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another..
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...last one
Jim, What brand shackles are those? Did you get them from TIC? Are they stock length?
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The shackles came with the cheapo springs I just replaced. The company that sold them to me said they were Toyota shackles but I wouldn't bet on it. I don't know what 'stock' length is - but these are fractionally longer than 12cm
you need greasable shackles. They smooth out the ride. When i replaced my shocks i also got a much better ride.
Did you take any measurements before and after? did it really lift it a full 4 inches. Do you think it will sag much?
Did you take any measurements before and after? did it really lift it a full 4 inches. Do you think it will sag much?
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I'd like greasable shackles - maybe next on the list - ahead of new shocks.
I got a 4 inch lift at the back but 3 inch at the front. My old springs were very bad though. These measurements are with 31 inch tyres
I got a 4 inch lift at the back but 3 inch at the front. My old springs were very bad though. These measurements are with 31 inch tyres
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I don't know how much it will sag - my Landrover didn't sag much. I suppose time will tell. I'll take the measurements again in a month or so and repost.
great! thanks Jim
Looks good Jim, did the springs come in different tension ratings, ie soft, med, heavy?
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As I understand it, at the moment the rears come with the extra helper leaf - ie Heavy duty. The salesman told me that with the next batch it will be possible to add or remove leaves depending on your preferences.
Jim
Very nice looking 60!
I notice that you have the rear anti-sway bar attached in what looks like stock configuration. Is this the case? Or did you have to use some extension?
Mike S
Very nice looking 60!
I notice that you have the rear anti-sway bar attached in what looks like stock configuration. Is this the case? Or did you have to use some extension?
Mike S
i believe that the anti-sway bar on the 62 series does not need to be changed. I have 3" of lift and my sway bar is fine.
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Sway bar fitted fine. I just jacked up the axle until it all lined up.
was that price u gave for the total kit? roughly $700 + shipping for springs, bolts, bushings, shocks, etc?
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The price I paid - roughly $750 - was for springs + U bolts. I already had the bushings & shocks
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How's the Parabolics going after a few months? 
Good Question:
Also, I fail to see how these are much different from traditional leaf springs, can anyone enlighten me? Also if I used something like this to augment the 2" Shackle Lift, would I gain another 3 inches? This could enable me to go to 35s while still staying SUA?
Also, I fail to see how these are much different from traditional leaf springs, can anyone enlighten me? Also if I used something like this to augment the 2" Shackle Lift, would I gain another 3 inches? This could enable me to go to 35s while still staying SUA?
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The truck is still too bouncy for my liking. I have been working on the problem with the manufacturer and changed the shocks from ProComp to Koni (adjustable) The change wasn't as dramatic as I hoped but there was some improvement. Seems the maximum damping gives the best ride. This weekend I removed the helper leaf on the rear springs - there was a slight improvement again.
In summary:
The springs are good value for money (around $750US)
Give a good ride height (+ 2 inches) No sagging so far.
Give plenty of flex off road
Like all new springs they are bouncy at first - they are getting better but are not as good as I would like.
WALoeIII - they are different from traditional springs in that they do not have the interleaf friction which reduces bendability. As a result they are very flexable, light and cheaper to manufacture.
Cheers, Jim
The truck is still too bouncy for my liking. I have been working on the problem with the manufacturer and changed the shocks from ProComp to Koni (adjustable) The change wasn't as dramatic as I hoped but there was some improvement. Seems the maximum damping gives the best ride. This weekend I removed the helper leaf on the rear springs - there was a slight improvement again.
In summary:
The springs are good value for money (around $750US)
Give a good ride height (+ 2 inches) No sagging so far.
Give plenty of flex off road
Like all new springs they are bouncy at first - they are getting better but are not as good as I would like.
WALoeIII - they are different from traditional springs in that they do not have the interleaf friction which reduces bendability. As a result they are very flexable, light and cheaper to manufacture.
Cheers, Jim
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If the Damper problem is insufficient rebound Dampening, then the fix may be Monotube Dampers such as Bilstein or Doetsch Tech.Jim_Phillips said:
The Koni Dampers are not really suitable for Four Wheel Driving, due to eventual fade as the're a Hydraulic Twin Tube. The good thing about 'em is that the rebound Dampening is adjustable.
I was originally considering the Doetsch Tech Prerunner, Now I may have to spend the little extra for the Monotube.
