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jblueridge
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It was worse before I know the source of the noise.
Now I know the springs and tie rods are not falling off.
Very sad that parabolics are not made for MWB.
Now I know the springs and tie rods are not falling off.
Very sad that parabolics are not made for MWB.
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You could just order a front set, that should help some I would think
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One of the rear bush holders had some corrosion inside, wondered why that one bush had a hard time coming out. Chipped, ground as much of the rough stuff off I could.
Just in case you didn’t know, there’s a round drill flap disk if you wanna get crazy.
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This morning while still in bed I remembered that I should have a cylinder hone somewhere. Of course couldn’t find it so off to NAPA and got a new one. Cleaned the hole better.
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Rear done. The TT shocks are stiffer than the Dobinsons, maybe the Dobinson shocks are worn?
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Test drive on the snow/ice packed neighborhood roads with pot holes in the ice. First impressions are that it hits the holes softer than before. So, so far good results. Will take time to see how else it behaves at speed on the road and off.
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not having weighed them, just by feeling in my back and arms I would say the TT are lighter.
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I believe they were the +500kg front and rear. Seems 500kg is a bit much for the front since I probably only have about 200ish pounds extra on the front.
Nice work mate! How much were the parabolics before shipping if you don't mind me ask? Read mixed reviews about them, but they are elegant.
Personally I have had far greater longevity from poly bushes and water does not hold in the eyelets like rubber holds it, it is a very rust prone area even if smeared with rubber grease. I don't mind the vibes, the dirt tracks are full on corrugated I go on anyway.
Personally I have had far greater longevity from poly bushes and water does not hold in the eyelets like rubber holds it, it is a very rust prone area even if smeared with rubber grease. I don't mind the vibes, the dirt tracks are full on corrugated I go on anyway.
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Don’t remember pricing, roughly in the $300 range for the fronts and more, maybe $500, for the rears. Each I think. I got the full kit so it included the shocks and bushes and shackles.
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Before I ordered the TT parabolic springs I had ordered a set of Bistein 5125.
The pictures are of one of the Bilstein and the Dobinson shocks. The Dobinson seems to weigh just a tad more.
The upper mount is thicker on the Bilstein
Do I try the Bilsteins? Or stay with the TT shocks?
The pictures are of one of the Bilstein and the Dobinson shocks. The Dobinson seems to weigh just a tad more.
The upper mount is thicker on the Bilstein
Do I try the Bilsteins? Or stay with the TT shocks?
After seeing my neighbor's Bilstein shock fail on his lifted 4Runner, my vote is for the Terrain Tamer.
To elaborate on the failure; the shock rod unthreaded itself from the eye hole mount while the shock was properly mounted.
Give us an update on handling with the parabolics long term, I'm curious about them.
To elaborate on the failure; the shock rod unthreaded itself from the eye hole mount while the shock was properly mounted.
Give us an update on handling with the parabolics long term, I'm curious about them.
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Wanted to see if the Ute will fit under the garage door, so I installed the 255/85/16 tires I have. It is about 1/4in too tall. I guess I can add a 1/4in block between the spring and axle and lower the body enough hopefully. This is with 35psi in the tires.
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Wanted to see what the hight difference was between the 235/85/16 and 255/85/16. This is tires standing free.
That's gonna be tight! I planing on changing my doors to 8 feet high with the pop roof truck is not passing
