Removing middle pin from astra shocks?
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Re: Removing middle pin from astra shocks?
My flex was cack with the add-a-leaf springs even after my usual battering the shit out of them!
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Re: Removing middle pin from astra shocks?
I must have just got really lucky with mine Like many things on the old girl. Should never have sold itScottieJ wrote:maybe our idea of 'loads of flex' is different it's not gonna flex any better than standard with add-a-leafsROBBIE wrote:Used to get loads of flex on mine, just such a bloody uncomfortable ride. But they will probably destroy your top leaf as on compression it dose tend to bend it the wrong wayScottieJ wrote:Then again add a leafs are so stiff you probably won't get it to flex that much horrible things
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Re: Removing middle pin from astra shocks?
Confession time. After looking through some old pics and paper work. I only had two leafs and the aal per corner, I suppose that would help flex?ScottieJ wrote:maybe our idea of 'loads of flex' is different it's not gonna flex any better than standard with add-a-leafsROBBIE wrote:Used to get loads of flex on mine, just such a bloody uncomfortable ride. But they will probably destroy your top leaf as on compression it dose tend to bend it the wrong wayScottieJ wrote:Then again add a leafs are so stiff you probably won't get it to flex that much horrible things
Sid James gone but never forgotten
Jimny 1.6 not as good as an SJ but still good
Jimny 1.6 not as good as an SJ but still good