When should Coil overs be used ?

Posts: 37

Hey guys a couple months back I was able to sell my Joyner 650 Sandspider but shortly there after I picked up a VW powered sandrail. It has custom A-arm front suspension that came with a set of Pro Shocks & Eibach coil springs installed however it is waay to tight and doesn't give me any travel maybe 1"

I have attached a picture with the coil overs installed and another showing how I was able to add a set of Fox Shox 2.0 reservoir but I'm not sure which would be the best to use and why? Can someone please explain to me to help me understand which would be the best option for my sand rail.

Ps: since I could pick up the front end with one hand how would I know what PSI of Nitrogen to use on my shocks ?

thanks,
Ralph

Here is a list of what it has

- 2007 Prowler Hi-Jumper Frame

- 2010cc VW Long Block

- Kennedy Stage p4 pressure late/ Spring Loaded 4 Puck Clutch Disc

- Hi-Torque starter

- CB Performance 044 heads. Ported and polished, 42 x 37, and bored for 94's with 57cc chambers, Dick Bower Valve Race Covers

- Full flow dual relief case, Gene burg HP oil pump, Gene burg Crank and Cam shaft

- Brand NEW SUPER SAND heavy duty trans. close ratio 3-4 Super Diff, Heavy Duty side covers,11 tooth spider gears and 4:12 Ring & Pinion.

- Scat 1.4 forged ratio rocker arms

- Dual Dellorto 48 DRLH Carbs

- BMD Sand Sealed Serpentine belt drive

- Brand New Alternator

- Compu-Fire Electric Ignition (No adjusting points needed due to sand build up)

- CNC Dual Turning Brakes

- CNC Hydraulic Pedal Assembly w/moveable EMPI chrome pedal mount

- CNC Hydraulic clutch slave

- Sand blasted and Powder coated Frame (Candy Black)

- Billet aluminum custom spindle mount front rims, Rear chrome wheels, Paddla Trak rear paddles and front smoothies.

- 11” rack & pinion steering

- Quick-disconnect Steering Wheel

- 14” External Oil Cooler w/fan, w/all AN fittings

- Tri-Mill Exhaust

-FOX SHOX

-27" Emulsion w/Remote Reservoir 12in of Travel

- Chrome Fan shroud, Engine tins, A-arms and tie rods, Steering shaft

- Cutting brakes

- Gas Tank is mounted INSIDE the spoiler- 8 gal. Spun Aluminum tank.

- 4 HID lights

Posts: 327

If the frontend is as light as it looks and you say, I would run the nitrogen shocks and it doesnt look like you will be doing any rock bashing so the PSI is up to you and how you like the ride, I adjust mine differant for where I will be going and what I will be doing 130psi on the sand 175psi for the desert trails but keep in mind mine are duel rate coil over nitrogen Kings.

Later W.C.