Springs HZJ 73

[BlackSmoker]

Has anyone put coil springs in a Hzj73?

 

[Jim_Hbar]

Had some in the back once....

And there are some in the engine, holding the valves against the cam





Sorry, couldn't resist! No offence intended

 

[roscoFJ73]

Has anyone put coil springs in a Hzj73?

Yep Its been done but kits from oz are supposed to be cost prohibitive.
Someone said $10k but Im sure there are some others cheaper than that.
The current 74,78,79 have factory coils in the front.

I dont know who owns this 75 but thanks and it sure is neat

 

[Radd Cruisers]

10K for links and coils?

 

[roscoFJ73]

10K for links and coils?

Doesnt sound right does it.? I think it was Thommo73 that got that price.
Maybe that was labour too ,but still....$10K

 

[BlackSmoker]

I was going to build the front and rear links with crossover steering. I know it wouldn't be that much. Can a Detroit Locker be installed in the axles? Do they even make them? Thanks

 

[roscoFJ73]

Can a Detroit Locker be installed in the axles? Do they even make them? Thanks

Yes they are considered the budget alternative to an ARB locker in oz.

 

[BlackSmoker]

What is wrong Detroit lockers? I have never had any problems with them?

 

[Entaran]

ARB lockers can be turned on and off, so you can openwheel while on the road (better for fuel economy and turning circle and tyre life) and lock up when offroad (we all know those benefits).

Hence budget alternative. They're also cheaper from memory by a few hundred.

 

[roscoFJ73]

What is wrong Detroit lockers? I have never had any problems with them?

I didnt mean they have anything wrong with them but as Entaran says ,the ARB can be switchyed on/off.
If you dont want to pay for the ARB ,get the Detroit Locker.
Detroit are usually considered the best auto locker