King shocks running stiff

[SROC3]

Yea I have D load range tires. Super stiff but I like them for durability. Looks good! I’m still convinced something is not right with my front end. It sits soooo high on stock springs at ride height at the lowest setting. I’m on 37’s and have the full bumper/winch setup. If I was on 35’s it would look like a stork.

it’s livable. But I have yet to see another setup from King as high as mine. Still good though even after 3 rubicon trips and tons of desert running and local trails. No CV binding at all

..."a stork" hahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!! That's kinda what mine looked like to me in the beginning.....then I got used to it being so high. But man......does it handle GOOD. Oh and my tires are E range

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[Ordeis]

I finally got everything installed and dialed in, in terms of ride height, clicks and psi (tire). I did try 30 psi for tires but felt too "squiggly" for me - felt like it was moving left-to-right, rather than tracking with the steering wheel first. I'm also likely running different tires. So to each his own I guess . I have the 1st Gen KINGs, so I have not changed out the "double-spring" setup it came with. I got on the phone with KING and probably spoke to them for almost 3 hours total (over a few phone calls). Since I am NOT running any "big" weight (other than the front winch, 80lbs), the current setup was fine they said. For the OP - I do have 150 psi in the compression adjusters (they were 2nd hand shocks and I was there when the gas was topped off). Now for my settings, in case this helps anyone in finding their own "formula:

- Toyo Open Country M/Ts 35s
- Kings installed with Factory collar height in REAR and (4) turns down, to increase height in the FRONT (compensate for winch).

Settings:

FOR STREET:
- 33 psi (COLD), FROM SOFTEST - 11 clicks Front / 9 clicks Rear.

FOR DIRT:
- (with a full compliment of passengers) - 19 psi, FROM SOFTEST - 12 clicks front / 11 clicks Rear.
- (Alone) - 22 psi, FROM SOFTEST - 11 clicks Front / 9 clicks Rear.

Rides like a dream LOVE IT.

I did figure out a formula ish for my vehicle. Since I have no weight my clicks are less than yours. Also I have 120 PSI in the rears so they’re more linear than 150 PSI.

On street:
29 PSI Load E Tires, 3 Clicks Front, 4 Clicks Rear and it rides better but not awesome.

Off Road:
20 PSI If I’m going through whoops or dirt at high speeds i normally put it stiff to the max to avoid bottoming out and gain the best handling and to take on surprising jumps. However, in the dunes 13 PSI, I’d make it relatively softer maybe 15 clicks all around.

 

[SROC3]

Yea I have D load range tires. Super stiff but I like them for durability. Looks good! I’m still convinced something is not right with my front end. It sits soooo high on stock springs at ride height at the lowest setting. I’m on 37’s and have the full bumper/winch setup. If I was on 35’s it would look like a stork.

it’s livable. But I have yet to see another setup from King as high as mine. Still good though even after 3 rubicon trips and tons of desert running and local trails. No CV binding at all

You're in CALI bro - KING is based there too. I would call them, ask for Marvin (super cool dude and gives SOLID advice) and see what they can do. Maybe you got wrong front springs? Perhaps they can provide softer ones?

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