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Updated: I just installed the Radlfo 2.0 Extended Travel coilovers up front with Light racing UCA's, and the Radflo 2.0 shocks and springs in the rear.
At first impression, the ride is much more stiff than xreas with the daystar kit. I'm getting some shakes and shimmey's at the moment but I hope they go away after settle. I've only had this setup for a few days, here are my initial thoughts:
In the city, this set up is too stiff and clunky...not impressed.
On the highway, the truck feels great. Firm, stout, handles wonderful.
But offroad...ok, now I get it. The fronts soak up washboard, potholes, etc much much better than the stock with xreas. So much smoother. The rear soaks up bumbs much better, but still a tad too stiff imo.
I'll get some pics up soon. I also have the Whitson Rack, mediclink end links, swaybar bushings, and new 30" led bar coming in a few weeks to wrap up this build for away...until maybe I get a front bumper haha.
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04-09-2013, 10:13 PM
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hmm. don't think I have heard this complaint about the radflo 2.0 yet. Good to know though. hopefully it softens up a bit for you, or you just get used to the new stiffness.
i wonder which is more stiff, radflo or Icon stage 1.
cant wait to see pictures, your 4Runner is damn nice.
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04-09-2013, 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by HOJeepster
Updated: I just installed the Radlfo 2.0 Extended Travel coilovers up front with Light racing UCA's, and the Radflo 2.0 shocks and springs in the rear.
At first impression, the ride is much more stiff than xreas with the daystar kit. I'm getting some shakes and shimmey's at the moment but I hope they go away after settle. I've only had this setup for a few days, here are my initial thoughts:
In the city, this set up is too stiff and clunky...not impressed.
On the highway, the truck feels great. Firm, stout, handles wonderful.
But offroad...ok, now I get it. The fronts soak up washboard, potholes, etc much much better than the stock with xreas. So much smoother. The rear soaks up bumbs much better, but still a tad too stiff imo.
I'll get some pics up soon. I also have the Whitson Rack, mediclink end links, swaybar bushings, and new 30" led bar coming in a few weeks to wrap up this build for away...until maybe I get a front bumper haha.
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I would say that is completely normal. In order to soak up all those high speed bumps/dips well, they have to be somewhat firm on the road...its just the nature of the beast. My Icons are the same way but I enjoy the extra firmness. To me that just means nearly zero body roll, which I love. Also, Radflos and Icons have digressive valving which, from my understanding, gradually get softer as the speed/hits increase (meaning more harsh at low speed) in contrast to Kings, which are progressively valved. I have heard some prefer their (Kings) softer, on-road ride but that's just splitting hairs IMO as it all very subjective.
I can't wait to see your Whitson rack btw, I am seriously considering one of those myself even though I said I never would.
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hmm. don't think I have heard this complaint about the radflo 2.0 yet. Good to know though. hopefully it softens up a bit for you, or you just get used to the new stiffness.
i wonder which is more stiff, radflo or Icon stage 1.
cant wait to see pictures, your 4Runner is damn nice.
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See above. Due to them both sharing the same type of valving, they should ride similar. However, i've never owned Radflos and am currently running old Icons (DR) so I'm not 100% personally.
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04-11-2013, 10:06 PM
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Looks good! Love the close up photos of it all.
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04-11-2013, 10:31 PM
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Sweet looking rig! One of my favorites on here. Clean, simple, and functional.
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05-11-2013, 11:56 PM
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Looks sickkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
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05-12-2013, 12:00 AM
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That is a great picture, and I thoroughly envy that satoshi! Looks so good man, keep up the good work!
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05-12-2013, 12:52 AM
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Man you gotta send me some of those pictures! i love the color and whole look of your truck man, super clean
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05-12-2013, 01:39 AM
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really makes me want a WMW rack, looks great on your 4runner. how is that fairing attached? no interference with the light bar?
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Quote:
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really makes me want a WMW rack, looks great on your 4runner. how is that fairing attached? no interference with the light bar?
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WMW tacked on some bolt holes up front that I simply could attached the fairing too. I picked up a used Yakima 43" fairing for $35 bucks. In order to not block the light bar, I trimmed about 3 inches off the top of the fairing.
Said and done, I was very impressed with the fit and finish of this rack. Everything lined up perfectly even with WMW's addition to my custom requests.
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05-12-2013, 06:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HOJeepster
WMW tacked on some bolt holes up front that I simply could attached the fairing too. I picked up a used Yakima 43" fairing for $35 bucks. In order to not block the light bar, I trimmed about 3 inches off the top of the fairing.
Said and done, I was very impressed with the fit and finish of this rack. Everything lined up perfectly even with WMW's addition to my custom requests.
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If I get the chance to order a rack from him one day I'll probably just ask for the Hojeepster edition then.
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05-12-2013, 07:12 PM
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The satoshi and new rack look great!
Did you do the satoshi yourself or get someone else to?
Any plans to do matching mesh for the bumper grille?
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05-12-2013, 07:46 PM
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Quote:
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The satoshi and new rack look great!
Did you do the satoshi yourself or get someone else to?
Any plans to do matching mesh for the bumper grille?
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I did the mod myself...it took me two times before I was happy with the results.
I actually have a mesh insert in the lower grill too...just a little hard to see from the pics.
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05-12-2013, 07:52 PM
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On second glance I do see the mesh, great job on both.
edit- you got a new bar for the lower one too didn't you?
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Looks great! How did you tint the fog lights?
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