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Nissan Armada Springs
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FMFHMMWV
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Thank you! They are scheduled to arrive on 06sept. Will probably install a week or two after.
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They used to be pretty fast but I think more people are doing it. I used to also pay 89 a pair shipped.
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I think I paid about 120 shipped to San Diego. I'm super stoked. I also have an m1114 but I think that already sits higher than the m1123. Will have to do a side by side comparison for you guys. I'm swapping out busted lifters and marred pushrods in the m1114 and swapping the turbo. Should run slick after I'm done.
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How much should I cut off the top?
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So I cut 1 round off the top of a 4x4 armada rear spring. Hope I did this right. It's going on the front of the m1123. Going to be compressing the armada spring to get it in. Left spring is armada and right is stock front m1123.
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Make sure you losen the a arm bushings so it will drop down as far as possible. I put mine on m998. It was difficult to get in. It will ride better but nowhere near as good as with aftermarket shocks. I have cepek adjustible and they are on setting 3 in a 0-9 range. Rides very well.
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I want a set for sure but won't afford it for another year or so after I finish this doctoral program. In the mean time it's stock shocks for me. I'm trying to fit 42's. Any thought on the tire size?
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That's big, high odds of breaking if you really go offroading. Should be pretty fast top end!
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What brand/ type spring compressors are you using?
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Hi, sorry about missing your question, I just now saw your post. I have not done anything to the springs, my springs and overall suspension is very smooth with the tires around 25psi and was just looking for more lift as I feel the truck looks on the lower side.
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I had cut one rig off of the passenger side, I'll have to cut another on the front driver side but maybe add spacers. Might do rear spacers after I get new wheels and tires. I kind of wish I didn't cut anything off but hind sight 20/20
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I know this will probably sound stupid.. but gotta ask since I keep seeing them in the listings when looking for armada springs..
Iam running across " Air/Coil Spring Rear W/Package Big Tow 08-15 ARMADA 56200 ZV50A 280092"
they look like an air shock w/ internal spring..
cound these possibly be used and work in this application? would be neat to have adjustable air ride! assuming all the related air parts were obtained..
OR... as a seprate aftermarket air bladder that goes INSIDE the armada spring...
Iam running across " Air/Coil Spring Rear W/Package Big Tow 08-15 ARMADA 56200 ZV50A 280092"
they look like an air shock w/ internal spring..
cound these possibly be used and work in this application? would be neat to have adjustable air ride! assuming all the related air parts were obtained..
OR... as a seprate aftermarket air bladder that goes INSIDE the armada spring...
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what do you guys think about THIS process of removing / replacing springs.. from someone in the "industry" ???it looks like he left so details out?
www.clubfrontier.org
How To-Replace Up-Armored Humvee Shocks and Springs
www.clubfrontier.org
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I used some spring compressors on the 4x4 armada spring to squeeze them onto the front with a spacer. I did cut off one ring and after doing so realized that it didnt lift like I wanted so I added the spacer. not I think I might have it to where I want it. If I could have done it all over again, I wouldn't have cut anything and just put the spring on without a spacer.
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coolboatguy
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It's not stupid. That is an airbag that acts like a helper spring. You relocate the shock to the outside, weld in plates and install the airbag so if you are carrying extra weight you will ride level. I am making a kit for this. That way you get the softer ride and the option for level ride with a heavy load.
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I just pry them out into a trash can with a moving blanket. They damn near fall out when you loosen everything up.what do you guys think about THIS process of removing / replacing springs.. from someone in the "industry" ???it looks like he left so details out?
How To-Replace Up-Armored Humvee Shocks and Springs
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I will be watching for this kit and following progress!
thanks!