Suspension Upgrade

[Devans]

Hi guys,

I'm looking to put a 2 inch lift on my '96 110. I'm currently looking at robinson springs and Terrafirma big bore expedition shocks.

I've noticed that some of the Terrafirma kits come complete with all sorts of other things like:
Dislocation Cones
Front Shock Turret Securing Rings
Tubular Shock Turrets
Coil Spring Retaining Plates
Caster Corrected Front Radius Arms
Cranked Rear Radius Arms

Do I need this list of parts as well or just the springs and shocks?

Thanks, Dave

[Drover]

You can do just springs and shocks but it will cause some issues.

+50mm lift springs and shocks on the front should be okay provided the the length of both are matched. If the shocks are longer than the spring it will cause the springs to dislocate, so you might need front dislocation cones.

Rear +50mm spring are the same length as standard spring (the lift comes from them being stiffer) so +50mm shocks will cause the springs to dislocate so rear cones will be a must. If you don't want to use cone than may be just standard length shocks.

Caster correction arms are not a must but are recommend to correct the change to the axel position from the lift.

Cranked rear arm will make to the rear rubber bushes sit correctly, without them the rubber bushes are already flexed and will wear much faster.

Tube turrets, spring retaining plates and securing rings are all just heavier duty versions of stock items already fitted.

[chook73]

Also be aware that the big bore shocks do not fit most front turrets. I can't see where you are however in my experience you will save money in the long run by consulting a suspension expert before you do anything.

[Devans]

Also be aware that the big bore shocks do not fit most front turrets. I can't see where you are however in my experience you will save money in the long run by consulting a suspension expert before you do anything.

Thanks for the help!

I'm in Perth and have decided to speak to the Dobinson dealer here about it. The car already has a 2 inch lift on it but all the components are toast. However I don't trust the previous owners to have done the job properly after a few of the things I have found while fixing little things here and there. So I'll let them have a look and advise me as to what I should do.

Thanks, Dave.