rocky suspension mods $500 limit

Post by **Spartacus** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 3:55 pm

ive got $1000 to blow on the rocky.
500 for the gearbox and 500 for suspension.

thinking on superior shackles

im after prices of the various brands lifted leaves and shocks
(tjm, rancho, ironman, dobinsons etc..)

Lucas :evilbat:

Post by **lay80n** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 5:21 pm

Mate, to set up shackles like that, there is more than just buying the shackles and bolting them in. There is a fair bit more in it, you gotta look at the pinion angle change as the shackle folds, and they flog the crap out of ya spring packs. You will need much longer shocks and probably custom mounts as well. Search the suzuki section for info, and these are pretty popular conversation over there. If yta wanna modify ya shackles ya better off just exdtending them a bit, get better ride and flex.
just my $0.02 on the matter anyway
layto....

Post by **Spartacus** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 5:46 pm

dammit this has happened to many times.....

money gives u a rush of blood....

didnt think of other neccessities needed for the mod.
thanx layto

stiil thinkin suspension tho.

Post by **Croz** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 8:33 pm

If you havent already done so, fit some offroad tyres. A bit more than $500 but this will be the best thing to do to a stocker.

If you wheel more than once a month, get muds, I got A/T's and am regretting it cos I always seem to end up in the wet stuff...

Anyone wanna buy some 235/75/15 Pirelli Scorpions that have done 5000 kms for $500???

The other thing worth it is shochs, I just (today) put on 4 new Tough Dog shocks and the improvement is awesome! Cost just under $500. Springs in the mail.

Just some ideas.

Post by **BundyRumandCoke** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 9:49 pm

Well, I have 2 new rear spring packs (they were fitted for one week) for a Rocky, with 2 inch lift which are for sale. Made by Dobinsons in Rockhampton. Sell for $200, which is about $115 off new price. I can even deliver them to Brisbane the second week of the school holidays.

Post by **Spartacus** » Fri Jun 25, 2004 12:44 pm

sounds nice...$200

this sounds soft but ill have to ask my finance manager (DAD)
if its possible.

how much will the larger rears affect the front and handling?

Post by **BundyRumandCoke** » Fri Jun 25, 2004 9:06 pm

A 2 inch lift wont change things much in the front end.

Here is a pic of the lift the springs give. Dont worry about the jack, it is directly under the spring perch, so the lift is unchanged.

And the reason for them coming off after only one week, it wasnt enough lift for me at the rear. The springs fitted now have more lift again.

Post by **Spartacus** » Sat Jun 26, 2004 8:55 pm

where can i get prices of the various brands lifted leaves and shocks
(tjm, rancho, ironman, dobinsons etc..)

no websites have prices listed.

would websites of boab 4x4, overkill engineering etc list prices?

Post by **Spartacus** » Sat Jun 26, 2004 8:56 pm

where can i get prices of the various brands lifted leaves and shocks
(tjm, rancho, ironman, dobinsons etc..)
no websites have prices listed. :twisted:

would websites of boab 4x4, overkill engineering etc list prices? :?:

whats the difference between single and two stage leaf springs? :?:

Post by **lay80n** » Sun Jun 27, 2004 4:49 pm

Ring round, try the local 4x4 places, then ring distributors and mail order type places, compare the prices and postage stuff then decide. If ya fitting springs, fit new bushs and make some extended shackles, only bout 1 inch longer, at most 2 inch longer. will make car flex better and ride nicer.
layto....

Post by **flynn** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 8:55 pm

Spartacus wrote:sounds nice...$200

this sounds soft but ill have to ask my finance manager (DAD)
if its possible.

DAD says: HELL NO GO STEAL MONEY OFF FLYNN OR SOMEONE!!!
Flynn says: HAHAHA how funny your dad reakons i have money HAHAHAHA wat a crack :finger:

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