Coils verses leafs

[pokeyYJ]

I thought that I would get the opinions of the members here about coils verses leafs. I know the obvious advantages of both like leafs being simpler and coils having the ability to ride better and flex better. I guess that what I want to know is, is it worth it to convert to coils?

 

[BlackSheep]

TJ = coils = Leads the way (hooah)

 

[ewander]

I'm all for leaf springs...KISS vs. Hooah Keep It Simple Stupid. or was the last one short? I can't remember....

 

[Greg]

Are we saying Stock to Stock? Or Custom to Custom?

If Custom......... (Here we go)........

I'm under the impression that Coils probably have it, but if you're doing a Custom Coil setup, there are so many variables that make up a well-functioning Coil suspension that it makes my head spin! I've been reading about Link suspensions and Building ones own and it's really hard to seperate what works well and what people have made work.

The first time I wheeled a stock TJ, I was blown away! I think Coils kick-butt!

 

[Hickey]

Originally posted by BlackSheep
TJ = coils = Leads the way (hooah)

Um, care to follow "Britney"?

<--- "Britney"

 

[Shawn]

Originally posted by BlackSheep
TJ = coils = Leads the way (hooah)

Care to follow the Blood Hound?

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[BlackSheep]

Follow.....Its like when I used to climb....give me a rope and a trusted belay partner and I'll try anything.

My particular rig may not have everything it takes to do all the same trails you guys do, but I'm happy to give it a shot.

Besides, the poll is for which system we think is better. A great driver with a stock (put your worst case vehicle here) can do as much or more than a less experienced driver with a much more capable machine.

Unfortunately, I have to classify myself as the less experienced driver with a quite capable machine.

All that said, I still think coils are the $#!^
jd

 

[Economos]

Hows about both? Coils + Leafs + wheelbase = XJ.

 

[pokeyYJ]

I like what Greg said, coil setups have so many variables that it make my head spin. I would have to agree that coils on a TJ whoop the leafs on a YJ. But when designing your own the coil setup seems to be too complicated for me.

 

[sukaB]

Coils versus leafs, there shouldnt even be a poll about this....
Easy
Coils are easy-two bolts and your done.
Ride height, dual spring rates, dampening, jumping, travel, and sheer pimp ability to whoop some leaf chump a**.
Yo grandma don't ride no coils in her caddi yo.........

 

[Herzog]

If you get right down to it, I think coils are actually easier to setup and somewhat simpler in certain ways. So that rules out the KISS theory for leafs.

I can tear down and put back together my front end (radius arm w/ coils) a lot faster than my rear (leafs).

Just my input.

Coils > Leafs.

 

[spencurai]

I corrected that error on the poll.....there should be a "both" category!!