D2 suspension Q's

**davros** · 31st January 2009, 05:08 PM

Looking to upgrade my D2's suspension as it's had the same shocks since new. What is a recomended coil to raise the front a little due to the weight of the ARB bar (more looking to level the vehicle than raise it), and what shockies do people recommend for standard - 50mm lift (if I decide to do this later can I get shocks that won't need changing?)? I am often bottoming out against the bump stops

but I don't want too harsh a ride.

What about the rears? It's air SLS/air suspension. Any recomendations on the spacers one sees on the net?

Also any recommendations on lower front shock bushes - I keep chewing them out, only 15-20,000 kms and they're cactus. Iv'e heard urethane ones can damage the shockies? What are my options? (Apart from slow down!!

)

Cheers,

Dave

**LandyAndy** · 31st January 2009, 05:21 PM

If its chewing shockie bushes chances are they are stuffed.See how easy it is to push down on the bullbar,if its easy they are shot.Try other discos (D1or2)or Rangies in carparks for a comparisson,they should be reasonably stiff.
2" liftkit is the go,I have EFS,quite stiff,not what you are chasing.
I dont have the airbag rears,others will answer,isint it just a case of re-positioning the height sensors to trick the ecu????
Goodluck
Andrew

**davros** · 31st January 2009, 05:30 PM

I think tricking the sensors means the bags run at a higher pressure/harsher ride.. When you put in spacers you must extend the sensor arms too though, or the bags will deflate to the origingal height I guess.

Dave

**Slunnie** · 31st January 2009, 08:37 PM

Springs and shocks are such a subjective thing. What one person likes another doesn't. I would try to run front springs that are up in the rate such as 200-230lb so that they dont sag in 12 months and need replacing again. I like to load carry. Other prefer soft 160-190lb/in springs but they drop with a steel bar + winch.

Shocks... I like Bilstein for performance, durability and quality, but some find that they are too stiff. Stiff means control.

SLS spacers - Tombie2 or 4X4Intelligence.

Shock bushes - the D2 responds very well to Poly bushes. These are the only type that I can keep under mine as the rubber ones wear out. Change all shock bushes to Poly, and I have had an exceptional run from the Rancho bushes. All of the Poly/Rubber talk that you have read does not apply to the D2 as its a different setup - the polys are even significicantly more durable than Rose joints here!

If it were me.... then I'd do King Springs 190lb/in or OME 220lb/in, all round with Bilstein shocks and poly shock bushes. SLS from Tombie2

**scarry** · 31st January 2009, 09:01 PM

What rating are the original springs on the front of TD5 5 seater?

**maddos** · 1st February 2009, 10:33 PM

Slunnie,

I have the same issue as dave. Same car, need to change the shockies but want to upgrade to something that will accomodate a future lift. ie. Is it possible to put longer shockies in a standard D2?

Cheers man,

Josh

**Slunnie** · 1st February 2009, 10:40 PM

Originally Posted by maddos

Slunnie,

I have the same issue as dave. Same car, need to change the shockies but want to upgrade to something that will accomodate a future lift. ie. Is it possible to put longer shockies in a standard D2?

Cheers man,

Josh

For the front you can within the limitations of the brake lines and Xmember and I believe the springs will remain captive. For the rear, if you have SLS then I would not - the airbags don't tolerate being pulled on as a result of longer shocks and they will fail. If you have a spacer in there, then no worries. I'm not really up to speed with SLS lengths etc, thats more Tombies domain.

**maddos** · 1st February 2009, 10:56 PM

Cheers man, much appreciated. I didn't even consider the shockies would set the limits for the airbags. Wouldn't want to blow one of those babies! Nice one.

Josh

**Redback** · 2nd February 2009, 11:19 AM

Originally Posted by maddos

Cheers man, much appreciated. I didn't even consider the shockies would set the limits for the airbags. Wouldn't want to blow one of those babies! Nice one.

Josh

You were going to ring me Josh, what happened

I have standard front shocks if you want them.

Baz.

**Franz** · 2nd February 2009, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by scarry

What rating are the original springs on the front of TD5 5 seater?

150 lbs front & 250 lbs rear.

Cheers,

Franz

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