Axle travel

[pokeyYJ]

What would you guy say is a good limit to downward travel? On my Rover the rear coils have what are called "cones" and it allows the coil to unseat from the frame and then guides it back to its original position. When I get fully flexed out, the coil drops about 5-6 inches away from the frame. After the point were the spring is no longer putting pressure on the tire, it is just the weight of the assembly on the tire right?

Is there any use for this besides looks?

 

[Hickey]

It's the same thing on TJ's, the coil is only captured at one end.

 

[pokeyYJ]

Originally posted by Hickey
It's the same thing on TJ's, the coil is only captured at one end.

Yeah, but is there any use for that last 5-6 inches of travel when the coil drops out?

 

[Hickey]

Not in my opinion. It isn't pulling the chassis in a downward motion with it, so it is totally unloaded. but it probably wasn't design to be applied to that much flex.

 

[TigerStripe40]

I thought those rangies had air suspension?
Or does this rover have an Aftermarket coil conversion kit?

 

[sukaB]

Those guide posts are there to keep the coil centered and they act as a guide to reseat the coil as well..Besides provide bumpstop post for proper lenght.
It is always a good idea to capture the coil on both ends but remember that if you tend to use the spring as a limiter it will fatigue that spring and cause it to settle or act up..
Custom limiter straps is a good way to go...