D2 suspension Q's

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2nd February 2009, 11:51 AM
HAK

Save you self the head ache drive into ARB get a suspension lift and drive away :D;)
2nd February 2009, 04:37 PM
Slunnie

I dont think ARB will do an SLS lift.
2nd February 2009, 06:09 PM
DiscoDan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slunnie

I dont think ARB will do an SLS lift.

Most companies I have spoken to won't do a SLS lift, Rip it out and put in coils they say

I sent an email off to 4x4 intelligence late last week and still no reply however they might be flat out so will give them time. Might have to bug Tombie2 as well

I had Dobinson springs in my D1 for over 6 years and they might have sagged but did it at the same height all round i.e. no I LEAN. and the car had a nice soft but controlled ride.

Once I find the spacers (buy them I mean) I would not hesatate in putting the Dobinson springs in the front.

We have a company in Brisvages call Driveline services and they do gas shocks for D1 and D2 approx 50mm longer for $400. (put these on the D1 before selling) Great value and no harse ride.
3rd February 2009, 01:33 PM
davros

Thanks heaps guys,

Great to get this info, gives me some food for thought! Time to save some money! And inform the other half, "It's your comfort and safety that is my concern here..." ;) I think she may use her Special Powers to see through this though... again... :o
7th February 2009, 05:35 PM
catch-22

So, how many times should my D2 rock before coming to a stop if rocked by hand pushing up and pulling down fairly intensively?

Cheers
Caine
7th February 2009, 05:55 PM
Slunnie

Quote:

Originally Posted by catch-22

So, how many times should my D2 rock before coming to a stop if rocked by hand pushing up and pulling down fairly intensively?

Cheers
Caine

If they are well valved shocks then they shouldn't extend more than once, but probably extending twice for most shocks.

I find that the place you notice shocks the most, is after hitting a speed hump, especially at the rear when it keeps bouncing along.
7th February 2009, 06:24 PM
catch-22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slunnie

If they are well valved shocks then they shouldn't extend more than once, but probably extending twice for most shocks.

I find that the place you notice shocks the most, is after hitting a speed hump, especially at the rear when it keeps bouncing along.

ooooo...uuummmmm....mine rocks about five or six times.

They have done 140,000 ks.

This is what might be causing my tyre scalloping.

I would buy OEM but they would have been sitting around a while. Will call Bilstein next week. Mate got some Billy's from overseas at a fraction of the cost of buying them here. Might have to look in to that. I'm sure when I finish this post and run a search I will find a whole wealth of information about shockies...
7th February 2009, 06:52 PM
Slunnie

5 or 6 times is well shot. :lol2:
7th February 2009, 07:23 PM
sparks

gbur2058

I recently contacted King Springs myself.This is the information they gave me.
Part numbers are KRFR-06 (front) & KRRR-04 (rear).They will give an approximate lift of 40mm above standard.
These springs are designed with an increase in spring rate of approximately 25%.
RRP is $ 190.00 + GST per pair front.
RRP is $ 190.00 + GST per pair rear.

For shocks i was tending toward Bilsteins.
8th February 2009, 08:24 PM
scarry

Ok guys,without hijacking thread,can anyone answer this?
Mine is coils all round,and a front shock is weeping,front has also sagged,have steel bar only.
I want to keep it at standard height.Are the king springs good enough to bring it back up to standard height & stay there,or am i better off with Lovells Heavy Duty,standard height?

Also where is the best place to get Bilsteins from at the moment?I presume i will need standard length ones

Thanks in advance

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