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Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2005 3:55 pm
by spamwell
dreamz wrote:i seem to disagree, in the later versions of the sierra there are some problem and some weak spots (ie traiing arms) but besides that coil zook go as hard if not harder then the leafs.
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i agree i did way more tracks in my coily then i could ever imagine doing in my leafy which had lower gearing a bigger lift
sam tyres though ,both unlocked
Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2005 7:28 pm
by Gwagensteve
ARB will sell the parts (springs, shocks) separately, but there is not really any point. The whole kit will pretty much provide you with about the best compromise for a road/off road sierra.
ARB supply everything required and will look after fitting ( which assists with warranty if you have any problems) . It is a 100% bolt on. All required hardware is supplied.
Sure, better off road performance mnight be achieved with some of the combinations discussed on theis board, but if you are not talented with spannerwork or fabrication, I think you will find the OME stuff about the best around.
Despite making longer shackles for every car I work on, I can't really see the need for a smaller tyred car (say 30's). they do create some handling issues (reducing caster) and can cause shock damage in the rear end.
and no, I don't work for ARB
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 6:43 pm
by oldzook
[quote="Gwagensteve"]If you choose 30's, shoot for off the shelf springs (I too vote OME Dakar) OME shocks and leave it at that. some carful work flattening out some seams and trimming the braket that the front bumper bolt to etc and 30's should be fine.
don't get too influenced by some of the louder voices on the board carrying on about all sorts of uneccesary mods - very little of this stuff is relevant to a daily drvien, mild car with a driver with limited experience. quote]
yay, what steve said, keep it simple.
want to save some$$ take the car to a springworks in your area and get the original springs reset to ride 2" higher and get some longer shocks all round.
bump steer is not bad at this height but the ride quality and flex is much much better.
235/75R15 tyres are nice and light for a little suzuki motor to turn and plenty big enough.
you'll be surprised how much just those 3 items will transform it without the need to go 'fully sik'.
Dan