Outer Limits 4x4 Board

Just finished converting my GQ waon to a ute by bolting on a ute cab.

I'm running a very light, home made rear rear tray and the weight difference is very noticable. It will spin the wheels very easily but, it now rides like a leaf sprung Hilux!

Now, Im sure its not the springs as without the shocks attached I can jump on the rear x-member and almost bottom the suspension. (I'm only 80kg) When I cross axle it the bumpstops touch on the compressed side so I reckon the spring rate is about right.

I've got OME shocks on the rear and I asked for the soft ones but I still think they're way too stiff and this is why the ride is rough. What shocks do people recommend for a light rear end?

Is my off-road traction going to be worse because of the light rear end and am I better off putting a heavy steel tray on it? I hope theres another solution because the acceleration is so much better now..........

Weight over the arse end is about the only option. With out it you will be forever fighting a loosing battle not to mention the offroad capabilities of it without weight.

If your springs are ment for a wagon than you are best to go to a ute spring. By the time you put a spare tyre tools and esky you will be right especially with the faster acceleration you have gained. Momentum always gets you there when all else fails.

LudaCris

if they are brand new shocks give them a week to settle in