JBA adjust a strut coilovers..

Sport · **Posted:** Mon Dec 14, 2009 12:23 pm

I just got an email about these new coilovers JBA has. Looks like a good setup, has my interest.

http://jeepinbyal.com/JBA-Adjust-A-Strut.aspx

I am sure no one on here is running the setup yet. Whos KK, is that Digger?

Whoops, just found the price tag 1300.00, sorry too rich for me.

2006 KJ · **Posted:** Mon Dec 14, 2009 1:01 pm

oh but they are so sweet. if you didnt already have a lift these would be a great option. how does the spring rate work with these? i had to change my springs from the 927's to 970's when i added the bumper and winch.. not really to gain height but to get the firm ride back up front. so i understand you can crank up the coil overs to get hight but does that change the spring rate too?

http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/v ... c&start=60

there's diggers awesome setup

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Mon Dec 14, 2009 1:52 pm

First that is the price tag for the 4" lift coil overs.................

Second, I believe they are progressive coils. I know they are modeled after the OME 927's....................

Sport · **Posted:** Mon Dec 14, 2009 1:54 pm

They are nice for sure. I want to say yes, when you compress or slightly over compress you are increasing the tension on the spring also increasing the rate? Sounds like it may also lead to premature wear but I am not sure.

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Mon Dec 14, 2009 1:58 pm

I don't think it will lead to faster wear rates.......

Yes, as you increase the pre-load on the spring, you are increasing the overall spring rate

Quicksilversurf917 · **Posted:** Mon Dec 14, 2009 7:00 pm

These look really nice and im looking into getting them. How much are they (I couldnt find a price)? and its supposed to gice you 2.5"? basically replacing OME coils or the franky? I cant find anymore info on them....

Libertad · **Posted:** Mon Dec 14, 2009 7:10 pm

i was drooling over these yesterday. they look great. I guess when you're the only company producing a part you can charge whatever you like. I say that because they are fairly pricey at 1300 bux. Nevertheless, if I had 1300 bux at my disposal I'd be buying these in a heartbeat.

Question: Are these only for a 4" lift? Would they not work for a 2.5" since they are adjustable?

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Mon Dec 14, 2009 7:39 pm

They are only for the 4.0 lift only because of the length of the whole assembly.

tommudd · **Posted:** Mon Dec 14, 2009 7:51 pm

for what you get not really too pricey!

Whoops wait thats right most don't want to spend more than 50 bucks on a great riding lift :lol:

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Mon Dec 14, 2009 7:51 pm

$1300 is a deal for what you will get,probably $500-$600 alone just for those shocks.

tommudd · **Posted:** Mon Dec 14, 2009 7:53 pm

Dang Troy , posted about the same response at the same time!

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Mon Dec 14, 2009 7:55 pm

I'm glad you two understand the price

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Mon Dec 14, 2009 8:01 pm

tommudd wrote:

Dang Troy , posted about the same response at the same time!

Quote:

Diggerfreek

Laughing I'm glad you two understand the price Cool

Hey I'll pay the money for quality and great customer service anyday.

Quicksilversurf917 · **Posted:** Mon Dec 14, 2009 10:42 pm

yea ill agree its a good price....but just a TAD outta my league for money :cry:

Sport · **Posted:** Tue Dec 15, 2009 2:40 pm

I am not saying that they aren't worth the price tag, just not worth it for my needs.

So what would be the lift amount fully uncranked 4" and fully cranked?

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Tue Dec 15, 2009 3:07 pm

Sport wrote:

I am not saying that they aren't worth the price tag, just not worth it for my needs.

So what would be the lift amount fully uncranked 4" and fully cranked?

Don't know yet :twisted:

Malin had estimated that I would reach the 4" mark if I had compressed the spring to either 9.25" or 9.50". Right now at 9.25", I'm netting 4.75" up front

Quicksilversurf917 · **Posted:** Tue Dec 15, 2009 5:51 pm

well if your getting 4.75", thats WAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY tooooo much for the KJ, the CV's would cry the second those got put o

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Tue Dec 15, 2009 5:53 pm

Quicksilversurf917 wrote:

well if your getting 4.75", thats WAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY tooooo much for the KJ, the CV's would cry the second those got put o

Thats just at the level I have the coils compressed..... also remember that the KK has a longer clevis then the KJ :wink:

tommudd · **Posted:** Tue Dec 15, 2009 6:01 pm

Plus not everyone measures a lift the same way
some would call mine a 4 .75 inch lift due to looking at the stock KJ as being 18 inches from middle of the wheel to the flare.
So something else to think about.
Until "someone" :wink:

gets one on a KJ and does some comparisons I don't think we can say what/when or where :shock:

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Tue Dec 15, 2009 6:14 pm

So how do you measure tom?

JBA adjust a strut coilovers..

Who is online