Suspension Help Needed

[banjo]

Ok instead of useing parabolics on my new toy S3 LWB to save some money. i think i will use new standed leaf springs.but to get my diffs up higher i will put 1ton dumb irons & raise the ones on the back or replace the outriggers with 1ton ones on the back not sure yet plus it will more than likly run 33 " tyres on offset rims not sure what type yet..but i need some ideas on witch leafs & how many to remove to get a softer ride & wheel travel but still be sure footed on road.any ideas or help would be great guys ,always ready to listen to peoples advise & ideas..thanx.:eek:

[LandyAndy]

Hi Banjo
I did this on "My Toy"
The extended army shackles are available from 4WDs Melb.
I only extended the front "dumb irons" wasnt needed on the rear.
You need to have a close look at a military chassis,as they are extended.
I used 50x50x1.6 gal tube.Cut the original off level with the chassis,you will find it is re-inforced internally.The 50x50 needs to be shaped to suit it will slip up inside.
Once its all welded up you then plate up between the chassis and the original dumb iron and you know have the extended Dumb Irons that look factory.
I have postedpics elswhere on the net,god knows where,I still have pics put they are non digi.Will see what I can find and post again
Andrew

[LandyAndy]

Hi Banjo
Couldnt find them on the net,best I found is this pic on a floppy disc.Should give you some idea.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2007/02/218.jpg
Andrew

[banjo]

is that a series chassis or stage 1 .i thought all series fronts where bent over as such not straight..

[LandyAndy]

Hi Banjo
More pics as promised.
1st has the hanger extension internal bit(missed it when I looked first time)
2nd is the crosmember mod to stop the tailshaft fouling with greater flex.
3rd it the Cleveland engine mounts/room to fit remote oil filter hoses to the Cleveland V8.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/04/650.jpg
Its a standard Ser3 Chassis,that new Xmember thats confusing you is to replace the one that holds the steering relay.I cut that out and re-inforced the relay.
Andrew