hawairish Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 (edited) SketchUp took some getting used to for me also. I expected some complicated features, clicks, and keystrokes, and got a little frustrated at first probably because of that expectation. It's dumbed down in a good way; probably easier to grasp if you haven't used a CAD program before. Can't say I've used it for anything complex, but I do find it to be very useful for my hobbies and projects. I also once used it to mock up a floorplan when we needed to rearrange some cubicles at our office. I drew in a small bar, stripper's pole, and imported clips of bikini-clad (or less) models. The proposal for those items was declined, but it was very helpful in visualizing our potential working space (sans sexy coed receptionist, also rejected). Edited July 2, 2015 by hawairish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN_S4 Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share Posted July 2, 2015 I'm on a 5 day long weekend so I am missing out on quite a bit of exploring time. I was actually planning on a trip down for the 4th but too many obstacles, including not having the Pathy lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TowndawgR50 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Hey CDN_S4- Would the shop be opposed to taking a few shots of the problem area and his solution? I have oxidation on the inner bitsdof mine too and it would be helpful for future SFD folks to see this obstacle and potential fix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN_S4 Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share Posted July 2, 2015 I've asked. We'll see if he will or not. I'm curious too to find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN_S4 Posted July 3, 2015 Author Share Posted July 3, 2015 For the SFD, does the rear really need the KJ coils? Or will the OME plus 2" coil spacers be enough to keep the truck sitting even, if I don't use the strut spacers, other than KFB metal spacers from the kit? Or can I put the SFD in without the strut spacers and get the lift through the Front HD OME and coils and fleury spacers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawairish Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 If you don't use the KrF strut spacers, you'll sit exactly how you sit today, which means you can keep your OMEs + 2" spring spacers. It's when you use the strut spacers (in lieu of whatever strut spacers you've currently got) that you might need to think about longer rear springs. But...since your winch and bumper probably offset the lift from the OMEs (so let's assume 0" lift there), the strut spacers add 4", which should be a good pairing for your rear OMEs + 2". You might sit a little high up front maybe, but should be close to level I would think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN_S4 Posted July 3, 2015 Author Share Posted July 3, 2015 That's what I'm hoping...I'm a bit paranoid right now to have the front higher than the rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawairish Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Understandable. You live in CAN, not CA! But the nice part is that you'll have the option to either remove a front spacer, or increase the rear spacer size to dial it in. Though, on my setup, with 2" of front and rear spacers and OMEs around (MDs up front, no winch or bumper), I have a rake. Your setup should be no different if you don't use the strut spacers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN_S4 Posted July 5, 2015 Author Share Posted July 5, 2015 So the Pathy will be ready tomorrow....I don't know yet if it will sit funny as the shop hasn't put the wheels on yet, but all the spacers are in. He also revisited the bumper mounts and made it sit closer to the motor, less overbite. I also bought a trasharoo bag. And I thought of a simple solution to close the wide gap between the spare tire and the trunk on the hitch carrier. TURN IT AROUND!! I will simply turn it around so the metal brace will be outside and the tire will be right at the tailgate. With the trasharoo, it will cover it up and probably won't even look bad. I also want to relocate the Jerrys to the sides of the spare. Stay tuned my friends... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN_S4 Posted July 5, 2015 Author Share Posted July 5, 2015 Still not quite ready. But here a preview: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawairish Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Hell yeah. The camera angle is just off enough where I can't tell if it's sitting level or not, but it probably still needs to settle up front anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN_S4 Posted July 5, 2015 Author Share Posted July 5, 2015 My guy said when he went to jack up the front that there was no travel in the springs, the tires lifted off after 1" of lifting. I might put the OEM ones back in to have it sag a bit more under the bumper weight and get more flex out of the suspension. Is this supposed to happen with OMU?! Seems strange Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawairish Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Wouldn't think so, but that would mean your struts are at the very end of their travel. Did you notice this before dropping it off? The SFD wouldn't affect this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN_S4 Posted July 5, 2015 Author Share Posted July 5, 2015 No I didn't notice it before. In fact they stretched out quite a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaPath Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 That looks great. Sorry if you have covered this elsewhere, but what fender flares are you using? They don't look stock. Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN_S4 Posted July 5, 2015 Author Share Posted July 5, 2015 No I didn't notice it before. In fact they stretched out quite a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN_S4 Posted July 5, 2015 Author Share Posted July 5, 2015 That looks great. Sorry if you have covered this elsewhere, but what fender flares are you using? They don't look stock. Thanks, They are generic flex fenders. You cut them to your needs. Many stores carry them. Not sure of the brand. Install was a bit of a pain due to rust and cut fenders. So I had to cut more to fold over a lip to screw them into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawairish Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 The shop didn't take apart the strut, did they? Again, SFD can't cause this. Articulation is entirely strut related. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN_S4 Posted July 5, 2015 Author Share Posted July 5, 2015 No. He also says that the steering feels really stiff now after the extension link went in. Is this normal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawairish Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 No, shouldn't be any noticeable difference in steering. Did he rotate the steering rack? That's a must, otherwise the steering link will bind. Per Woodward, ideal angle is <20 degs; max is 32 degs. For mine, I was already close to max. After rotating, I ended up around 22 degs, I think. If the TREs are more level now (which they should be), then there's really no other source for hard steering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN_S4 Posted July 5, 2015 Author Share Posted July 5, 2015 Patrick, I've PM'd you. My guy has some questions for you and I want to get you into direct touch with him. Thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawairish Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Yep, got the PM and replied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN_S4 Posted July 6, 2015 Author Share Posted July 6, 2015 So far so good. Front measures a bit higher than rear. I can't tell from the photo. Also front bumper has been recessed and the light bar moved forward to protect the winch. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patqx4 Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Looks really good, 4" sfd with 33mt is where I want to go with mine as well! Do you find it harder to get in now that it's so high? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN_S4 Posted July 6, 2015 Author Share Posted July 6, 2015 I'll let you know tonight when I pick it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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