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RRC Shock Absorber length options
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 10:35 pm
by fnukle
Have a Rangie Classic, 1988 3.5 V8 EFI, Two inch spring lift, 32" Mongrel muddies, rear maxidrive locker set up and an open front.
Spring locators to keep springs where they should be(isn't needed yet) and stock Shockie mounts.
The current Shock Absorbers are quite short really limiting the drop of the axles causing front wheels to lift.
I'm after the longest Shock options with a reasonable price tag and also if possible Brisbane suppliers that know what a lift means regarding shock length :)
Thanks, Pete.
Ive tried searching google to find out how shock length is measured from and to but no joy so i can figure how much more travel I want. Im assuming from top and bottom of the cylinders and not the pins/eyes?
Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 6:58 am
by 6.5 rangie
Do a search on here, there has been heaps discussed about it. Cheapest way is to use 80series cruiser fronts anr GQ Patrol rears with a pin/eye adapter. Lengths can be found on the Rangie Spares website.
Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 7:22 am
by fnukle
Thanks mate,
I remember this being discussed ages ago but I must have been doing the search wrong as I couldn't find them, will do it again when I get home from work.
Also I've been trying to get onto
http://www.lrautomotive.com.au for weeks, that link work for anyone else?
Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 11:21 am
by lokka
Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 12:52 pm
by GRIMACE
cheap = pro comp shocks.
As for lengths id say maximum compressed length upfront would be about 380mm and 360mm for the rear. Assuming standard bumpstops and springs allowing full compression.
You should be able to find a 10-11" travel procomp shock to fit front and rear.
This is all goin by my rather bad memory
Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 2:15 pm
by Aquarangie
I second that, Shane is more than helpful and can point you in the right direction and recently have bought some gear off him and for a bloody good price too.
I was always a bit of a critic of Pro-Comps but til I bought set I can't complain and for the price you can't go too much wrong
Trav
Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 4:19 pm
by lokka
Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 5:39 pm
by DK
Another vote for Pro Comps...run them in the rear of my Defender 11" travel never had any probs
Also saves the hassle of pin to eye converter just bolt them straight up.
Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 7:37 pm
by matt_w
iv had 4" longer than standard bilsteins all round in my 1988 rangie with no dramas, only extended brake lines to suit travel
bilstein are rebuildable, so thats an advantage
Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 7:55 pm
by dont_follow_me
for the disco's the standard rear shock length is about 550mm, shuld be the similar as the RRC as they use the same chassis etc
I have just ordered a set of procomps from shane as well. I got the 26.5 inch ones which will give me about an extra 115mm of travel over standard just from the new shocks...not bad for a bolt on thing
heres his website with all the measurements etc that you will need
https://www.suspensionstuff.com.au/shop/
Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 9:01 pm
by fnukle
Thanks heaps for that guys I'll grab the gear from him then, will ring him tomorrow :D