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need info on springs

Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 7:36 pm
by VXPSI
i have a mq patrol and have just put a cheezy bar on it and high mount winch i habe after market shockers and springs but with adding a extra 81kilos to the front will it sag in the front or bottom out alot easier, what should i do if this will occur

Re: need info on springs

Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 9:59 pm
by bogged
VXPSI wrote: 1 - but with adding a extra 81kilos to the front will it sag in the front
2 - or bottom out alot easier,
3 - what should i do if this will occur
yes lots. adding 1/2 that on my GU dropped 15-20mm.
yes...
change springs and shocks.

.... thus the reason suspension should be the last thing fitted AFTER all accessories.

Re: need info on springs

Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 11:18 am
by q_ship
VXPSI wrote:
.... thus the reason suspension should be the last thing fitted AFTER all accessories.
true and correct.

couple of things you can do

1. take it to a specialist like carrolls
2. add a front spring hanger similar to a hilux (not advised if not experienced)
3. add extended shackles.

#1 would be the winner though

Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 7:11 pm
by VXPSI
thanks for the info boys. yeah extended shackles are going on it and where is carrols situauted?

Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 9:09 am
by q_ship
try this

1300 660 601

and ask for their nearest outlet.