Thread: Heavy duty shocks

Originally Posted by djam1

Agreed I figure that most of the running there would be slower than what we do but I may just be ignorant.

Duane

Ah, not so Duane, People who have never experienced the vastness and harshness of some outback 'roads' can't really be prepared for them if they don't take good advice. I have been insisting on good quality shocks etc since day 1 when I am trip preparing vehicles, those that choose to go with the lesser quality shocks are in my opinion not saving money, just creating a problem for later. Those that take advice and fit decent stuff can't rave enough about the vehicle and its handling after they get home, and more importantly they return home safely.

I haven't been to the Sahara but have spent time on central australian dune tracks and would have to compare in some way for sure due to the repetition and loads we have to carry etc.

Hows the trans coming along?

JC

Originally Posted by Terrain Vehicles

Maybe I need an all expenses paid trip out there with my 130...for research purposes....

Most certainly!! Let me know when. It'd make a good trip.

PM sent...

JC

Originally Posted by justinc

Ah, not so Duane, People who have never experienced the vastness and harshness of some outback 'roads' can't really be prepared for them if they don't take good advice. I have been insisting on good quality shocks etc since day 1 when I am trip preparing vehicles, those that choose to go with the lesser quality shocks are in my opinion not saving money, just creating a problem for later. Those that take advice and fit decent stuff can't rave enough about the vehicle and its handling after they get home, and more importantly they return home safely.

I haven't been to the Sahara but have spent time on central australian dune tracks and would have to compare in some way for sure due to the repetition and loads we have to carry etc.

Hows the trans coming along?

JC

Justin
The more I listen to the trans the more I think its not the trans but just a driveline vibration because of the lift, probably the front drive shaft I suspect.
I have all the parts to do the job just not sure if I want to do it unless I am sure thats what it is.

Duane

Originally Posted by Terrain Vehicles

Maybe I need an all expenses paid trip out there with my 130...for research purposes....

Send me some at cost price and I'll test them,I'm crossing central Oz at Xmas over and back and it'll be 40+ degree's. Pat

Originally Posted by justinc

Ah, not so Duane, People who have never experienced the vastness and harshness of some outback 'roads' can't really be prepared for them if they don't take good advice. I have been insisting on good quality shocks etc since day 1 when I am trip preparing vehicles, those that choose to go with the lesser quality shocks are in my opinion not saving money, just creating a problem for later. Those that take advice and fit decent stuff can't rave enough about the vehicle and its handling after they get home, and more importantly they return home safely.

I haven't been to the Sahara but have spent time on central australian dune tracks and would have to compare in some way for sure due to the repetition and loads we have to carry etc.

Hows the trans coming along?

JC

Like the way I insist on good cooling system servicing from day one but some people know more than me,they generally are the ones that complain the loudest when things go wrong.I put proper servicing,good suspension,tyres and safe storage above all else when travelling but they loose out to shiny bars,big spotties and lift kits. Pat

Originally Posted by PAT303

Like the way I insist on good cooling system servicing from day one but some people know more than me,they generally are the ones that complain the loudest when things go wrong.I put proper servicing,good suspension,tyres and safe storage above all else when travelling but they loose out to shiny bars,big spotties and lift kits. Pat

Right on Pat!


JC

Originally Posted by djam1

Justin
The more I listen to the trans the more I think its not the trans but just a driveline vibration because of the lift, probably the front drive shaft I suspect.
I have all the parts to do the job just not sure if I want to do it unless I am sure thats what it is.

Duane

Well, it is FAR better to try it without a front shaft first, than pull it all to bits and find out the noise/vibe is still there after!

JC

Originally Posted by djam1

Not wanting to be rude but I wouldn't put anything made by Britpart near my suspension.
Do you guys know what corrugations are?
Have a look at the corrugations in the 3rd image of this slide show
A life on wheels
Oh and you have 500 Miles of them to do and you are in a hurry, its a bit cooler today its only 42 degrees C
These are nice soft ones though so they are a bit easier on the vehicle.

Exactly!!!

And there is a knowledgable bloke on this site who knows corrugations better than any of us.

Derek

He tows a camper trailer and does more corrugations in a year than most of us do in ten years.

If I am correct, he is a big fan of Koni Raids.