front 12" evo coilovers worth it?
01-01-2010, 05:49 AM
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I'm not positive, but I believe Eddie and Cindy have 14" coilovers now. Trailbud has 12" coilovers with a short arm, ask him. I have Mel's stuff front and rear, do it. they do great all around street or trail.
01-01-2010, 03:03 PM
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Everything I've heard you will not be happier with any other system. I know there a few manufacturers with coilover fronts that are just as good but I heard Mel's setup is as good as anyone's. I talked many times to a few folks in Socal that have got Mel's system and they absolutely love it. I know there a few options on the rear system now but the front is definately hard to beat mels work.
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01-24-2010, 05:19 PM
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01-24-2010, 07:58 PM
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EVO 12" Coilover
You can check my build. If I could do it all over now, I would do the EVO system,. I have seen it articulate in person. It's really second to none. It would be money well spent. Do the Lever too.
03-08-2010, 10:53 PM
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I just installed the 12" on mine. Talked to Mel about the 12 vs 14" He told me that you lose some uptravel on the 14" and if you like going fast, whoops and stuff, the 12" is the way to go, even with the long arm kit. 14" are better if you do mostly crawling.
The install wasn't bad, just took some time....if you can weld, you are set. Positioning the upper and lower mounts was a piece of cake. I highly recommend a plasma cutter for removing the stock suspension in the front....you can't really get a grinder and cut off wheel where you need it in all places....The plasma will save you HOURS!!!
The install wasn't bad, just took some time....if you can weld, you are set. Positioning the upper and lower mounts was a piece of cake. I highly recommend a plasma cutter for removing the stock suspension in the front....you can't really get a grinder and cut off wheel where you need it in all places....The plasma will save you HOURS!!!
03-09-2010, 02:35 PM
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Here are some pics:
I just dialed in the alignment and ride height and took it for a spin, wah ha ha
, so flippin awesome. It rides soooooo nice. I hit some speed bumps real fast on purpose, very nice!
I just dialed in the alignment and ride height and took it for a spin, wah ha ha
, so flippin awesome. It rides soooooo nice. I hit some speed bumps real fast on purpose, very nice!
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03-24-2010, 06:00 PM
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Got any old lift parts you want to donate to me??? haha