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Another Days Work - 2" Closer To The Stars
Telaren:
This morning I started to fit my +2" Springs and shocks
Took rear wheel off only to find a 5" long hole in the chassis :cry:
Jacked body and dropped axle emough for spring to drop out :D
Out came the welder. 1hr later all done and sealed :roll:
Back to Suspension upgrade
Off came the shocker. Out came the new one (Dam NO Bushes) :oops:
Old shocker back on. Shiny Yellow spring in place.
Bolted up and MT Tyre Put on :lol:
Did same on other side, Luckily NO probs :)
Also fitted new extended bump stops
Started on front. NIGHTMARE :shock:
Had to cut nut of top of shocker and cut bottom of shopcker to get off :x
With the help of a long piece of 3x2 forced axle down and juggled the spring and shocker into place - It took several attempts
I didnt want to remove the turret bolts as I have new rings but no nuts :(
Re built it all back up and did same on other side.
After several hours and most of my tool box strewn over the place this is what I ended up with
Took it straight down one of my local lanes and it was spot on.
If bolts came undone this would of been a quick job but no such luck
Need to buy some more cutting discs though
Cheers Taz 8)
stageonesimmo:
Dude, Sweeet.
guardian sliders?
What they like to fit? Just I'm very interested in a set - just need to convince SWMBO that I NEED them.......
Nice job on the lift though.
Telaren:
Cheers Mate
The rock sliders are fairly easy to fit although 2 people would make it easier.
I fitted mine on my own with the help fron 2 trolly jacks and a bottle jack.
Taz
beatmasterdave:
NICE JOB! looks great! looks like im closer to lifting mine! what size tyres are they? im worries about lifting mine and the wheels looking too small for it. oh, nice sliders :wink:
Telaren:
--- Quote from: "beatmasterdave" ---NICE JOB! looks great! looks like im closer to lifting mine! what size tyres are they? im worries about lifting mine and the wheels looking too small for it. oh, nice sliders :wink:
--- End quote ---
The tyres I am ruuning are Insa Saharas 235/70/16 on 7x16 modular rims with about 30mm offset (compared to standard steels)
The only problem I found is that with some drstic articulation the tyre catches the bottom part of the body on the rear.
Before I lifted it, the tyres would cut into the body.
I am still going to have to fettle it a little :lol:
Cheers Taz
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