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Suspension Upgrade Question
DurtyDisco:
I've just done a suspension change, including 2" lift kit, Procomp ES9000 Dampers, 200Kg heavy duty springs, Disclocation cones front and rear and on recomendation a new set of extended braided hoses, Red polybushed all the way though. Didnt realise how bad the old supsension was till I drove home.
Bit bouncy now, but offroad its awesome!!
My only advice would be, determine what it's going to be used for, as with the kits, you get some stuff that you just dont want/ need like anti roll bars etc. I spoke with the experts and got all the bits to do what I wanted and it worked out really reasonable!!
:lol:
dminto69:
hi i have just done a 2 inch lift friday on mine bought the kit from paddocks 1.5 inch heavy duty springs on the front due to having a winch and 2 on the back i also bought in the kit dislocation cones front and back and the clamps that hold the springs at the bottom sorry dont know the name of them still waiting for the hoses to come , this is my opinion only buy the cones etc as when i went to do mine it was that siezed up i ended up using that spanner that fits all (grinder) so was glad i had everything there it took a few hours and alot of swearing but its worth it .
toger:
--- Quote from: "Budgie" ---Before you start thinking about "How High" I would think "What do I want it for?"
What condition are your shocks in? If they are good then why get another set?
If the springs are shot then a new set of standard springs may give you the extra inch lift and they are about £20 a corner.
If you want original ride height but better road holding then a set of standard springs and gas shocks will set you back around £220 for the parts.
If you want to go for a little more height, heavier springs & shocks then MM 4x4 do a 1.5" lift kit (springs & gas shocks only) for £174+VAT. Just remember that these are heavy duty springs & shocks so the ride will be stiffer than what you have now and you will feel more of the bumps on the road.
The trouble is, when you start lifting a motor then the lift may start to effect other parts of the steering & suspension.
If you take it off road then a +2" lift will need extended brake hoses on the front & rear axle to be on the safe side, there's nothing worse then going to full articulation and snapping a brake line!
+2" lift may also effect the caster angle of the steering meaning that the steering will feel lighter, tend to follow lines on the road and may set-up vibrations in the vehicle.
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How about just fitting suspension spacers to start with?
Budgie:
For the price of a set of 25mm spacers you can have 2 new rear springs.
Sure they raise the motor but spacers don't sort out any problems associated with worn shocks or tired springs. Plus they limit articulation on the rear if used with standard height shocks (unless you buy drop plates for the top of the rear shocks - more money) and they can do the same on the front unless you get the ones that are machined to secure the bottom of the shocker to the spacer. That's assuming that the bottom nut on the shocker will undo in the first place.
For me, I don't like them. Much better to fit the springs & shocks that are made for the purpose. :wink:
Xtremeteam:
--- Quote from: "Budgie" ---For the price of a set of 25mm spacers you can have 2 new rear springs.
Sure they raise the motor but spacers don't sort out any problems associated with worn shocks or tired springs. Plus they limit articulation on the rear if used with standard height shocks (unless you buy drop plates for the top of the rear shocks - more money) and they can do the same on the front unless you get the ones that are machined to secure the bottom of the shocker to the spacer. That's assuming that the bottom nut on the shocker will undo in the first place.
For me, I don't like them. Much better to fit the springs & shocks that are made for the purpose. :wink:
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got to agree :D
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