Sway-a-way shocks for '07 F-150 4x4?

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Old 06-15-2008, 05:54 PM
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Sway-a-way shocks for '07 F-150 4x4?

Has anyone installed the Sway-a-way coil overs and rear shocks yet?

I had the Daystar leveling spacers up front but couldn't take the upper control arm slamming into the coil, even on mellow off-road stuff, so they're coming off and the adjustable coil overs are going on.
 
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Old 06-15-2008, 05:56 PM
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I didn't have those particular coilovers but I did have Kings. The SAWs are just as good though. I'm sure you'll love them. I'd think about doing a set of UCAs while you're in there.
 
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Old 06-15-2008, 07:04 PM
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whats the difference between a sway a way coilover and a regular coilover?
 
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Old 06-15-2008, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ThumperMX113
I didn't have those particular coilovers but I did have Kings. The SAWs are just as good though. I'm sure you'll love them. I'd think about doing a set of UCAs while you're in there.

Thanks! What kind of aftermarket UCA works best?
 
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Old 06-15-2008, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 06yz250f
whats the difference between a sway a way coilover and a regular coilover?
I'd have to guess it's the ride height adjustment capability a two-piece regular coil-over strut doesn't have. Just looking at the SAW set-up, it looks as though when you turn the spring compession adjust nut up, it raises the vehicle instead of pre-loading the spring, and lenghtening the shock as a result.


We'll know by Tuesday!
 
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Old 06-15-2008, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 06yz250f
whats the difference between a sway a way coilover and a regular coilover?
A lot of adjustment, a lot better ride on and off the road, stronger, rebuildable, etc.

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Thanks! What kind of aftermarket UCA works best?
I really like the Total Chaos or the Camburg UCAs.
 
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Please post pics and a review. I have been looking at getting a set of KINGS this week than saw this thread. So please keep us informed as this is my next mod.
 
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so how much did the sway aways cost?
 
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Hey guys, If you are going for the sway away coilovers, you are better off getting the Camburg ones which has been valved perfectly by camburg for the 150's.

http://www.modbargains.com/product.a...g_coilovers_MW


http://www.modbargains.com/product.a...iball_a-arm_MW


I can work you out a package deal if you would like to purchase both.
 
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Old 06-16-2008, 04:37 PM
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Alon let me know what kinda deal you can work out with the coilovers and arms.
 
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Originally Posted by Desert Racer
Alon let me know what kinda deal you can work out with the coilovers and arms.
Give me a call at the office and I can see what I can do for you.
 
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Ok will do. be sometime this week. name is cody
 
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Originally Posted by Desert Racer
Please post pics and a review. I have been looking at getting a set of KINGS this week than saw this thread. So please keep us informed as this is my next mod.
Will do. Decided against the TC or Camburg UCA option, one thing at at time.

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so how much did the sway aways cost?
My local dealer, 4WP, quoted me a very fair price for both front and rears. I would hope that SAW would not valve them incorrectly for the F-150...
 
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The Camburgs have a better valving for offroad use.
 
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Originally Posted by ThumperMX113
The Camburgs have a better valving for offroad use.
Yes, and I can also get better pricing on the Coilovers than 4wp, so let me know when you are ready to order
 


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