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Suspension upgrade for Rocky?

Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2004 3:36 pm
by farhorizonz
Hey,

I have a 199i Rocky(the TDi model), with leaf springs. The ride is not the best! I am running 15 inch BFG AT tyres and tough dog gas shocks. is there any kit i can get to improve ride quality onroad? At present it is very bumpy over potholes, corrugations and even the slightly uneveness on the road. I changed shocks, but apart from an improvement in handling, the ride is same or worse...do i need new springs? I have done 250000kms, 150000 of them myself with what i guess is original springs.

Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2004 10:28 pm
by BabyGodzillaGTi-R
Just wondering if u have heard of a brand call Dobinson?
Coz a Korean friend of mine who goes off roading with me in Malaysia recently bought a set for his Rocky.

Btw i'm running Ultimate Springs.

Re: Suspension upgrade for Rocky?

Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2004 6:44 pm
by Spartacus
farhorizonz wrote:Hey,

is there any kit i can get to improve ride quality onroad?

at present it is very bumpy over potholes, corrugations and even the slightly uneveness on the road.



heaps of kits out there. research on the net and create a
list of possible kits available.

and yeah old rooted springs become worn in, and flex more creating bumpy leaning ride.

what size tyres?? are they bigger than 28s :?:

:evilbat:

Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2004 10:44 am
by farhorizonz
i am on 235 70 R 15's.

Any suggestions for brands of kits? ironman is the only one that springs to mind..but ppl on this seem to think thay are terrible! :?

Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2004 11:42 am
by murcod
King Springs and Lovells probably make something to fit.

Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2004 8:41 pm
by BundyRumandCoke
Dobinsons of Rockhampton will make you a set up. They have the appropriate measurements, and make them onsite in their factory. I have a brand new pair of rear Rocky leaves with a 2 inch lift sitting idle downstairs.