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MQ/MK rear leaf questions
MQ/MK rear leaf questions
OK guys
i have searched for some info on mq mk rears info but couldn't find what i need to know. i know that they are different between the two models but would like sizes for both.
i need to know bush eye diameter in main leaf
and leaf width.
thinking about running some in the back of the 4runner.
if anyone has any info or useful links i would appreciate it.
cheers joel
i have searched for some info on mq mk rears info but couldn't find what i need to know. i know that they are different between the two models but would like sizes for both.
i need to know bush eye diameter in main leaf
and leaf width.
thinking about running some in the back of the 4runner.
if anyone has any info or useful links i would appreciate it.
cheers joel
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All MQ/MK leaves are the same width which is 16mm across.
im not 100 percent sure on the spring eye diamters off hte top of my head but will get out the manual tomorrow and have a look.
screwy
im not 100 percent sure on the spring eye diamters off hte top of my head but will get out the manual tomorrow and have a look.
screwy
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Screwy_ScrewBall wrote:All MQ/MK leaves are the same width which is 16mm across. screwy
mmm that doesn't sound right?
Screwy_ScrewBall wrote:im not 100 percent sure on the spring eye diamters off hte top of my head but will get out the manual tomorrow and have a look.
screwy
that would be great
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woops sorry my baaad.....
dont know where in the hell i got 16mm wide from. thats smaller than a zooks leaves.
They are 50 mm Wide.
my bad. i must have been thinking about something else when i said the previous measurement.
screwy
dont know where in the hell i got 16mm wide from. thats smaller than a zooks leaves.
They are 50 mm Wide.
my bad. i must have been thinking about something else when i said the previous measurement.
screwy
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The size of the leafs is the same, but the newer ones have the rear axle located 3cm further back. So the difference between the springs is the location of the king pin hole. There's also some different leaf packs with 3 up to 8 leafs depending on market on model.
'04 Nissan Terrano 3.0Di ZD30 *pimped*, some Zooks & '87 GQ
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Screwy_ScrewBall wrote:woops sorry my baaad.....
dont know where in the hell i got 16mm wide from. thats smaller than a zooks leaves.
screwy
You had ya hand in ya pants again didnt ya !

spring width is 60mm
[color=blue][size=150][b]And your cry-baby, whinyassed opinion would be.....? [/b][/size][/color]
V8Patrol wrote:Screwy_ScrewBall wrote:woops sorry my baaad.....
dont know where in the hell i got 16mm wide from. thats smaller than a zooks leaves.
screwy
You had ya hand in ya pants again didnt ya !![]()
spring width is 60mm
didnt have hands in pants..........

also both of my patrols measure 52mm on the spring width im sorry kingy.
front and rear the same. and my SOA rig has MK front leaves and MQ rear leaves.
My older MQ has newer enforcer ones and they measure 50mm also.
But.
Im nearly positive that the ones i pulled out of the MK LWB me and shawn stripped, were measured at 60mm.
anyone share some light??
i couldnt be asses getting up and getting the manual

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springs
yep 60mm for both (sorry screwy)
Re: springs
DR Frankenstine wrote:yep 60mm for both (sorry screwy)
nah dude i just went out like 20 mins ago and measured with a ruler at 50mm.
and double checked it twice.
unless the ruler is farked. AND I DID check it properly.
they are about 53mm.
screwy
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Big Red Patrol...... front = 60 mm, rear = 60mm.
Littler Red ...... front = 60 mm, rear = 60mm.
Old Yella ...... front = 60 mm, rear = 60mm.
Yella ...... front = 60 mm, rear = 60mm.
Whitey ...... front = 60 mm, rear = 60mm.
D ethnic person mobile ...... front = 60 mm, rear = 60mm.
All 6 of mine have differant styled spring paks fitted but they all measure 60mm wide.
you havent cut ya ruler off at the 10mm mark by any chance ?
So where did ya get the 16mm from then ???
Littler Red ...... front = 60 mm, rear = 60mm.
Old Yella ...... front = 60 mm, rear = 60mm.
Yella ...... front = 60 mm, rear = 60mm.
Whitey ...... front = 60 mm, rear = 60mm.
D ethnic person mobile ...... front = 60 mm, rear = 60mm.
All 6 of mine have differant styled spring paks fitted but they all measure 60mm wide.
you havent cut ya ruler off at the 10mm mark by any chance ?
Screwy_ScrewBall wrote:V8Patrol wrote:Screwy_ScrewBall wrote:woops sorry my baaad.....
dont know where in the hell i got 16mm wide from. thats smaller than a zooks leaves.
screwy
You had ya hand in ya pants again didnt ya !![]()
spring width is 60mm
didnt have hands in pants..........![]()
So where did ya get the 16mm from then ???

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Width
I wen and measured the LWB springs @ 60mm and the shorty @ 60 too after you left last night Screwy forgot to tell you hey...
Enforcer springs are CRAP!!!! More sagging than a 90 year old (that was in like 2 months of fittin em new too!!!
Mk
Enforcer springs are CRAP!!!! More sagging than a 90 year old (that was in like 2 months of fittin em new too!!!
Mk
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Well there ya go.
I have had a funny feeling they are 60 the hole time ( thats were i got 16 from, was thinking 60 ) then got confused and measured.
just looking at the ruler now.
the 0 doesnt start till 7mm in
I have had a funny feeling they are 60 the hole time ( thats were i got 16 from, was thinking 60 ) then got confused and measured.
just looking at the ruler now.
the 0 doesnt start till 7mm in

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Screwy_ScrewBall wrote:Well there ya go.
I have had a funny feeling they are 60 the hole time ( thats were i got 16 from, was thinking 60 ) then got confused and measured.
just looking at the ruler now.
the 0 doesnt start till 7mm in
& this ladies and gentlemen is the difference between professional and a rank amateur
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V8Patrol wrote:Screwy_ScrewBall wrote:Well there ya go.
I have had a funny feeling they are 60 the hole time ( thats were i got 16 from, was thinking 60 ) then got confused and measured.
just looking at the ruler now.
the 0 doesnt start till 7mm in
& this ladies and gentlemen is the difference between professional and a rank amateur
But it does make you wonder how many things he possibly has stuffed up using this ruler to measure things.
r0ck_m0nkey wrote:V8Patrol wrote:Screwy_ScrewBall wrote:Well there ya go.
I have had a funny feeling they are 60 the hole time ( thats were i got 16 from, was thinking 60 ) then got confused and measured.
just looking at the ruler now.
the 0 doesnt start till 7mm in
& this ladies and gentlemen is the difference between professional and a rank amateur
But it does make you wonder how many things he possibly has stuffed up using this ruler to measure things.
HEY!!!
ive never used this ruler on my vehicles before

Its my old school ruler........
No wonder y i did so bad in maths


Amatuer...... PPFFFTT. Far from that, But still wouldnt quite go as far as professional


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