Front Suspension problem!

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Re: Front Suspension problem!

Post by Jordi » Sun Sep 15, 2013 10:00 pm

Mine took a few hard uses and a couple of 100miles.

Its on leafs, its never gonna be smooth.
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Re: Front Suspension problem!

Post by TomBod08 » Sun Sep 15, 2013 10:01 pm

Jordi wrote:I don't know much about changing shackle length, Scottie is the man to get advice from. If he says 100mm i'd go with that.

How much longer than standard springs are your lift springs?

I think you will still need extended bump stops.
The new springs are about 1 1/2 to 2" longer than the older ones, should there be such a difference?
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Re: Front Suspension problem!

Post by TomBod08 » Sun Sep 15, 2013 10:03 pm

Wow I've only done about 450 since February :lol:
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Re: Front Suspension problem!

Post by windsor » Sun Sep 15, 2013 10:04 pm

If you contact scott wilberly i thinknis how ots spelt or vits for bits on faceback he will make you some hangers
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Re: Front Suspension problem!

Post by Jordi » Sun Sep 15, 2013 10:05 pm

There will be a difference as lift springs need to be longer to allow a great curve for the extra lift. They sound almost as long as standard rear springs.

Extended shackles and bump stops should solve the problems.

I'd get onto montain goat! Send them the photos and see what their opinion is.
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Re: Front Suspension problem!

Post by TomBod08 » Sun Sep 15, 2013 10:09 pm

Yeah I hope so. I've sent him an email with the pictures so hopefully he'll get back to me tomorrow, thanks for all the info, it's probably a ball ache explaining this all the time to new timers
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Re: Front Suspension problem!

Post by Jordi » Sun Sep 15, 2013 10:12 pm

TomBod08 wrote:Wow I've only done about 450 since February :lol:
I use mine for work (24mile a week), typical days laning is 50-60miles done a few trips, been to pay n play a few times. Drove it down to the 4x4 show at billing and back. That's the furthest i've driven it in one go.

We all start somewhere. And the price you paid for it i wouldn't accept anything other than them sorting it!

If its marketed as a "bolt on complete system" it shouldn't do stuff like that or need you to "adjust" anything else.
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Re: Front Suspension problem!

Post by TomBod08 » Sun Sep 15, 2013 10:15 pm

True that's what I was thinking. While your here do you guys all go green laning together, been wanting to go for a while but have no one to go with? But I'm guessing you all live down south?
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Re: Front Suspension problem!

Post by Ladaman » Sun Sep 15, 2013 10:16 pm

Is the pin that locates in the axle at mid length, or off centre?

Could you have put the front axle spring on the front axle, but effectively the front loop at the back and vice versa, if you understand what I'm saying? Or am I talking crap?

I totally agree with Jordi, for that price they need to help you sort it out.
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Re: Front Suspension problem!

Post by Ladaman » Sun Sep 15, 2013 10:19 pm

TomBod08 wrote:True that's what I was thinking. While your here do you guys all go green laning together, been wanting to go for a while but have no one to go with? But I'm guessing you all live down south?
I can drop you a line next time I go out. I go with some guys who used to have SJ's but moved on to bigger things now. You're not far away :lol:
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