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**CLOSED**ADS vs King - Group Buy**

Discussion in 'Deals & Group Buys' started by ramonortiz55, Oct 21, 2019.

  1. Oct 21, 2019 at 1:56 PM
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    ramonortiz55

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    ADS vs King Suspension group buy!

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    So what's it gonna be?

    From the Headstrong website:


    https://www.headstrongoffroad.com/store/c42/Toyota.html


    Details:

    • Free Shipping to Lower 48 States
    • Minimum 5 buyers to qualify for discount
    • Most items are in stock, in stock items will ship within 3 days.
    • No added cost for coil swaps (providing MFG provides such option)
    • Group buy valid for full kits and partial kits (just coilovers, just rears, etc)
    • Not valid on orders placed before GB start date
    • Pricing is PRIVATE. Do NOT SHARE or POST!
    • Taxes applicable for California residents

    PM @HeadStrong Off-Road or @ramonortiz55 for pricing and post on this thread to be added to the list!


    If you are interested in this:


    Sign up by replying to this thread. Don’t chicken out. You are either in or you aren’t. NO maybe, no waiting on the wife, gf or bf to get permission. There is enough time to make up your mind or find a doctor to sell your kidney or pawn your wife’s jewelry. If you are on the fence to see if it’ll go up to max discount before you jump in, you are HOLDING the group buy back. Don’t be that dude.
     
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  2. Oct 21, 2019 at 1:56 PM
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    List:

    1. @ramonortiz55 - ADS
    2. @filmtaco (IG) - Kings
    3. @RedBeard1 - Kings
    4. @hualampeter - Kings
    5. @ChargedSHOTaco - ADS
    6. @tacomarin - ADS
    7. @2016SR5CO (tundras) - ADS
    8. @peter_del (IG) - ADS
    9. @toyotalove - ADS
    10. @Nroberts669 - ADS
    11. @Sideways1 - ADS
    12. @Gruber1922 - ADS
    13. @The Boat Oar - ADS
    14. @ctdomain (tundras) - ADS
    15. @danthefitman (t4r.org) - Kings
    16. @meeksodorifto (4runners) - Kings
    17. @huyner - ADS
    18. @kwe1985 (tundras) - ADS
    19. @RC84 - Kings
    20. random Matt dude - King
    21. @jaywrx7 - ADS
    22. @Crasyrapy - Kings
    23. @mytacotruckisnice - ADS
    24. @slick7108514 - Kings
    25. @fdatx2 - ADS
    26. @Ironik Taco - Kings
    27. @RETR0spec - Kings
    28. @Tim_Sol (IG) - ADS
    29. @Faulconer226 - King
    30. @gleek48 - ADS
    31. @ChadsPride - ADS
    32. @justin_higgins_ - ADS
    33. @calebc - ADS
    34. @climbnow_worklater - ADS
    35. @Foco-runner (t4r.org) - ADS
    36. @ralphlg (IG) - Kings
    37. @_EO_ - Kings
    38. @BroID - ADS
    39. @Snow Doctor - ADS
    40. @Springsboy - ADS
    41. @65skyturbo - ADS
    42. @St.Germain - King
    43. @cfauve - ADS
    44. @mperl - King
    45. @jgang - ADS
    46. @yaaj2005 - King
    47. @hstevens - ADS
    48. @tacochep - ADS
    49. @DanaPtTaco - Kings
    50. @4wdtaco - ADS
    51. @JFick - ADS
    52. @gozfast - King
    53. @grant318is - ADS
    54. @Ricertruc - ADS
    55. @johnnyjunk - ADS
    56. @Tigers22 - ADS
    57. @Monster1088 - Kings
    58. @naked farmer - ADS
    59. @flexmagli (4runners) - ADS
    60. @scifidelity - ADS
    61. @The RoamingAVTech - ADS
    62. @ferntr33 - ADS
    63. @Rockmup (Tundras) - King
    64. @Mousehunter - Kings
     
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  3. Oct 22, 2019 at 10:23 AM
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  4. Oct 22, 2019 at 10:24 AM
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    Can someone tell me if the ads coil overs are adjustable while installed? I know the kings aren’t
     
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  5. Oct 23, 2019 at 5:21 AM
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    let me know if you are still in after talking to Marie
     
  6. Oct 23, 2019 at 6:20 AM
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    I can't decide which ones to get.

    Can I just get one of each?

    Or maybe I should be the first bro to have dual coilovers on each wheel. :laughing:
     
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  7. Oct 23, 2019 at 12:45 PM
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    Honestly adjusting any coilover can be a pain. The entire weight of the truck should be taken off the suspension, on the collar there is a small lock nut that can be backed off ever-so-slightly which would allow the collar to turn. You would have to use a spray lube to help turn the collar, and even still there could be other components in the way to make it hard to properly grab the collar. In the case of the coilovers if anything happens the collar could become cockeyed on the shock body which could potentially damage the threads, the collar or even allow the coil to break loose and cause injury. So whenever messing with any spring that is under tension it is best to be aware of what you are doing and take any necessary precautions. Since this is the case most of the coilover manufacturers are recommending that the unit to be taken off the truck and for a spring compressor to be used in order to take the spring tension off of the collar and allow for it to safely turn. I have seen this method be used for all of the coilovers since it really is the safest method.
     
  8. Oct 23, 2019 at 12:45 PM
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    :D:D:D Do it!!
     
  9. Oct 23, 2019 at 1:22 PM
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    or one brand on one side and one on the other.
     
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  10. Oct 23, 2019 at 1:47 PM
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    I've seen people do this. Front is one brand and rears is another.
     
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  11. Oct 23, 2019 at 1:56 PM
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    I have too a lot actually and have even done it myself. But I have never seen the drivers side one brand and the passengers side another. That would be interesting.
     
  12. Oct 23, 2019 at 1:58 PM
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    those are the husband/wife builds.

    wife may like her ride rougher/stiffer .. on her side
     
  13. Oct 23, 2019 at 1:59 PM
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    wait. :cookiemonster:

    I'll see myself out.
     
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    I was thinking more passenger and driver lol.
     
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    spoke to marie via e-mail, im in!
     
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    are you dillusional?
     
  18. Oct 24, 2019 at 12:21 PM
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    For those of you looking at ADS...I wanted to post some extended and collapsed dimensions for 5th gen 4R rear shock options.

    250-4RFJR-A00 (9.5" travel - remote resi adjustable):

    • ext:25.70

    • comp: 16.21

    250-4RFJR-000 (9.5" travel - remote resi):

    • ext:25.70

    • comp: 16.21

    250 - FJ6RA – 000 (10" travel - piggy back):

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    250 - CO095 – 000 (9.5" travel - piggy back)

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  21. Oct 25, 2019 at 2:04 PM
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    Thanks RC!
     
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    Can I jump on this? Looking at Kings
     
  23. Oct 26, 2019 at 4:14 AM
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    Yes
     
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    Ramon count me in for a set of rears.

    250 - FJ6RA – 000 (10" travel - piggy back):
     
  25. Oct 27, 2019 at 4:10 AM
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    have you confirmed and settled with marie?
     
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    I confirmed the availability and pricing of a few options with her, but havent communicated my final decision.
     
  27. Oct 27, 2019 at 8:17 AM
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    alright, if youre getting them for sure ill add you
     
  28. Oct 28, 2019 at 8:36 AM
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    list updated
     
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    Thank you so much Ramon!
     
  30. Oct 29, 2019 at 5:55 AM
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    You in or nah :boink:
     
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