Springs (Question reset or new ones)

Post by **Happy bloke** » Tue Aug 24, 2004 11:52 pm

hi, i got an MQ Patrol SWB and am thinking of getting a 2"suspension lift,my question is should i go new springs or just get myne reset?????????

Post by **RMP&O** » Wed Aug 25, 2004 6:24 am

IMHO and from experience with both I can say that the reset (re-arched) springs ride a lot worse. Height is gained or improved but ride remained the same on the old springs. It was still a harsh ride and new springs have always proven to ride...well, like new!

Post by **V8Patrol** » Wed Aug 25, 2004 7:30 am

Go with a new set.
Prices arent that much differant between the two and generaly the reset ones sag after a good floging offroad.

Kingy

Post by **kc_ksom** » Wed Aug 25, 2004 5:44 pm

I done some research today in regards to this, the cost to reset the springs is 110 for front 110 for rear, plus extra like new springs etc.. I then went up to our local 4x4 specialist, they said DO NOT waist your money on the original springs, if it has had a spring pack fitted before no problems, but they said the original springs will not work and will sag very quickly.

They also said TWS or something like that does spring packs pretty cheap, I diddn't get mine quoted up but anyway...
I was talking to a block who had an add in the trading post, selling a MQ with a V8 conversion iether in parts or complete, anyway he had a full suspension done in pedders, with a pretty high lift and extended shocky's with this and that etc etc, he wanted 800 complete, would be a good deal as they are only weeks old...

Catch ya
Casey

Post by **V8Patrol** » Wed Aug 25, 2004 5:50 pm

kc_ksom wrote:he wanted 800 complete, would be a good deal as they are only weeks old...

PHONE NUMBER PLEASE :D

Post by **Screwy** » Wed Aug 25, 2004 9:26 pm

Ive just reset all my springs to running 2 main long leaves and one from near the bottom of the pack :twisted:

The fronts are extremely flat and will flex really well ( got a pic of it with a jack ), the rears are near flat and flex nicely as well. the trucks size has come down a coupla inches, but she is as soft as a trampolene

screwy

Post by **ozy1** » Wed Aug 25, 2004 9:31 pm

Screwy_ScrewBall wrote:Ive just reset all my springs to running 2 main long leaves and one from near the bottom of the pack
The fronts are extremely flat and will flex really well ( got a pic of it with a jack ), the rears are near flat and flex nicely as well. the trucks size has come down a coupla inches, but she is as soft as a trampolene

screwy

and we all know where not to put our fingers now dont we?

Post by **Screwy** » Wed Aug 25, 2004 9:33 pm

ozy1 wrote:
Screwy_ScrewBall wrote:Ive just reset all my springs to running 2 main long leaves and one from near the bottom of the pack
The fronts are extremely flat and will flex really well ( got a pic of it with a jack ), the rears are near flat and flex nicely as well. the trucks size has come down a coupla inches, but she is as soft as a trampolene

screwy

and we all know where not to put our fingers now dont we?

I havnt learned a thing :roll:

Post by **ozy1** » Wed Aug 25, 2004 9:38 pm

Screwy_ScrewBall wrote:
ozy1 wrote:
Screwy_ScrewBall wrote:Ive just reset all my springs to running 2 main long leaves and one from near the bottom of the pack
The fronts are extremely flat and will flex really well ( got a pic of it with a jack ), the rears are near flat and flex nicely as well. the trucks size has come down a coupla inches, but she is as soft as a trampolene

screwy

and we all know where not to put our fingers now dont we?

I havnt learned a thing

shall you put them back untill you learn?

Post by **Big Red Toy** » Wed Aug 25, 2004 9:40 pm

well i have 2" lifted pedders springs in mine.
When i got it they were sagged like all shit but flexed great, so after a crash i had i got em all reset
Price was $590, which included new front shackles, bushes all round, repair to front mounts and remove & fitting so that was a good deal
Jacob Springworks in oakleigh

Post by **Screwy** » Wed Aug 25, 2004 9:43 pm

ozy1 wrote:
Screwy_ScrewBall wrote:
ozy1 wrote:
Screwy_ScrewBall wrote:Ive just reset all my springs to running 2 main long leaves and one from near the bottom of the pack
The fronts are extremely flat and will flex really well ( got a pic of it with a jack ), the rears are near flat and flex nicely as well. the trucks size has come down a coupla inches, but she is as soft as a trampolene

screwy

and we all know where not to put our fingers now dont we?

I havnt learned a thing

shall you put them back untill you learn?

i think ill pass, thanks all the same :rofl:

Post by **ozy1** » Wed Aug 25, 2004 9:49 pm

screwy

and we all know where not to put our fingers now dont we?

I havnt learned a thing

shall you put them back untill you learn?

i think ill pass, thanks all the same :rofl:

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okay, no one here knows whats going on, NEVER while the rig is jacked up, put your fingers between the seperated leaves in a spring pack, and yank down on them, as the car may have a tendancy to roll, thus falling off the jack, leaving 2 fingers wedged in the spring pack, thus, leaving an inocent by stander, trying to work out how the "bloke" had used a jack, and a chassis stand to jack up a spring over MQ off the rear bar.
Imagine, tryin to balance a chassis stand, ontop of a trolley jack :shock:

, to get a mates fingers out............ :shock:

Post by **Screwy** » Wed Aug 25, 2004 9:55 pm

My baad.......

sorry bloke.
Was working fine till it fell. The hurt like living crap too.
I owe a a beer or 3.
thanks

screwy :cry:

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