Notice: We request that you don't just set up a new account at this time if you are a previous user.
If you used to be one of our moderators, please feel free to reach out to Chris via the facebook Outerlimits4x4 group and he will get you set back up with access should he need you.
Recovery:If you cannot access your old email address and don't remember your password, please click here to log a change of email address so you can do a password reset.

Can i use std shocks with a 2" spring lift

Tech Talk for Rover owners.

Moderator: Micka

Forum rules
Post Reply
Posts: 142
Joined: Mon Nov 10, 2003 6:36 pm
Location: Vic

Can i use std shocks with a 2" spring lift

Post by Rovernaut »

Can I use standard Shocks with a 2 " spring lift or do I need longer shocks? :?:
Top
Posts: 1606
Joined: Sat Oct 26, 2002 7:20 pm
Location: Geelong

Contact:
Contact HSV Rangie

Post by HSV Rangie »

Yes, but you wont get the full benifit of having the onger springs.

Michael.
Mitsubishi 2010 NT DID Pajero wagon, Factory rear diff lock, Dual batteries, ARB bar, winch, Mt ATZ 4 rib tyres.
1986 RR.
Custom suspension links etc.
HSV 215 engine.
4.3 diffs.
Top
Posts: 10984
Joined: Thu May 29, 2003 3:47 pm
Location: Bum drilling with my buddy Ray!

Post by GRIMACE »

and the standard shocks are very short and limit travel a fair bit
Top
Posts: 640
Joined: Sat Dec 07, 2002 4:04 pm
Location: Snake Valley VIC

Post by Aquarangie »

Don't waste your time, get the lot in one hit. It might cost more, but it's less work and mucking around later on, especially the front.

Regards,

Trav
Land Rover- The Collingwood of 4WD's!!!!
Top
Posts: 3288
Joined: Sun Feb 02, 2003 10:15 pm
Location: Central West NSW

Contact:
Contact Slunnie

Post by Slunnie »

Compare the free heights of the springs. I tend to think that a lot of commercial 2" lifts gain the lift by fitting springs that are similar in free length but stiffer in rate. If this is the case then the stocker springs will be fine assuming they still work well. I would expect the aftermarket units for those springs may have a bit more stiffness in rebound.

If the springs are longer then just change the shocks. Rears are easy, fronts are a PITA.
Cheers
Slunnie

Discovery TD5, Landy IIa V8 ute.
Top
Posts: 640
Joined: Sat Dec 07, 2002 4:04 pm
Location: Snake Valley VIC

Post by Aquarangie »

I stuill thiink that Rangie Spares have the best range of springs available for Rangies.

Lots of commercial kits like you said have taller, but stiffer springs. Good if you do lots of outback travelling, but make the Rangie too stiff on-road!!

That's what i thinkl anyway.

Regards,

Trav
Land Rover- The Collingwood of 4WD's!!!!
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Rover”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest