Re: TOY: Re: AOR Springs

["Aaron Twite" <toypirate29@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

My experience with AOR springs.
I read up on them on their website I thought they looked great.  But not 
wanting to jump into anything I asked a couple guys around here who "seemed" 
like they knew what they were talking about.  They claimed to have seen them 
in action, talked to some guys who owned them, and that they sucked.  I 
didn't really put too much stock in what they said, but I thought I throw it 
out on the mailing list to get some opinions of some of you guys, which I 
did.
>From what I understand AOR custom makes the springs of any lift size for 
your truck, with the weight of your specific rig factored in.  From what I 
hear the springs do sag, so maybe if you had them make springs 2 inches 
bigger than desired and then they'll eventually sag down to the size you 
want?  I don't know, just a thought.  I should just call them and ask.  That 
would be too easy.........



>From: "Allan Davis" <aedavis@interfold.com>
>Reply-To: toyota@4x4wire.com
>To: <toyota@4x4wire.com>
>Subject: TOY: Re: AOR Springs
>Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2001 20:39:30 -0600
>
>Ed:
>
>Maybe I missed an earlier post, but could you elaborate on your experiences 
>with AOR springs?
>
>I am considering a new setup on my 85 4Runner and these are one option.  I 
>am considering AllPro springs also, but there is a lot of talk lately at 
>Pirate4x4 about them sagging.  I don't want to buy new springs every couple 
>years.  The OME setup on my 4Runner currently is holding up well, but I 
>think I want to put it back on my pickup and do something different with my 
>4Runner.
>
>Your opinion (and anyone else) on the AOR springs would be appreciated.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Allan
>
>
> >Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2001 05:10:22 -0700 (PDT)
> >From: Ed Wong <ewong_kaizen@yahoo.com>
> >Subject: TOY: Speedo gear blown /  AOR springs
> >About AOR.. the springs are too stiff :) :)
> >[Gee that would not have anything to do with the "I
> >need a 1200lb carry capacity" request eh?]
> >
> >The AOR springs RULE. Even though they were built
> >stiff BY REQUEST - they still have a smooth ride and
> >articulate (as best as they can for the requested
> >rate).
> >One major bonus - loaded with DJ stuff- the rear end
> >does NOT bottom out. But I can get the bump stops to
> >"nudge" the stops if I "jump" the truck running the
> >fire roads. Handles GREAT!
> >
> >EWong
>4x4Wire.com Toyota Section http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/


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