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Spring spacers
Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2003 12:12 pm
by HeathGQ
It appears the springs have sagged a bit, so was considering putting some spacers in until I get the 4" springs.
I did a search, but not much said on them. Any advice on this issue. You can 35mm spacers - correct?
Just looking to see what the overall height would feel like.
Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2003 12:27 pm
by Area54
Try Wizard down your way, ARB Gold coast may know also.
yep, the 35 mm packers are a cheap way for a small lift/spring imbalance tune.
Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2003 8:30 pm
by Carl Coight
Dobinsons also do a 30mm packer.
I think you will find that it is not a whole lot cheaper to pack them instead of buying new springs.
Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2003 8:36 pm
by big red
i think they were 80 odd bucks each...not sure though
Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2003 10:42 pm
by rOd
Hi Heath,
I rang Autoaliance the other day to enquire about spring spacers and they have the 30mm ones (rear) for $58 each.
Im also considering using them on the rear of my SWB GQ, cause I think the LPG tank is causing it to sag on the rear a bit.
Do you guys think it will be OK to run a 2" spring lift on all four but also add a 30mm spacer on the rear? Vibrations, etc.???
Cheers,
Rod
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2003 9:16 am
by Guy
Any definate info on prices for spring spacers ..
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2003 10:55 am
by bazzle
IMO Big spring packers are not a good idea.
Trim packers to trim vehicle ~10mm ok.
Under compression springs will bind up before bump stops come in.
This will cause springs to fail earlier.
Best to get new springs set and rated for your load.
Bazzle
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2003 6:55 am
by LOCKY
$30 per packer to board members ex Melb.
Have 30mm ones for front & rear of Patrols, cruisers and rear of Rangie
Locky
03 9705 6677
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2003 4:10 pm
by rOd
I tried fitting the 30mm spacers I got to the rear of my 88SWB GQ.
So I first unbolted the swaybar bolts off the diff housing then the shockies on both ends. And for some reason I could not get the bottom loop of both shocks to slide off the pin! Tried some rp7 and a few taps with the ballpin but it still wouldnt come off.
I then tried levering it off from the back, but all that happend was the rubber bushing started tearing and I also left a few dents on the base shocks.
I realised to my amazement that they have the nissan logo on them and therefore still the original shocks from the factory!
Im trying to do things on the cheap but it now looks like I need new shocks and probably get them fitted by some one else!
Any suggestions???
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2003 4:26 pm
by Area54
Remove the upper trailing arms (at one end only) when the diff is at droop, this will enable you to rotate the diff housing enough to remove the shocks with the mount pin facing straight out, instead of it facing to the ground slightly - greatly increasing the resistance for removal. They are not easy to remove at the best of times (the top is even harder - depending on your shock), and with the diff shock pin mount facing down, it makes it even harder. Reassemble with some moly grease to help removal in the future.