Front Coilovers or Shocks....

BondXII · Jan 19, 2013

Torspd said:
XII Performance is working diligently on that

True statement. We closed up shop for a week for some much needed R&R to go visit my parents and some old friends. Heading back in the morning to get back to R&D. Back to working on all the prototypes to make XII Performance just that much better. Stay tuned.

We try not to keep you guys in limbo with our projects. We see too often where an idea pops up, money is deposited, then either things don't happen and get avoided or things look better on paper. No fault to anyone. Just part of the one off business. Hopefully it won't be long (don't ask how soon) since stock height coils and steal drop leaf springs have been the last we have offered as new products. We don't want to rush anything though to prevent a product that isn't our best and get complaints about it. Just not good business sense.

darthyota · Jan 19, 2013

there is another solution to this problem that i stumbled across last year but it does require some fabrication but it allows you to run an off the shelf coil over

Clifford · Jan 19, 2013

if there is no solution by the time I get back, I'm just going to copy Mark's set up, not having coilovers in the front is really holding me back.

Murderface · Jan 19, 2013

What's the big deal? Cut the ends off the stock struts if need be and weld them on some coil overs that are properly sized......problem solved

BondXII · Jan 19, 2013

Murderface said:
What's the big deal? Cut the ends off the stock struts if need be and weld them on some coil overs that are properly sized......problem solved

That was one of the problems. We originally wanted to use a QA1 hybrid since everyone likes the rear shocks so much but there isn't the clearance needed for the a-arm. Have to grind on the bottom of the shock. So it will "fit" but then it's a backyard mod, then QA1 will just laugh if you try to send it back if it should fail. For SOME reason, warranties are voided when you go grinding on parts. Go figure. LOL. We've had other companies make us a prototype but they were not to our standards. When's it's finally right, everyone will be glad for the wait.

sdxrunner619 · Jan 19, 2013

BondXII said:
That was one of the problems. We originally wanted to use a QA1 hybrid since everyone likes the rear shocks so much but there isn't the clearance needed for the a-arm. Have to grind on the bottom of the shock. So it will "fit" but then it's a backyard mod, then QA1 will just laugh if you try to send it back if it should fail. For SOME reason, warranties are voided when you go grinding on parts. Go figure. LOL. We've had other companies make us a prototype but they were not to our standards. When's it's finally right, everyone will be glad for the wait.

....im down for back yard mod.

My entirely truck is back yard mod. :blurock:

Torspd · Jan 19, 2013

^^^ You are a strong exception to the rule. Lol

darthyota · Jan 19, 2013

i like how no one has asked about the solution i found :ahhhhh:

TommyXrunner · Jan 20, 2013

darthyota said:
i like how no one has asked about the solution i found :ahhhhh:

you gotta make a set for your truck and show them off man!

sdxrunner619 · Jan 20, 2013

TommyXrunner said:
you gotta make a set for your truck and show them off man!

^This.

When you explained it to me Anthony, it made absolutely zero sense...:hmmmm2: Just saying...

BondXII · Jan 20, 2013

darthyota said:
i like how no one has asked about the solution i found :ahhhhh:

PM sent. Always up for suggestions. LOL

sdxrunner619 said:
....im down for back yard mod.

My entirely truck is back yard mod. :blurock:

You are the exception.

You ever get your truck straightened out? I saw on Facebook where it was giving you problems.

sdxrunner619 · Jan 20, 2013

BondXII said:
You are the exception. You ever get your truck straightened out? I saw on Facebook where it was giving you problems.

Newp. I still dont know what im gonna do. Only real/safe fix is a new frame... But im not known for taking that option. Due to road crown and having to run less caster then i would like, thanks to my damaged LCA mount, my truck wont go straight (no drifting jokes). Drifts right pretty bad. :thumbdown:

But, in the twisties, having my suspension attached to my truck makes a huge difference...It handles great. :top: I'm pretty much just gonna ignore it for now, until i get the funds for fully adjustable upper and lower control arms. :blurock:

/threadjack

autobodyX · Jan 21, 2013

darthyota said:
i like how no one has asked about the solution i found :ahhhhh:

I guess I'll ask. What is you solution?

BondXII said:
We've had other companies make us a prototype but they were not to our standards. When's it's finally right, everyone will be glad for the wait.

Like a vendor that is proud of what they sell, and willing to stick to a high standard for us! Thank you Buck:top:

darthyota · Jan 22, 2013

sdxrunner619 said:
Newp. I still dont know what im gonna do. Only real/safe fix is a new frame... But im not known for taking that option. Due to road crown and having to run less caster then i would like, thanks to my damaged LCA mount, my truck wont go straight (no drifting jokes). Drifts right pretty bad. :thumbdown:

But, in the twisties, having my suspension attached to my truck makes a huge difference...It handles great. :top: I'm pretty much just gonna ignore it for now, until i get the funds for fully adjustable upper and lower control arms. :blurock:

/threadjack

kevin send me some pics of your current frame woes

sdxrunner619 · Jan 22, 2013

darthyota said:
kevin send me some pics of your current frame woes

They are in my build thread. Around March/April.

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