King shocks update!

[CLO T4R]

Where in socal are you? I paid $660 here in san diego.

I'm near the Corona area, not too far from SD. hmm...that seems to be the going rate.

 

[T4R_KAI]

I'm near the Corona area, not too far from SD. hmm...that seems to be the going rate.

yeah it is, i touched base with all the shops out here to include ORW and 4WP. Most were in the $1100 range with alignment. The shop i went to is "The Truck Shop"
The Truck Shop

 

[alex_bg]

Guys do any of you know how much does it cost to refurbish Kings? I have an opportunity to purchase a set of Kings w/o compression adjusters with about 20k miles on them and Total Chaos UCAs for $2k OBO. I was just trying to figure out if that's a good deal given the mileage or if buying them new would be the better route.

 

[ALLPRO4]

Guys do any of you know how much does it cost to refurbish Kings? I have an opportunity to purchase a set of Kings w/o compression adjusters with about 20k miles on them and Total Chaos UCAs for $2k OBO. I was just trying to figure out if that's a good deal given the mileage or if buying them new would be the better route.

I got my set from @totalautomotiveperformance for $2700 brand new...


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[turbo8]

Guys do any of you know how much does it cost to refurbish Kings? I have an opportunity to purchase a set of Kings w/o compression adjusters with about 20k miles on them and Total Chaos UCAs for $2k OBO. I was just trying to figure out if that's a good deal given the mileage or if buying them new would be the better route.

Depends how they were used, but 20k isn't much. Unless they are leaking, they are probably good for at least another 30k.

shock rebuild kits run ~$20 a shock
shock shaft ~$60 each
shock lower bearing ~$20 each
shock oil $35 a gallon (probably good for 4 OEM size shocks)

UCA Bushing kit ~$60
UCA uniball kit ~$180

 

[SpeedyKevin]

I'm near the Corona area, not too far from SD. hmm...that seems to be the going rate.

Check out YOta masters, 88 Rotors, or RPM Garage too!

 

[CLO T4R]

Check out YOta masters, 88 Rotors, or RPM Garage too!

Thanks man, I actually installed them a few days after that post.

 

[Jonny_04]

top three vendors where i can purchase King Shocks?

old thread; but i went with Accutune when i purchased my King shocks. great customer service and they will tune your shocks to your specific needs for free if you purchase through them. They still tune shocks for a fee if purchased outside.

 

[Jonny_04]

Guys do any of you know how much does it cost to refurbish Kings? I have an opportunity to purchase a set of Kings w/o compression adjusters with about 20k miles on them and Total Chaos UCAs for $2k OBO. I was just trying to figure out if that's a good deal given the mileage or if buying them new would be the better route.

check out Accutune off road, they service shocks; if you purchase shocks through them they will tune it to your specific needs for free.

 

[blefevre1]

Is anyone running 600lb springs at zero preload? How much lift would that get? I would like to keep the lift to a minimum but wouldn't want the 550 spring in their OEM series.

Currently have 6112/5160 set to ~1.6" in the front and a 10mm spacer in the rear giving a 1.25" rake. I'd like to keep it close to that if possible - not looking to run a 3" lift, but I want to keep the 600lb spring I am familiar with in the 6112 setup. If the King setup gave a 2" lift that would be perfect, but I have a feeling the 600lb spring will give more than that even at zero preload.

 

[ChrisJHarney]

Is anyone running 600lb springs at zero preload? How much lift would that get? I would like to keep the lift to a minimum but wouldn't want the 550 spring in their OEM series.

Currently have 6112/5160 set to ~1.6" in the front and a 10mm spacer in the rear giving a 1.25" rake. I'd like to keep it close to that if possible - not looking to run a 3" lift, but I want to keep the 600lb spring I am familiar with in the 6112 setup. If the King setup gave a 2" lift that would be perfect, but I have a feeling the 600lb spring will give more than that even at zero preload.

You'll need to be more specific regarding any weight over stock that you may be carrying, bumpers, winch, roof rack, etc. All that will contribute to you what lift you will get with the King spring. You'll also want to know what your current spring length is now, and how your current setup is compressing it at static rest.

Also know that you'll never be at true zero preload with the spring installed on the vehicle. All OEM series coilovers from any manufacturer compress the spring to some degree during assembly. What you are probably asking is what your initial lift with the Kings (over or under) will be with no preload added to the assembled coilover vs. your current setup.

Once you have your weight over stock figured out and the length of your current spring in its free as well as it's installed static rest state, most reputable vendors should be able to help you determine where you'll be after install.

You could also try and call King directly and ask, I've found them very helpful.

 

[Daikon]

Finally got my kings, just need to install them. Curious to seeing what people are paying for install?

Where in socal are you? I paid $660 here in san diego.

I'm near the Corona area, not too far from SD. hmm...that seems to be the going rate.

I got quotes around 600-700 also. Ended up doing them myself. If you can afford to pay someone, I would go that route. I have all the tools, but it is very time consuming!

 

[4Energy]

Is anyone with KDSS choosing to use the non KDSS ones? Resi position in the non KDSS ones is pretty baller. Just a little weld for the bracket is all you need right?


and yea, Form over Function :0

Sorry to bump an old thread, but I have this same question. Did some searching and didn't find anything. Wondering if anyone can chime in. Thanks!