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replacing coils on an XL-7 GV
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 3:43 pm
by keatings
Hey guys does anyone have an opinion on replacing the coils with taller ones (35mm higher) and not replacing the shocks? We need some more height for the sand. Would this be ok?
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 10:46 pm
by gumtree
u wern't the guy stuck in the sand at Bribie a couple days before Australia day were u?
Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 10:14 am
by keatings
no mate but we are going to fraser soon
Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 5:21 pm
by gumtree
ah ok,
if u dont replace your shocks they will be close to their full extended limit. u will have no flex virtually can car will ride bad on the road. u will get bogged very easy and risk damaging the shock very easy.
if u do replace them u will have flex and a normal, safe, comfortable car to drive around.
definatly replace the shocks, dont be tight, do it right.
Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2010 9:26 am
by crazynic
Maybe look into getting this kit....
http://outdoorauto4x4.com/p/601217/gv-b ... -50mm.html
Cheaper than the cheapest suspension kit and retains factory ride you also get 50mm lift as opposed to the 30-35mm most springs give you.
Also factor in camber bolts and a wheel alignment as part of the intall.
Fit up some 225/75/16 AT's and you have much more off road clearance!
Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2010 10:50 am
by BlueSuzy
Check out ODA1
http://www.auszookers.com/index.php?nam ... pic&t=8470
Same company as that previous link. ^
He supplys alot of stuff for Suzuki drivers and sounds like a great bloke to deal with. He is always on that forum.
Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2010 3:56 pm
by gumtree
crazynic wrote:Maybe look into getting this kit....
http://outdoorauto4x4.com/p/601217/gv-b ... -50mm.html
Cheaper than the cheapest suspension kit and retains factory ride you also get 50mm lift as opposed to the 30-35mm most springs give you.
Also factor in camber bolts and a wheel alignment as part of the intall.
Fit up some 225/75/16 AT's and you have much more off road clearance!
puting spacers to lift a car is illigal. insurance can refuse a claim and u can get fined from road side check points. there are allowed to be used to level out a car. ie a 10mm used in rear to level out saggy suspension etc.
plus thats a ripoff! $500. spacers are normally $40-$60 a pair, and those shocks are no more than $200 a pair if bought seperatly.
just do it properly the 1st time.