hi from norfolk
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Re: hi from norfolk
Welcome! It hasn't been mentioned yet but prevention is better than the cure, stay away from add-a-leafs at all costs! Devils handy work.
1986 SJ410 - Furry dice, new window winder.
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Re: hi from norfolk
i have seen that somewere i was just planning on replacing the whole sring as these one look bit past it once i start work on it i will take pictures to show what i mean
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Re: hi from norfolk
Hi welcome.
In total agreement with Tim, add a leaf is terrible
In total agreement with Tim, add a leaf is terrible
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Jimny 1.6 not as good as an SJ but still good
Jimny 1.6 not as good as an SJ but still good
Re: hi from norfolk
will take all advice on board.
just looking to make it better for road aswell as off road.
just looking to make it better for road aswell as off road.
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Re: hi from norfolk
Pretty much, yeah. Remove the old, bolt the new brackets on and fit springs.
I fitted second hand springs. New ones are easier to source but obviously a bit more pricey.
The springs themselves are longer than standard suzuki springs so generally give a softer ride. Do bear in mind, they are still leaf springs. It’s never going to be soft.
YJ conversions generally provide a small amount of lift too and move the front axle forwards slightly, back axle back slightly.
There are lots of other options to improve the ride comfort of an SJ.
It all depends on what you want out of the Zuk, what it will be used for and the budget.
I fitted second hand springs. New ones are easier to source but obviously a bit more pricey.
The springs themselves are longer than standard suzuki springs so generally give a softer ride. Do bear in mind, they are still leaf springs. It’s never going to be soft.
YJ conversions generally provide a small amount of lift too and move the front axle forwards slightly, back axle back slightly.
There are lots of other options to improve the ride comfort of an SJ.
It all depends on what you want out of the Zuk, what it will be used for and the budget.
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Re: hi from norfolk
I aint been able to find a second hand set yet will keep lookibg thou if not it will have to be new tha k you for the advice
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Re: hi from norfolk
Matt contacted me the other day to say he's got a set for sale, a full set for £200. I'll ask him if he still has them.
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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Re: hi from norfolk
Hi anton in looking to change the shocks to they better to get new or would a second hand set be ok thabks for your help
Re: hi from norfolk
No rush as not started to take car apart for atleast 2 weeks
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Re: hi from norfolk
Yeah, new shocks. They aren't expensive enough to mess around with.
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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