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Suspension upgrade for Rocky?

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Suspension upgrade for Rocky?

Post by farhorizonz »

Hey,

I have a 199i Rocky(the TDi model), with leaf springs. The ride is not the best! I am running 15 inch BFG AT tyres and tough dog gas shocks. is there any kit i can get to improve ride quality onroad? At present it is very bumpy over potholes, corrugations and even the slightly uneveness on the road. I changed shocks, but apart from an improvement in handling, the ride is same or worse...do i need new springs? I have done 250000kms, 150000 of them myself with what i guess is original springs.
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Post by BabyGodzillaGTi-R »

Just wondering if u have heard of a brand call Dobinson?
Coz a Korean friend of mine who goes off roading with me in Malaysia recently bought a set for his Rocky.

Btw i'm running Ultimate Springs.
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Re: Suspension upgrade for Rocky?

Post by Spartacus »

farhorizonz wrote:Hey,

is there any kit i can get to improve ride quality onroad?

at present it is very bumpy over potholes, corrugations and even the slightly uneveness on the road.



heaps of kits out there. research on the net and create a
list of possible kits available.

and yeah old rooted springs become worn in, and flex more creating bumpy leaning ride.

what size tyres?? are they bigger than 28s :?:

:evilbat:
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Post by farhorizonz »

i am on 235 70 R 15's.

Any suggestions for brands of kits? ironman is the only one that springs to mind..but ppl on this seem to think thay are terrible! :?
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Post by murcod »

King Springs and Lovells probably make something to fit.
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Post by BundyRumandCoke »

Dobinsons of Rockhampton will make you a set up. They have the appropriate measurements, and make them onsite in their factory. I have a brand new pair of rear Rocky leaves with a 2 inch lift sitting idle downstairs.
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