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Longer rear leaves. anyone interested

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Longer rear leaves. anyone interested

Post by built4thrashing »

went to carrol spring on the way home today and asked about a price for some longer rear springs. What im thinking of is some springs that are 50mm longer overall (25mm each side on the ctr bolt) with a 2nd military wrap leaf. they will have the same spring rate a stock springs

price quoted was $150 + GST for a set of 2.

should work well with longer shackles and with front pin moved forward 25mm it will leave diff in factory position.

price will be cheaper if we get more made while he has jig setup.


any one ????
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Post by dank »

Yeah i might be keen mate, give me an excuse to chuck the rears i have now in the front....
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Post by VR Rodeo »

Price is good, I recently paid $190 just for a pair of mains although mine were 3 inch lift as well. Were you looking at standard hieght or raised ?? At any rate shipping to Perth would kill the price :roll:
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Post by jtraf »

if they are 2in raised I am interested.....
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Post by built4thrashing »

most likely be 2in raised. would need at least 10 pairs made to get any discount.
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Post by want33s »

jtraf wrote:if they are 2in raised I am interested.....
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Post by just cruizin' »

I might be in, how many leaves in the pack or is it simply mains and seconds and we add the rest of the pack?
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Post by NIK »

From what you describe are they like the "bonz" springs? Would they frieght them? All up cost would be good. As others said thats cheaper than what Ive been quoted before.
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Post by tanshi »

I also went to carrols, I wanted a pair the same length as mq fronts but 50mm wide. i was quoted $250 a spring.!!!!
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Re: Longer rear leaves. anyone interested

Post by Dee »

built4thrashing wrote:price quoted was $150 + GST for a set of 2.
tanshi wrote:I also went to carrols, I wanted a pair the same length as mq fronts but 50mm wide. i was quoted $250 a spring.!!!!
Yeah that $150 for a pair doesnt sound quite right to me... very cheap :?

Even if it was just for the main leaf, but then youd have to already have some 2" lifted packs just to use the 2nd, 3rd & 4th to get your lift out of it...
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Post by just cruizin' »

Mayne Springs in Brisbane made up some custom springs for my camper for $40 per spring
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Post by Greazy »

what would need to be done to fit them?? just a matter of re-drilling a hole?? i pick two inch extended shackles up this weekend so this might be a good oportunity to do the RUF and rears
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Post by jonno_racing »

intersted.. defently.
are maruti rears the same?
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Post by suzuki boy »

I would be VERY interested!

The same week end we wack em in at your joint we do my RUF......... :twisted:

Keep me updated!
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Post by built4thrashing »

ok ill try to answer all questions.

the price would be $165 ($150 + GST) for a pair. there will only be the main leaves and the 2nd leaf with a military wrap. the rest is up to you. Depending on how hard you want it will depend on how many leaves you add.

ill be getting some in a few weeks (when i get some cash up without the missus knowing)

How you fit them is up to you. Ill be re drilling the front hanger 25mm forward and up about 10 mm and with the extended shackles it should ride and flex better.

afaik maruti springs are the same.
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Post by dank »

cool I'm in B4T...who votes spring fitting day at Jayson's place!!!! :armsup: :armsup: :armsup:

so how is this all gonna go down? do we call the manufacturer directly and order or do we let you know and you order in one big order?
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Post by built4thrashing »

just getting expressions of intrest ATM. Once i get some secrete cash together ill order a few sets and then sell them off to those that want them. Ill contact the spring place and ask them if they will take orders and when they get 5 then they make them?? That way im not gonna get caught up in the middle.
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Post by suzuki boy »

Sounds the goods! :cool:

So if i have these in the rear and my old rears in the front should flex nicely yeah? :?

SOunds good with he fitting at Jason's joint...... I'll bring the turkeys..... :twisted:
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Post by M4tthew »

Add me to the list.
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Post by Moph »

so ... B4T ... $165 x 10 = $1650.

Hawaii??? :armsup:
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Post by built4thrashing »

that price was just a quote. haven't had a chance to ring them this week as we been really busy at work (new employee didnt show up for work on his first day and we booked work for him) will ring them next week if i get a chance and ask for an exact price and might even order some.



If i get some i will be selling them to the locals first as dont get time to organise freight. they will be pick up only items and i might even do some installs for drinking money too. :D havent bought any Wild Turkey Lately :D :D
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Post by want33s »

Hey Jayson, I am building up a LWB chassis this week :armsup: and would like to move the rear shackle hangers back before I fit a motor and body.
So I need the springs ASAP.
If you could send me the details of the order and the springworks contact number, I'll ring them and arrange delivery and payment by credit card.
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Post by built4thrashing »

just to let everyone know I wont be getting any springs for a while. I was just trying to determine if it would be worth while to get some. Moneys tight ATM so the springs will have to wait for a bit.



If you wanna get yourself some made then contact Carrol springs
1300 660 601

http://www.carrolls.com.au/

ask for suzuki sierra springs 25mm longer at each end.
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Post by suzuki boy »

I'm in when your gettin em Jason just let me know.....And turkeys could go down well.....
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