Thread: Regular springs and shocks aren't enough for me it seems.

Thanks Rick. I think you've summed up what I already suspected in that my springs and shocks are not compatible with each other.
It's for this reason I am trying to get quotes from both Tough Dog and Dobinsons.
Of the two companies Rick would you have a preference?

Thx.

I've got the Dobinsons 2" springs and bilsteins on mine and been very happy with them. It used to bottom out all the time with the stock suspension but i've not had any issues since, even with the 170kg bike on the tow bar, rooftop, 60lt fridge etc etc it still sits level (see attached)

Cheers Mark.

Would you happen to know the technical specs of the suspension system or have part numbers etc for both the shocks and springs?

Whats the excess load rating of those rear springs?

I have a very heavy steel rear bumper, dual swing out spare wheels with heavy Wolf Rims and BFG AT's.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by streaky

Thanks Rick. I think you've summed up what I already suspected in that my springs and shocks are not compatible with each other.
It's for this reason I am trying to get quotes from both Tough Dog and Dobinsons.
Of the two companies Rick would you have a preference?

Thx.

Umm, Koni ?

Any idea on the open/closed lengths of your Reigers, front and rear ?

and I take it they use rubber/PU bushes, they aren't Rose Jointed/spherical bearings ?

I've no idea on the lengths Rick. Correct...rubber bushes all around.

I was on the phone to Dobinsons this morning since Tough Dog can't be bothered to respond to mails. They have some really heavy duty springs that might be better suited to my needs. They also have matching shocks too.
I just have to get the car weighed front and rear and measure up the distance between the hub center and the wheel arches etc.