MQ MK spring Difference

[jtraf]

I was just on the phone with ARB wanting to order some new front spring for my 85 SWB MK Patrol.

I explained that it was the turbo deisel with winch bar and winch, dual bartteries etc and they said that they recommend the heavier duty ones which I am happy with. He then mentioned that the drivers side gets an AA and passenger gets a AB type spring due to weight distribution and I agreed again cause it currently leans heavily to the drivers side.

Now that all that was agreed on I want to place the order for two front spings, bush kits and new u-bolts I asked one question that stumped him.

I asked whether the springs were to suit an 85 model and he said that they were all the same. I explained that my current springs are the same thickness all the way through and do not narrow down at the shackle mount like the MQ that I have seen. He said that my springs must not be orginal and that I sould just replace the shackles at the same time.

I replaced shackles about 4000kays ago and they were a straight swap. I asked for shackles for my vehicle and they gave me the same as what I had.

Do I have to replace my shackles to suite the old man emu springs or have other bought straight swap overs from them in the past??

[Big Red Toy]

if your headlights are rectangular, you need the offset shackles to suit not the straight ones from an mq

I've been changing springs tonight