coil spacers under my ranger if i need to do anything besides align it. then if i want original stance, put 2 inch shackles in back?? thanks in advance butch.

legoms013 · Mar 20, 2011

No all you'll need is an alignment afterwards.

For the rear, a set of Beltech shackles will perk it up about 1.5". If you need more than that get a AAL or another block.

shane96ranger · Mar 20, 2011

scheetz21 said:
hello, im wondering if i put coil spacers under my ranger if i need to do anything besides align it. then if i want original stance, put 2 inch shackles in back?? thanks in advance butch.

What are you planning on using for coil spacers? About everyone on here will steer you away from anything but washer stacks. I have a set ready to go into mine right now. I'm into them about 20 bucks with the can of spray paint. Here's a pic:

Surrey · Mar 20, 2011

Just make sure you buy washers that are big enough. 1 3/8" inside diameter is what you want I think...
I bought smaller than that, and now have to use a drill and grinding stone to make the holes a bit bigger, because they dont clear the bolt head on the bottom of the bolt that screws into the axle beam and holds the spings. I could have just bought more washers, but that was more expensive then a $4 grinding stone. for 14 washers, total cost was about $15, although Im only planning on using 6 per side (the extra two are to level it out if needed)

dirttrackracer · Mar 20, 2011

how safe is that? and reliable? long story i bent my 3in lift couls and i have stock back on front. and i want to levil it back out.

legoms013 · Mar 20, 2011

Washers as spacers are completely safe, even un-welded. Don't let anyone tell you that they are not.

Everyone and their brother here on TRS has run them at one time or another for the last 10 years with no problems.
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shane96ranger · Mar 20, 2011

legoms013 said:
Washers as spacers are completely safe, even un-welded. Don't let anyone tell you that they are not.

I only welded them because I saw a video that had them welded on youtube. I agree though, they would be fine without welding them.

sfwjesse · Mar 20, 2011

safe enough.....ive been running them for a few years now...havent budged.

scheetz21 · Mar 20, 2011

oh well its not worth buying the 50 dollar ones off ebay??? and how much higher is the back than the front?? 2 in?

rkneeshaw · Mar 20, 2011

1-3/8" nominal size washers actually have a ID of about 1-5/8".
1-1/4" nominal size washers actually have a ID of about 1-3/8".

I'm going to use fastenal's website to make sure I get the exact size I need based on ID and OD measurements.

Can someone confirm they are 1-3/8" ID that we need, and not 1-3/8" nominal size washers?

legoms013 · Mar 20, 2011

Right here:

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/WasherCoilSpacers.htm

Irokranger93 · Mar 20, 2011

These washers have a 1-3/8 inch inside diameter with a 3-inch outside diameter to match the coil spring seat.
why not this thing
http://www.amazon.com/Daystar-KJ09108BK-Comfort-Spring-Spacer/dp/B001GH5OF2/ref=pd_rhf_shvl_4

rkneeshaw · Mar 20, 2011

Yes, thats exactly what I wanted to confirm, thank you!

The tech article mentions 1-3/8" washers, and then later specifies a 1-3/8" ID.... which, as you have pictured, are two different things. Obviously whats important is that the ID is 1-3/8 and OD is 3", which is a 1-1/4" nominal size washer.

railman · Mar 20, 2011

Irokranger93 said:
These washers have a 1-3/8 inch inside diameter with a 3-inch outside diameter to match the coil spring seat.
why not this thing
http://www.amazon.com/Daystar-KJ09108BK-Comfort-Spring-Spacer/dp/B001GH5OF2/ref=pd_rhf_shvl_4

because the Daystars can do this......

that is what happened to mine after less than 6 months.....the washers were just like the day I put them in when I got my new springs for my lift almost 2 years later.....

l8r, John

legoms013 · Mar 20, 2011

Washers are the way to go, the daystars deteriorate, and the aluminum ones crack. Don't even get me started on the rubber ones that "thread" into the coil windings.

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