Kraton EXB Heavy duty springs

[Prowler666]

Hey all,
Running HW1650 max 6 with 2x 3s 6500mah plus fans etc was making my rig way too heavy for stock springs.
I have managed to find the following springs which are way heavier than stock.
Front stock Springs are 85mm 1.09N/mm(6.2lb/in)
Rear stock springs are 95mm 0.87N/mm (5.0lb/in)

New ones:-
Front 89mm 2.45N/mm (14lb/in)
Rear 101mm 2.1N/mm (12lb/in)
Probably going to get 2 more of the shorter ones for the rear as i feel the 101mm are a bit too long and put on unneeded preload on the shocks, Ordered some heavier shock oil to test but so far handles drops much better

 

[zerocool135]

links please

 

[#ARRMArcfanboy4life]

i plan on getting these heavy duty shocks or just go to the local hardware store and get some that fit

 

[Mr.Duke]

Try screwing the collar adjuster on the shock body down first.

That should be all you need to do to compensate for the minimal extra weight from the upgrades

 

[Prowler666]

Link to where i ordered springs from, Under the stock springs just search for size required
https://www.flexosprings.com/compression-springs
Stock code of shorter ones:- 343728

Try screwing the collar adjuster on the shock body down first.

That should be all you need to do to compensate for the minimal extra weight from the upgrades

Already tried this but not satisfied with the results, the pics were taken after just fitting springs so hadn't put any preload on them.

 

[joeheatherington]

Link to where i ordered springs from, Under the stock springs just search for size required
https://www.flexosprings.com/compression-springs
Stock code of shorter ones:- 343728

Already tried this but not satis

Link to where i ordered springs from, Under the stock springs just search for size required
https://www.flexosprings.com/compression-springs
Stock code of shorter ones:- 343728

Already tried this but not satisfied with the results, the pics were taken after just fitting springs so hadn't put any preload on them.

I have just installed the same springs as you after seeing your post, not tested yet, how have you found them? I was thinking of cutting them down all by 5mm so same as stock. What oil and piston have you ended up using? cheers

Link to where i ordered springs from, Under the stock springs just search for size required
https://www.flexosprings.com/compression-springs
Stock code of shorter ones:- 343728

Already tried this but not satisfied with the results, the pics were taken after just fitting springs so hadn't put any preload on them.

I have just installed the same springs as you after seeing your post, not tested yet, how have you found them? I was thinking of cutting them down all by 5mm so same as stock. What oil and piston have you ended up using? cheers

 

[Prowler666]

I have just installed the same springs as you after seeing your post, not tested yet, how have you found them? I was thinking of cutting them down all by 5mm so same as stock. What oil and piston have you ended up using? cheers

Hey, glad to see you went with those, I have found they work really well on my rig and it handles bigger drops way better than stock. don't cut them down, the ends are closed and imo they work fine as they are. The pistons I'm using atm are M2C with slight mods to them, check my build thread to see what I mean.

 

[joeheatherington]

Hey, glad to see you went with those, I have found they work really well on my rig and it handles bigger drops way better than stock. don't cut them down, the ends are closed and imo they work fine as they are. The pistons I'm using atm are M2C with slight mods to them, check my build thread to see what I mean.

Ahh too late i cut them down tonight! Manged to close the ends though and they look nearly as good as factory was quite impressed with how it went! They not feeling too good though when I tested earlier, car wanted to roll over in corners but I only have 1200 CST in at the moment, no emulsion caps. What oil would you recomend? Cheers wil check out your build thread

 

[Djhammy]

my kraton v5 is just over 16lbs..lots of add ons. does anyone have a good source for either stronger springs or better shocks in the u.s.?

 

[Boojoe]

my kraton v5 is just over 16lbs..lots of add ons. does anyone have a good source for either stronger springs or better shocks in the u.s.?

East tactics has some great info

 

[Djhammy]

that was awhile ago.... i went with gpm shocks, much better

 

[Moirae]

that was awhile ago.... i went with gpm shocks, much better

GPM shocks? or springs? their shocks are nice?

 

[Djhammy]

complete shocks,they have the double springs, front ones arent as wide as oe or as both the rears but they def are stiffer.

GPM shocks? or springs? their shocks are nice?

 

[ERS]

I just ordered these new springs based off of East Tactics YouTube recommendation, US supplier.

Rear - 8.2 lbs/in
https://www.mwcomponents.com/shop/sp-co-a-13303?variant=1517541

Front - 9.4 lbs/in
https://www.mwcomponents.com/shop/sp-co-a-13303?variant=1517540

F&R - 10 lbs/in
https://www.mwcomponents.com/shop/sp-co-a-10265?variant=1504334

I’ll test these with 3Kcst & 5Kcst fluid, M2C emulsion caps and piston kit, also 4mm standoffs.