shocks n springs info
shocks n springs info
hi guys sorry another shock and spring question , my sj is in painting stage ,nearly done so moving on to the next thing on the list so after abit of help on what to get, my sj is spoa and my suspension is lyk concrete nothing there at all rock hard go over a speed bump and u end up on the path lol , havnt bin offroading yet so not sure what be like am guessing worse , its recently just went through a mot after bin built and only going a mile from my garage to house to test and its bad enough , I was thinking in just changing the shocks first to see if that would help or not whats peoples thoughts best way to go, which size /makes shocks to get or softer springs , thanks
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Re: shocks n springs info
With SPOA it could be a multitude of issues. All depends how well it has been done.
Do you have a series of photos of the suspensuin mounts, springs, shocks, shackle angle?
Is there an anti wrap bar on the rear axle?
Do you have a series of photos of the suspensuin mounts, springs, shocks, shackle angle?
Is there an anti wrap bar on the rear axle?
1988 Samurai - Truck Cab & Tray Back - 1.6 8v & HIF44 - Snorkel - Stack Exhaust - PAS, YJs & 33s - Trussed, Gusseted & Pumpkin Capped Axles - 4.3 R&Ps - 4.16 T/Box - Rear Air Locker - Full Float Back Axle & Discs - RCV Front Shafts - X-Eng Handbrake - Custom Fuel Tank
Re: shocks n springs info
Hey jordi only got these of the back axle , will take some more tomoz , nope have no anti wrap bar on the rear do i need 1 ?thanks
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Re: shocks n springs info
Hey jordi only got these of the back axle , will take some more tomoz , nope have no anti wrap bar on the rear do i need 1 ?thanks
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Ideally you want an anti wrap bar to prevent axle wrap distorting and bending springs.
Might be the photo but i don't see any bump stops either.
They are a solid ride normally. Might just seem very harsh as you're not used to it.
Might be the photo but i don't see any bump stops either.
They are a solid ride normally. Might just seem very harsh as you're not used to it.
1988 Samurai - Truck Cab & Tray Back - 1.6 8v & HIF44 - Snorkel - Stack Exhaust - PAS, YJs & 33s - Trussed, Gusseted & Pumpkin Capped Axles - 4.3 R&Ps - 4.16 T/Box - Rear Air Locker - Full Float Back Axle & Discs - RCV Front Shafts - X-Eng Handbrake - Custom Fuel Tank
Re: shocks n springs info
thanks Jordi where bouts would I get a wrap bar from or do most people just make them , yea good spot mate there on my list of things to get , maybe av never drove a different one to compare but it just seems solid lyk hit a bump n ya all over ,
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1985 SJ413VX (SJ50V) with SPOA, rear disc brakes, 31x10.5R15 Kaiman Malatesta tyres, an MOT and a lot left to do!
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yea I couldn't make one my self so would have to buy I will add this to my list of things to get lol ,you no how much he charges , I want the suspension sorting first though thanks
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Hit a bump and you're all over?
As in it bounces a lot or darts across the road and you have to fight the steering to keep it straight?
As in it bounces a lot or darts across the road and you have to fight the steering to keep it straight?
1988 Samurai - Truck Cab & Tray Back - 1.6 8v & HIF44 - Snorkel - Stack Exhaust - PAS, YJs & 33s - Trussed, Gusseted & Pumpkin Capped Axles - 4.3 R&Ps - 4.16 T/Box - Rear Air Locker - Full Float Back Axle & Discs - RCV Front Shafts - X-Eng Handbrake - Custom Fuel Tank
Re: shocks n springs info
Well av only bin back and forths a mile along the road to my house as bin sanded bk to the metal so didnt want to go far with no paint on but yea hit a bump n ya all over as you have to keep hole of the steering wheel unless u be in a bush a think