My KING Settings.....

[SROC3]

So, when I first got them on I was looking for "base" settings to start with and was very hard pressed to find any that worked. I soon realized that a few external factors do affect the way you set them - namely wheel type, tire type, tire pressure, driving style, additional weight - just to name a few. After a few calls (hours) with KING Customer Support (they are UH-Mazing I might add) and some time with my buddy who rebuilds shocks I was able to understand suspension dynamics a lot better and how the "adjuster clicks" affect the ride. Anyways, after extensive testing on both off-road and on-road I have come up with some "starter/base settings" that will hopefully help future KING owners with their initial setup. A few things to note about my Bronco though......

• 4 door, Front winch, Full RCI Armor and other than a small fridge and my recovery gear, no more additional weight.
• RTR 17 inch wheels (about 22lb each)
• Toyo Open Country M/T 35s
• My ride height is about what they want it at from the factory - if maybe 1/2 inch higher to compensate for the winch and then level the rest out (see pic below)

Street:

• 32 psi (cold) - 11 front / 9 rear

Off Road:

• Alone or up to 2 passengers - 19psi (at air down) / 15 front / 13 rear
• 3 or more passengers - 19 psi (at air down) / 16 front / 14 rear

* Adjuster clicks noted above are FROM Full-Soft (counterclockwise)

My driving style is very fast on the trails. It is true what they say about KINGs - the faster you go, the better they get. But there are even sections I go through at slower speeds and ask myself "how did I barely feel that?" The trail I did tonight was a total combination of around 29 miles. None of it is "fire-road-flat." It is mostly undulating terrain that is rocky, has off camber turns, and has a fair amount of small-medium sized whoops. It's the Vegas desert, so that kind of terrain. I have my KINGs tuned to a point where some sections, where I was going 50+ MPH, felt like smooth gravel. Just blows my mind how amazing they are. Anyways, here is pic for reference - so you can see my ride height (cause this does greatly affect the usage of its shock travel sweet-spot).

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[87-Z28]

Not sure you can get the kings to sit at OEM ride height. Those are designed with plenty of clearance during jounce for high speed and fitting 37s. Nice coilovers.

 

[SROC3]

Not sure you can get the kings to sit at OEM ride height. Those are designed with plenty of clearance during jounce for high speed and fitting 37s. Nice coilovers.

You can - but not a good idea cause the springs would come off their perches (in the rear) and the dust shields will spin around. I tried different heights But the current Height-Collar setting is optimal. It stays within the operational range it was designed for. Thanks for the compliment btw

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