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hard suspension
Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 4:34 pm
by evil666
hey guys can anyone help me with making my suspension softer in the back end of my 79 hilux 4 that it is way to hard when your 4wd. and by removing one of the leafs in the springs will that help if so what one.
Cheers
Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2006 5:08 pm
by dirty harry
do you know what springs you have? also what shocks. i changed my shocks ( ranchos) made a big diffrance. i also let my tyres down when off roading.
Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2006 9:24 pm
by evil666
well i dont no what springs i have they came in the car well i have to put new shocks in so i will give ranchos a shot because i have to do something because when i go 4wd over every bump and my backs wheels come off the ground.
so im up 4 every idea use have to help
Cheers
Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2006 10:46 pm
by Sic Lux
Tyre pressure comes into it alot if runnnig 31's go 20psi thats what a mate runs his at and reckons it made a world of differance even helps with traction
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 9:51 am
by evil666
well im running 32s and when im 4wd i mostly run on 30psi so if im running 32 what would be the best psi for 4wd.
and to add to what i said be4 my back spring i dont no what they are all i no is that there heavy duty 2inch lift spring so if i took a life out will the make them lighter
cheers
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 12:46 pm
by Busiboy
Have a look at your spring pack, if you have an extra thick leaf in there you might have a 'helper leaf' for heavy loads. Yes if you take this out it will make a huge difference. Try running 20+ psi till you find what you like. A way to check you haven't gone too low is to check you tyre pressure cold and hot. There should be about 4 psi difference.
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 1:27 pm
by evil666
cheers guys thats all a big help.