Thread: A Shocking Question

put the one tonner springs in.... then you dont have to worry about shocks...

OR...

dont run shock and just weld some box section in at the height you want it to ride at...


Ok sarcasm over (wheres the sarcasm font)

pretty much any shocks going to be fine and softer is going to be better unless you go for the parabolic springs then you need to be a little more choosy. If you dont have the check straps make sure the shockies for the rears can handle being used as an extension stop.

Originally Posted by Blknight.aus

dont run shock and just weld some box section in at the height you want it to ride at...


Ok sarcasm over (wheres the sarcasm font)

pretty much any shocks going to be fine and softer is going to be better unless you go for the parabolic springs then you need to be a little more choosy. If you dont have the check straps make sure the shockies for the rears can handle being used as an extension stop.

Thanks for that, Dave. I had been thinking of heavier just from the point of view of slowing the spring's rebound if it was going to help me keep in my seat. Thanks for the checkstrap advice too. I have been mindful that without them I would need shockies that can handle the force of halting extension.

You're right, we might need a sarcasm font. Mind you, sensitive Land Rover types are probably able to spot it anyway...

Cheers,

John

Hi,

I have softened up my leaf springs just by disassebling the packs, clean off any dirt and rust from the leaves and reassembling the packs with a smear of grease between each leaf to stop them from binding.
While they are separated you could also reset them in a press or with a hydraulic pipe bender to raise them or correct any sag.
If the leaves arent binding they will be heaps softer, better on and off the road and no more squeaking.
I wonder if you could just soak the spring packs in a bath of oil so it soaks in between the leaves, acheiving a similar result but with a bit less work...?

Yeah, cleaning them up certainly does help. People are pretty divided on the whole "greasing leaves" thing. Some swear by it, others say it just makes grinding past with dust. It seems that just about every trick is liked or disliked by somebody: grease, Innox, graphite, tapering, soaking... the list goes on. I'm going to clean mine up for a start and take it from there, I reckon......

I'm actually soaking them in diesel at the moment.

Cheers,

John

What I have done on mine to get a softer ride and better articulation, is
that I have reduced the number of leafs in each spring pack. Have only
half the number of leafs in each pack, using every 2nd leaf, so I only have
5 leafs in the rear and 6 leafs in the front with shocks that travel longer
to give the articulation.

How long has it been like that? What sort of workk does the vehicle do?

Originally Posted by Johnno1969

How long has it been like that? What sort of workk does the vehicle do?

It's in the process of being rebuilt and modified, its going to be a play thing to do more hardcore tracks. It will be double diff locked and 33's
with a 2" lift when finished. Follow the link to photobucket.

I have just fitted the Rocky Mountain parabolic & Pro-comp shock kit so will say "don't expect too much" in the comfort stakes.

This kit is widely regarded as the number one upgrade kit for series vehicles and the ride is not significantly better than the stock suspension in GOOD condition IMO.

Articulation and offroad performance is great but the ride is still rough and bouncy.

My point, I doubt shocks alone will make much difference to you. ;-)

Ash