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Sierra suspension blues!!!!
Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2004 9:55 pm
by Cracka
I know this has been done before, I have looked at a lot of posts. I'm after new shocks, springs etc for 92 swb sierra. I'm after 2" lift, seems to be about the norm with possibly a 2" body lift later. I'm running 225 x 75's at the moment probably go to 30" when there worn. I have looked at a lot of options, OME with Rancho 9000's, Cross country springs with Rancho 9000 from Climax suspensions (havn't heard of Cross country, anyone else?), Kings springs what are they like? The OME springs I have seen written about on these forums have been 2.5" lift, I have only been able to find 40mm, is the 2.5" (equivalent to about 60mm or thereabouts) still available? Also looked at the Rockhopper springs from Auto Alliance in Sydney does anybody know anything about these springs? 
Re: Sierra suspension blues!!!!
Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2004 10:00 pm
by droopypete
Cracka wrote:I know this has been done before, I have looked at a lot of posts. I'm after new shocks, springs etc for 92 swb sierra. I'm after 2" lift, seems to be about the norm with possibly a 2" body lift later. I'm running 225 x 75's at the moment probably go to 30" when there worn. I have looked at a lot of options, OME with Rancho 9000's, Cross country springs with Rancho 9000 from Climax suspensions (havn't heard of Cross country, anyone else?), Kings springs what are they like? The OME springs I have seen written about on these forums have been 2.5" lift, I have only been able to find 40mm, is the 2.5" (equivalent to about 60mm or thereabouts) still available? Also looked at the Rockhopper springs from Auto Alliance in Sydney does anybody know anything about these springs?
I have OME's on my 92 swb, and I am very happy with them.
Welcome to the group as well.
Peter.
Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2004 10:08 pm
by Cracka
Peter,
Yeah thanks mate, my first time on a forum, I have been reading a few but havn't been involved. Are your OME springs the 2.5" or the 40mm lift which is the only ones I can find. What shocks are you running.
Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2004 10:09 pm
by OVERKILL ENG
Someone is going to say it so will get it over and done with. Loose the body lift and just do a SPOA
SAM
Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2004 10:17 pm
by Cracka
Yes thought about it but what are legalities in NSW and what is the handling like on road, probably 90% is on highway and the wife also has to drive it!!!
Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2004 10:21 pm
by droopypete
Cracka wrote:Peter,
Yeah thanks mate, my first time on a forum, I have been reading a few but havn't been involved. Are your OME springs the 2.5" or the 40mm lift which is the only ones I can find. What shocks are you running.
I am running the "light duty" springs with the standard shocks.
and ignore Sam, His ride on lawn mower is SPOA as well as his missus's Mazda 626
Peter.
Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2004 10:23 pm
by OVERKILL ENG
droopypete wrote:Cracka wrote:Peter,
Yeah thanks mate, my first time on a forum, I have been reading a few but havn't been involved. Are your OME springs the 2.5" or the 40mm lift which is the only ones I can find. What shocks are you running.
I am running the "light duty" springs with the standard shocks.
and ignore Sam, His ride on lawn mower is SPOA as well as his missus's Mazda 626
Peter.
Coils buddy
Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2004 8:54 am
by stumped
where u from dude? i've got the lifted OMEs on my zook, they don't make the 2.5" lift anymore, tis only 40mm
they're good springs tho, flexy if u go for the light/medium ones. chuck extended shackles on and u've got ur 2" lift
Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2004 10:00 am
by dark matter
Just got this off the QLD Transport site
"Leaf spring suspensions must not be raised by the use of extended shackles."
http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/qt/driv ... ations.pdf
Is this the same in other states?
Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2004 12:12 pm
by grimbo
why don't you look up the SA laws as they will apply to you seeing as you live there not in QLD. QLD is probably the hardest place to do mods
Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2004 12:38 pm
by Damo
Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2004 2:38 pm
by stumped
i know it's illegal here
Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2004 10:36 pm
by Cracka
I'm in New South Wales, far south coast. Spoke to Kaos 4 x 4 in A.C.T today he reckons the tough dog 2" springs with Rancho 9000's are a good way to go, he said extended shackles or a body lift need engineers report here in N.S.W. Also spoke to TJM in A.C.T they have a 80mm spring lift which they reckon is a 'comfort' ride and lift!!! Any thoughts or knowledge on these 2 setups.
Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2004 6:23 pm
by built4thrashing
im having some suspension dramas too but with shocks.
My current shocks are limiting travel as the hit their extended limit. i am unable to drive up onto car rampsif put at opposite wheels without rear wheel lifting off the ground. i have already got 2 inch lifted springs. what is a cheap but good shock to use for lifted springs. part numbers and brand names would be great
Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2004 10:31 pm
by dark matter
grimbo wrote:why don't you look up the SA laws as they will apply to you seeing as you live there not in QLD. QLD is probably the hardest place to do mods
Nothing on transport sa's website. No surprise there. Will have to ring them this week.
