I need new rear springs

[sae70]

Here's Fiery with nowt in the boot the new Ironman suspension fitted and 31" (265/75/16) A/T tyres

There's not alot in that back end, but your front end does look a tad lower

 

[sae70]

Here's a couple more

And here's one of her before the IM lift

 

[sae70]

No lift 31" tyres

Ironman lift 31" tyres

Ironman lift 33" tyres

Each of these photos was taken with nowt in the boot.

 

[sae70]

Here's some fun

 

[Chris Green90]

The other thing that you could do is leave as is and fit the 2.5" front suspension upgrade that they fit along with the diff drop kit

TBH Steven I think this is the plan I am going to go with. I have some poly spacers in the garage left over for our kids Vitara. My plan is to fine tune the front end to give exactly as much lift as possible. The man "Chris" has already told us that the first fouling point seems to be the spring hitting the UCA. (Or the other way around probably). So I intend to methodically trim down the spacer to achieve maximum lift before the UCA hits the spring/coil assembly at full droop. I think this sounds the right way to go about maximizing the full potential of the IFS on our trucks. Again I will report my findings (Not sure I will have Ben's enthusiasm to get it done before my big trip) as soon as I can.

IMO.

I wish you could get such a cheap quick fix for the 80 series as mine sits down so much and its ££££s to sort it out.

And I thank you Karl for once again being there when I needed you most.

Here's some fun

I will just say again that the picture really does make it look faaaaaaaaaar worse that in real life. Definitely need to find some bigger rubber to fill those arches though.

I do have a question about gearing though and I am not sure whether to ask it here or elsewhere. So I will ask it here and hope to be pointed in the right direction.

Which way would the gearing need to go to for example fit BIGGER tyres. (Please don't start telling me that there is a whole host of thinks that need doing before theat. I am well aware of this) I was simply wondering how much and in which direction the difference between mine and Stevens Diffs would be. IIRC his is 4.300 mine I believe is 4.100????

 

[Chris Green90]

I looked at that pic and thought where the hell is my car parked.

 

[J66P]

Chris I have some springs here that will fit the bill I am sure, they are Dobinson's that I originally fitted on mine but mine wasnt heavy enough (petrol) and the ride was too harsh, you are welcome to them if you want them

If I remember the spec they are plus 3 heavy duty springs for an oil burner

these are them, the green ones

 

[Chris Green90]

Chris I have some springs here that will fit the bill I am sure, they are Dobinson's that I originally fitted on mine but mine wasnt heavy enough (petrol) and the ride was too harsh, you are welcome to them if you want them

If I remember the spec they are plus 3 heavy duty springs for an oil burner

these are them, the green ones

Thems sound exactly like what I am looking for. Let me know how much you want for them Mate.

 

[J66P]

if you drop me the shocks back when you have seen if they are alright you can have them, as it is you can just bolt them on and see if its ok, then just drop them off and change the shocks

 

[Chris Green90]

Any chance of picking them up tomorrow???

 

[J66P]

yes as long as I can get to them in the garage without taking my camper out, I will let you know first thing in the morning

 

[Chris Green90]

Nice one mate. drop us a text if its easier. will pm you my number.

 

[J66P]

got it matey

 

[Chris Green90]

Wemt to J66P's today and picked up the Dobinsons springs. Parked up nose to nose with his 95 and the front end was about 3 inch lower. His is lifted 2" and mine was supposed to be 1.5" so the difference should have been negliable. Had a quick look under mine and the axles are pretty much straight. Gonna get the new springs on tomorrow. (So much for it not being done before the big trip) Maybe I am trying to fill someones shoes.

Will post some pics and measurements when they are all in and sorted tomorrow.

 

[Ben]

When is your big trip Chris?

 

[Chris Green90]

Friday

Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk 2

 

[Ben]

Loads of time!

You could re-build the entire truck before then.

 

[Chris Green90]

Some piccies with the new front spring in today. Looking pretty well I think. As I said before the rear was sitting at 635mm and still is. The front now comes in at 615 from wheel center to arch. It now looks much more acceptable. CV's still look OK to me just off level. I might drop the diff a little (1" to 1.5") though as it has been said on Prado Point it is cheap insurance at 35 quid. Need to find someone with a set of 35's now to see what further needs to be done to get them to fit. If its loads then I may just plump for 33's for the time being.

Oooo Oooo Forgot to mention my bumper trim after the bollard eating incident

Staring down at the wifes pride and joy. (Must get around to fitting her new roof

 

[froggy Steve]

Looking pretty good.
We used to run the Northampton MX-5 club and were on T' national committee for many years .......A pals son has the 5 now, with a cozzy turbo on it!
Steve

 

[sae70]

I'm loving it Chris I must get outside and measure up mine. I'd like to see your with a couple of hundred kilos in the boot, but otherwise looks great What I love is the fact that we are no longer tied to Ironman or OME as options for lifting our Collies