Thuren/King on '17 1500

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Posted in the introductions earlier today. Figured I would come over here and share. 2017 Crew 1500 SLT with Thuren Stg.2 Kings. After talking to Don I have to say I cannot wait to see what new parts he develops for the 1/2 tons. I did add a .75 inch spacer to the rear from Top Gun Customz because I was sitting a little nose high with a full load.

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Love the ride and after driving down and back to the Outer Banks in NC, I can say this suspension soaks up both the highway and unfinished roads with ease and comfort.

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Having my Stage 3 kit installed on Saturday. I can't wait.

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Looks good!! How much did those coil overs raise the front? And are those 35's?
 
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Thanks, I am still planning the rest since toys are never really finished.

Ttubbiola: your going to love it, a little strange at first because its smoother/softer and more responsive at the same time. What wheels/tires are you going with?

SJP_1809: I believe I am right at 2" up front. Obviously stock 20" wheels, no spacers and 295/65r20 Toyo AT2 extremes. I think Toyo says its approx. a 35x11.50.

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Do you happen to know if Thuren will make these in custom lengths? I have a 4" lift, and right now I've been looking at getting the Kings through Filthy Motorsports, but I'd really like the Thuren valving / tune.
 
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ff36buell said:
Thanks, I am still planning the rest since toys are never really finished.

Ttubbiola: your going to love it, a little strange at first because its smoother/softer and more responsive at the same time. What wheels/tires are you going with?

Nick
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I already have the setup with Bilsteins at all four corners. I'd shouldn't look all that different although I will take measurements before and after just for fun.
 

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Do you happen to know if Thuren will make these in custom lengths? I have a 4" lift, and right now I've been looking at getting the Kings through Filthy Motorsports, but I'd really like the Thuren valving / tune.
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Give Don a call or even better drop them an email or Facebook message. They're usually too busy to answer right when you call but will normally return messages within a day.
 
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Ttubbiola is right, send them an email. Don was VERY good with any questions I had.

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That is awesome set up. Seeing this makes me wish I had more money



ff36buell said:
Posted in the introductions earlier today. Figured I would come over here and share. 2017 Crew 1500 SLT with Thuren Stg.2 Kings. After talking to Don I have to say I cannot wait to see what new parts he develops for the 1/2 tons. I did add a .75 inch spacer to the rear from Top Gun Customz because I was sitting a little nose high with a full load.

20170607_100639_zpsxtrsyyvu.jpg

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20170607_1005421_zpsv1o94m6z.jpg

Love the ride and after driving down and back to the Outer Banks in NC, I can say this suspension soaks up both the highway and unfinished roads with ease and comfort.

Nick
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So far I really like the ride. I had the truck aligned but it needs to go back as it pulls to the right a bit. I kind of want to remove the fender liners and show them off.
 
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I wish that was possible up here in New England. I also wish I had more places to play with it.

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How have the king shocks been ? Are they still comfortable?
 
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A little stiff at low speeds but get moving a little and everything just smooths right out.
 
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No idea, it’s pouring here and I’m an old fat guy. :D
 
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Those would be beneficial to me if I can set them over the 2.5”. Closer to 3”. Even 2.75 would be fine. Stuck between thuren Kings and bilstein 6112 whenever I blow out my bilstein 5100s
 
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Found some photos from my install. You might be able to read the numbers on one of them.

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Ty Tom, it's in the last pic, i think you have same springs i have
3.75 =spring diameter
14 =14" free length
500 =500 lbs/inc spring rate

If you ever consider going up, i have details of what tools you'll need and how many turns you'll need depending on how much lift you want to have in my build thread.
Thank you one more time.
 
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I wanted the ride to not be too stiff but still hold up when I decided to get stupid out in the desert.
 
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