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suspension advice plz

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anaxemurderer:
Hello all

Yeah David's stuff (thats llama 4x4) looks good and is building a good reputation. He has supply problems with his shocks (ie it takes ages!), i'm still waiting for my front set. I'm pretty sure he said he makes his own stuff, although it is very similar to gwyn lewis's stuff. As i understand they know each other quite well. The front kit also represent excellent value for money.

Usually when companys sell extended length shocks they are talking about the length of travel (ie difference between extended and compressed) therefore in theory +2 inch shocks for a 90 should travel a total of 8 inches (as i think standards is around 6"). +2 inch shocks will easily go on a 90 and not reduce bump travel, they are also no more expensive than lowered shock mounts or drop brackets (which to my mind are counter productive).

Had 11" travel shocks on the back of my 90 with standard mounts and standard bumpstops and never had any problems (and not for want of trying). Those same shocks are now on the back of RRC (although i've had to raise the rear offside shock mount). Needed bent trialing links to benefit and dislocations cones, it also causes alittle bit of prop binding (which was eating uj's).

Fitting 2" lift probably won't have much affect on your cornering stability as most lift kits are 25% stiffer than standard. Has more effect on stability offroad though. In fact you will often find that lifted springs actually reduce the articulation of your vehicle (depending on spring stiffness).

How serious do you want to get though and whats your aim as people can get a little carried away with suspension (me included)

Cheers

Nick
200tdi 90
3.5 V8 rrc

ps steveG nice post, good that someone has summed up what is available.

madman lawrence:
thanks for the replies,very much appreciated.
i already have front and rear dislocating cones,front and rear spring retaining plates and 4inch extneded brakelines as i were guna go for a lift kit but iv no interest in doing so any longer.so as the cheaper solution im guna go for the +2inch procomps for now seeing as my concerns about them bottoming out at standard ride height have been set right.it were either them or the llama shocks but im not the most patient of ppl and i guess most of the above wouldnt have been required,hence a waste of cash.no doubt il end up getting the llama 11inch kit at sum point tho,wen i can afford to get the other bits and bobs to get full use out of the beasts!
thanks again,lawrence

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