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Old 09-22-2013, 05:03 PM   #1
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Re: DJM 5/5 drop?

Djm is great at mass producing floppy junk that's put together horribly. Springs and spindles are the way to go. Tube arms and factory arms are the same minus weight and much less ground clearance.
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Old 09-22-2013, 10:45 PM   #2
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Re: DJM 5/5 drop?

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Djm is great at mass producing floppy junk that's put together horribly. Springs and spindles are the way to go. Tube arms and factory arms are the same minus weight and much less ground clearance.
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???Don't know about that??? My djm's have heavier bracing and bigger/heavier diameter tubular construction than the leading brands I compared them to.

Maybe you have an old set, could you post of pic so I could compare them to mine?

I've had mine for two years and have had zero issues with clearance. They've never bottomed out and I hit railroad tracks, bumps, and dips without slowing down.

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???Don't know about that??? My djm's have heavier bracing and bigger/heavier diameter tubular construction than the leading brands I compared them to.

Maybe you have an old set, could you post of pic so I could compare them to mine?

I've had mine for two years and have had zero issues with clearance. They've never bottomed out and I hit railroad tracks, bumps, and dips without slowing down.

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Do you have the 5/5 drop? If so, what wheels/tires are you running. My original idea of running on all four corners a set pf 325/50r15 nitto 555r on a 15x10 wheel have fallen through with the ~15k tread life on those tires. Plus, with the heavy rain in south GA... may cause some issues.

Meanwhile, I havent recieved my rear springs yet. The shop called to talk with some one, got a five word response and a promise they would be shipped. However, as of yet, no rear springs. My once glowing review of this company is taking a downturn. These parts BETTER be easy enough to put in and a good value... Still not sure I'd deal with them again!
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Old 09-25-2013, 08:55 PM   #4
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???Don't know about that??? My djm's have heavier bracing and bigger/heavier diameter tubular construction than the leading brands I compared them to.

Maybe you have an old set, could you post of pic so I could compare them to mine?

I've had mine for two years and have had zero issues with clearance. They've never bottomed out and I hit railroad tracks, bumps, and dips without slowing down.

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Any example I've handled and or seen on the forum has showed some pretty bad welds and bracing. Having had thier products from experience thier metal is offshore ****. Although I'm glad yours are working
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Old 09-25-2013, 10:08 PM   #5
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Re: DJM 5/5 drop?

American Made In SoCal.
Using local sources for their steel like everyone else.
I've been to the shop to buy their stuff and seen it for myself.

<iframe width="640" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/ChKkvSa7bOY?feature=player_detailpage" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

http://djmsuspension.com

http://www.calmaxsuspension.com
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Old 10-04-2013, 03:13 AM   #6
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American Made In SoCal.
Using local sources for their steel like everyone else.
I've been to the shop to buy their stuff and seen it for myself.

<iframe width="640" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/ChKkvSa7bOY?feature=player_detailpage" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

http://djmsuspension.com

http://www.calmaxsuspension.com
Their facility is next to a pier. I wouldn't trust them or believe any sh!t they say. In betting that its offloaded there to the "American" assembled plant.




So yes I know all about the "quality" they talk about. So far their spindles are the only decent thing they make and even those had to be pressure washed with solvent and hot tanked to get the grime and spatter everywhere on them. Djm blows plain and simple
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