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GQ Suspenion..
Posted: Sun Jul 04, 2004 10:42 pm
by robbie
I want to lift my rig 3" higher.. what brand shocks/springs do you use & what do they cost? will be fitting myself..
other things to consider such as extended brake lines - do people just get an ABS brake center to make up longer lines? what they normally cost?
Re: GQ Suspenion..
Posted: Sun Jul 04, 2004 10:46 pm
by bogged
robbie wrote:I want to lift my rig 3" higher.. what brand shocks/springs do you use & what do they cost? will be fitting myself..
other things to consider such as extended brake lines - do people just get an ABS brake center to make up longer lines? what they normally cost?
3inch you can use OEM brake lines, just adjust the cable routers, so they 'give' a bit more
Springs: Dobinson
Shocks: Koni or OME
Yours is shorty, so maybe caster bushes, or dropping the gearbox to rid yourself of viabrations.
Posted: Sun Jul 04, 2004 10:47 pm
by robbie
prices?
Posted: Sun Jul 04, 2004 10:50 pm
by bogged
robbie wrote:prices?
Depending where you shop..
You can go cheap, get a TJM XGS shocks and Series 2000 springs for $800ish
Dobinsons, $120ea?
OME, will let you know this week, going to price them myself as Ranchos have died again
Posted: Sun Jul 04, 2004 10:50 pm
by robbie
find out if they do discount on OME for multi buy..
Posted: Sun Jul 04, 2004 10:51 pm
by bogged
robbie wrote:find out if they do discount on OME for multi buy..
ARB wont do shit discounts on anything :(
Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2004 1:36 am
by Daisy
dobinsons are 380 from memory for the set.
then theres the endless range of shocks.
I'd recommend koni or OME.
Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2004 7:06 am
by nischev
PM blu125 that comes on here for prices and advise he is a great help and knows his stuff
gq susp
Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2004 7:46 am
by roverrat
Which outlet can I buy dobinson springs from in melbourne area??
Re: gq susp
Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2004 10:32 am
by hottiemonster
roverrat wrote:Which outlet can I buy dobinson springs from in melbourne area??
cheezy
97618111
procomp 97056677 (i think)
Re: gq susp
Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2004 3:01 pm
by bogged
roverrat wrote:Which outlet can I buy dobinson springs from in melbourne area??
Pretty much anywhere that deals with suspension...
Them or King Springs are the kit to go with.
Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2004 9:59 pm
by bagsy
dobinson springs , tough dog shocks, and adjustable panhards ,caster bushes.
Try pro comp or cheezy
Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2004 10:01 pm
by robbie
I have just read some conflicting info.. 3" suspension is really 2" heavy duty? anyone ever heard of this before?
Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2004 10:03 pm
by bagsy
oh yeah and when you jack up the car to put the springs in , make sure you take the bolt out of the braket that holds the brake line to the diff, and just bend the line up a bit , without kinking or damaging it.
Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2004 10:06 pm
by bogged
robbie wrote:I have just read some conflicting info.. 3" suspension is really 2" heavy duty? anyone ever heard of this before?
have heard it, but what brand you talking about? There are genuine 3inch lift kits out there
Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2004 10:08 pm
by robbie
no idea what brands.. but apparantly the "genuine kits" are 2" kits.. hmo ordered a 3" kit and was really 1.5-2"..
Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2004 10:38 pm
by bogged
robbie wrote:no idea what brands.. but apparantly the "genuine kits" are 2" kits.. hmo ordered a 3" kit and was really 1.5-2"..
but thats Dudelux...... LMAO
Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2004 11:07 pm
by ORSM45
got a measurement?
Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2004 11:44 pm
by MKPatrolGuy
robbie wrote:no idea what brands.. but apparantly the "genuine kits" are 2" kits.. hmo ordered a 3" kit and was really 1.5-2"..
Dudelux's is definitely 3"