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Spring Over Kit - Anyone know where to buy a kit?
Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2005 10:00 am
by dazlin
JUst wondering if there is a kit you can buy to complete a Spring Over on the sierra.
Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2005 10:15 am
by Wesley
calmini makes one but dont buy it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and again just incase you wernt listening DONT BUY IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2005 5:25 pm
by SAWZALL
Most of the US vendors do SPOA kits. Dont know about sourcing locally...
Where are you from?
Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2005 7:08 pm
by dazlin
melbourne, victoria australia
Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2005 7:38 pm
by N*A*M
you don't need SOA for vic conditions
what tyres do you plan to run?
Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2005 7:42 pm
by Mudzuki
N*A*M wrote:you don't need SOA for vic conditions
what tyres do you plan to run?
Let him make his own choice
Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2005 9:07 pm
by christover1
dazlin wrote:melbourne, victoria australia
Come and check out everyones zooks, get good ideas.
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Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2005 10:39 pm
by N*A*M
Mudzuki wrote:N*A*M wrote:you don't need SOA for vic conditions
what tyres do you plan to run?
Let him make his own choice
yeah i'm happy to let him make his own mistakes
for the effort of a proper SOA conversion (turning knuckles, high steering, new leaf packs) you're better off going coils and getting all the benefits that it brings
or you could tune your SUA set up
if you want to get a SOA done locally, 4Play Offroad would be a good place to start enquiries
Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2005 10:19 am
by dazlin
Maybe a SOA is not what i need then. I am happy with the standard hight as this is only a toy for the weekend so i don't care what a dent or scratch underneath or anywhere else, i just need a bit more wheel travel. Is there any simpler mods that can improve this?
Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2005 10:26 am
by christover1
dazlin wrote:Maybe a SOA is not what i need then. I am happy with the standard hight as this is only a toy for the weekend so i don't care what a dent or scratch underneath or anywhere else, i just need a bit more wheel travel. Is there any simpler mods that can improve this?
You could try slightly longer shackles (for off road use only
of course )
Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2005 10:27 am
by dazlin
how much longer are the one on that pic to the standard ones?
Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2005 10:45 am
by christover1
dazlin wrote:how much longer are the one on that pic to the standard ones?
30mm longer.
they can change handling, so don't go too long, if you still want it daily driveable.
I chose the length by disconnecting the top shackle mount, letting the shocker fall to full extension, then I made the shackle long enough to fill gap...in your case could be different length, as mine are old man emu suspension.
christover
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 8:17 am
by Liam
We have everything needed for spring over conversions. There isn't a 'kit' as such because theres so many variations in what poeple have to work with and how far they want to go.
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 8:42 am
by grimbo
before you rush off and buy something do a little research. This sort of thing has been discussed about 1 million times on here before. All sorts of suspension mods are discussed so take the time to read up about it. Also as Chris said check out the Suzuki Club.
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 11:38 am
by DeWsE
grimbo wrote:before you rush off and buy something do a little research. This sort of thing has been discussed about 1 million times on here before. All sorts of suspension mods are discussed so take the time to read up about it. Also as Chris said check out the Suzuki Club.
A grimbo said, as he is our wise and wonderful Mexican leader. Rofl. Narr he’s been wheeling for more years then I have been drinking alcohol, so I reckon he might know a thing or two.
From what I have seen of the vicco club I’d say you would really benefit from a little snooping around.
BTW what tires you running and are you planning anything different? If it’s a real budget toy look at some of Chris’s frog. Plenty of low budget stuff to get it running well
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 5:43 pm
by dazlin
Chris’s frog? does he sell stuff?
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 5:49 pm
by nicbeer
nah, probably would if he could. have a search for christover1 for tech info. plenty out there from all of us
cheers
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 6:47 pm
by christover1
dazlin wrote:Chris’s frog? does he sell stuff?
I tried selling my body once, but finished up owing money
But seriously, I built, run, and maintain my zook on a disability pension, so cheap mods is all I know.
christover
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 6:53 pm
by dazlin
whats the cheapest way to get further wheel travel?
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 6:58 pm
by dazlin
this is about all i can get in regards to wheel travel, you can see the back wheel pickup up on this small drop.
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 7:13 pm
by christover1
dazlin wrote:whats the cheapest way to get further wheel travel?
slightly longer shackles helps. you can also trawl the wrecker fer shox long enuff, and with correct fittings to suit the extra from the shackles...
car shocks are usually ok on light vehicles like zooks...
people on here have done this, they may be able to tell you best cars to look at...
also check to see if spring is running out of droop, or is it the shock running out of length.
some people remove leaves from the springs, but I not know if thats good or not
christover
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 7:16 pm
by nicbeer
Take the shocks off and try that flexin again to see whats limiting it.
Try longer shackles and RUF with the std rear springs maybe as well.
If you can fab a bit. maybe a 3/4 rear?
cheers
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 7:17 pm
by christover1
dazlin wrote:this is about all i can get in regards to wheel travel, you can see the back wheel pickup up on this small drop.
the front travel is fairly good fer a stocker though.
I use OME springs and shox, they are good but not cheap (bought 9 years ago when had money) they only just starting to fail
christover
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 7:19 pm
by DeWsE
That isn't full droop the shackle is still pointing forward. get yaself some decent shocks and see what happens. I recommend OME
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 8:15 pm
by DAZZ
The front bar is hitting the ground too. This might be a problem???
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 9:28 pm
by muppet_man67
the suzuki club is calling.
meeting is in 2 days
my favourite night of the month. (ok now it sounds like I dont have a life) good mix of people from people like me who have only been driving 12 months to people like Grimbo who has a long grey beard and tells many wise tales of 4wd adventures.
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 9:30 pm
by muppet_man67
just to clarify. Grimbo doesn't actually have a long grey beard. that is just my pathetic attemp at humour.
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 9:37 pm
by christover1
muppet_man67 wrote:the suzuki club is calling.
meeting is in 2 days
my favourite night of the month. (ok now it sounds like I dont have a life) good mix of people from people like me who have only been driving 12 months to people like Grimbo who has a long grey beard and tells many wise tales of 4wd adventures.
you'll be there by yourself
my calander say 2nd wednesday of the month is the 13th.
AMRA hall, Wills St Glen Iris, opposite railway station. 2nd Wednesday of each month, except January. 7:30pm. All welcome.
Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2005 12:13 pm
by muppet_man67
lol. dont know why I said this week. yes next week