Bundy Coil Travel & Other Suspension Questions
Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2005 6:28 pm
After having been extremely pleased with the ride and handling offroad of our vehicle, I'm now starting to think about getting the little beast some new legs and shoes.
I'm kind of stumped as to how much vertical travel can be expected from a stock vehicle, and how much improvement can be had by going to say, 80series front coils all round (from OME) and some new shockers too.
The 'benchmark' I'm looking at is apparently on a Defender (current model) one can expect around about 6" up front (vertical travel, does this mean +/- 6"??).
In case it's relevant, i'm thinking of getting the 2" suspension lift and going to 32" tyres. I know the vehicle can take the 32"s without mods, but if I have to change the coils and shocks, I might as well get some nice ones put in!
Also, is it true that all I'll need will be wheel balancing and no need for changes to gearing etc etc once the new set up is in?
and yes, I'll be changing bushes and all as well.
I'm kind of stumped as to how much vertical travel can be expected from a stock vehicle, and how much improvement can be had by going to say, 80series front coils all round (from OME) and some new shockers too.
The 'benchmark' I'm looking at is apparently on a Defender (current model) one can expect around about 6" up front (vertical travel, does this mean +/- 6"??).
In case it's relevant, i'm thinking of getting the 2" suspension lift and going to 32" tyres. I know the vehicle can take the 32"s without mods, but if I have to change the coils and shocks, I might as well get some nice ones put in!
Also, is it true that all I'll need will be wheel balancing and no need for changes to gearing etc etc once the new set up is in?
and yes, I'll be changing bushes and all as well.
