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WHAT SUSPENSION IN MQ
Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2004 11:24 am
by junior
Hello all, having no luck in deciding on a suspension package for my swb MQ patrol,yes kingy SOA all the way i know.But ive had many different prices on the kits,eg OME $2500,Off road 4x4springs with gabrial shocks by 4x4 heaven for $1650 and so on.Need help peoples,has anyone had probs with certain springs,shocks ect.Lots of money to spend and have them sag in two months.
Help would be much appreciated.
jnr
Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2004 11:48 am
by turps
Unless your springs are really buggered, you might be able to use them just have spoa. As that will give you atleast 3" lift. Just need to get new shocks then.
I think this is possible, not real sure about leafs.
Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2004 1:00 pm
by redzook
turps wrote:Unless your springs are really buggered, you might be able to use them just have spoa. As that will give you atleast 3" lift. Just need to get new shocks then.
I think this is possible, not real sure about leafs.
id say atleast 5 to 6 inch lift if not more
Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2004 2:15 pm
by junior
Not real keen on the spring over conversion,at least not yet anyway.Happy to run just 33's.New suspension will give me around 50mm and i might go for a 2inch body lift down the track a bit.The springs are pretty nackered,they have a overide tipe of leaf on them that bounces agaist the floor,drives me nuts and it rides a little to harsh aswell.
Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2004 5:39 pm
by V8Patrol
The SOA isnt that hard if you can weld.... 99% of the "how to do it" is in my thread in the members section....
http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/PHP_Modul ... php?t=7890
But by the sounds of it you may still need to reset or purchase new spring paks if its bangin around like you say.
Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2004 7:53 pm
by ORSM45
or take that overload leaf out. i recon doing a body lift would be just as hard as a spoa on a mq.
Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2004 8:47 pm
by Screwy
383FJ45 wrote:or take that overload leaf out. i recon doing a body lift would be just as hard as a spoa on a mq.
HAH! u have to be joking. A body lift takes about 3 hours and is straight forward as, just unbolt and bolt back up )
A SPOA is all new braketing made, then welded not to mention caster and the all important steering. For someone who is doing on from scratch it could take 2 weeks rather and 2 hours or a body lift.
Screwy
Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2004 8:52 pm
by ORSM45
ssshhhhhhhh dont scare him
Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2004 7:44 am
by V8Patrol
best advice I can give you is buy a "towing spring pak", with this option you can always remove leaves to get better articulation then add them back in later if it starts to go soggy again.
Its a waste of time getting them re-rolled as they generally sag after a few offroad trips......
Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2004 2:52 pm
by mkpatrol
I fitted Iron Man springs with Rancho adjustable shocks. Happy with the springs althought hey are a bit stiff. They tow great though, I towed my mates 16 ft boat, 4 blokes & all the gear & it sat level & did not do anything unusual.
If I had my time I would not fit the Ranchos again as they can only be used on the second highest setting. Setting them any lower & it drives all over the place like mad womans shit. I would go old man emu shocks instead.
Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2004 5:24 pm
by junior
Thanx for the advise and comments gents,ive heard that old man emu are just re badged monroe's.Ive gone for the off road 4x4 springs with 8 leaf rear / 7 leaf front so as kingy has stated "can be removed later" if its to harsh,and gabriel brand shocks.No way as good as ranchos but gotta budget to stick to.Ill book it in for thursday i think.Will let yas know how it turned out.
Thanx to all
jnr
Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2004 5:51 pm
by -Scott-
OME shocks are made by Monroe to ARB specs. They're not merely Monroe shocks with a different paint job...