What did you do on your 70 series today?

[FJBen]

I've a set of the parabolic's as well. I'll add that they are very stiff. Fronts with a winch and bumper are pretty happy. Way too much overload for the rear springs. I modded mine a bit to work better.

If you're going to SAS, hit me up and take my truck for a ride. Pretty good now. Not perfect, but I'm not as disappointed as I initially was.

--r

This is interesting hearing you and @SNLC and others state this. If you read the forum they are making it seem like they are close to coil sprung rigs.

I feel like mine rides really well for leaf sprung, minus washboards and jarring potholes. I was hoping parabolics might be the answer for the rest, however maybe I should just invest in better/tuneable shocks.

 

[CRZR45]

BEB done on my 1HZ that’s going to go in my BJ73. Old ones looked good but now it’s done! And welded in a bung for future turbo return line if I end up adding one.

 

[FJBen]

BEB done on my 1HZ that’s going to go in my BJ73. Old ones looked good but now it’s done! And welded in a bung for future turbo return line if I end up adding one.

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What was wrong with the 13BT in it?

 

[CRZR45]

What was wrong with the 13BT in it?

I have 2 BJ73 s. This is going in my Daily one. The Crawler is running like a top with the 13BT

 

[FJBen]

I have 2 BJ73 s. This is going in my Daily one. The Crawler is running like a top with the 13BT

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Some men die of thirst while others are drowning.



Very cool!

 

[PhillipJFrye]

In reference to earlier posts regarding parabolic TT's

Yup, me three. I put the TT parabolics in my troopy about 4 years ago, along with TT springs and shocks. I told the folks in Australia my vehicle was quite light, not set up for overlanding with all the gear. They insisted that the heavier parabolics, springs and shocks wouldn't ride any different than a lighter setup. Stiff as hell. If I throw about 800 lbs. of something in the back, the vehicle begins to feel normal and happy. The one bonus is that cornering is hugely improved, no sagging sideways at the apex. I can't do much about the rear, but the front is stiff as hell, with a bull bar (no winch). If I could soften that up a bit... I'll take any suggestions. I don't know if it's the springs or shocks or both.

 

[svsisu]

This is interesting hearing you and @SNLC and others state this. If you read the forum they are making it seem like they are close to coil sprung rigs.

I feel like mine rides really well for leaf sprung, minus washboards and jarring potholes. I was hoping parabolics might be the answer for the rest, however maybe I should just invest in better/tuneable shocks.

I have Radflo adjustable shocks that the PO had installed and "tuned" and I think the truck rides really nice for a heavy brick. That being said, I've never been in a coil cornered heavy truck, so WTF do I know. The springs are OME med in front and the original thick as leaf pack in the rear. I think the leaf springs can be made quite enjoyable with the right shock and weight combo. And, no real experience on severely corrugated/washboard roads. For those, it seems a clapped out Caddy suspension would give the best float and keep your beer from spilling.

 

[Broski]

I have Radflo adjustable shocks that the PO had installed and "tuned" and I think the truck rides really nice for a heavy brick. That being said, I've never been in a coil cornered heavy truck, so WTF do I know. The springs are OME med in front and the original thick as leaf pack in the rear. I think the leaf springs can be made quite enjoyable with the right shock and weight combo. And, no real experience on severely corrugated/washboard roads. For those, it seems a clapped out Caddy suspension would give the best float and keep your beer from spilling.

Or a 80 Series

 

[ofer bruhis]

Installed a 2M 85W radio as well as the wiring for the seat warmers.

 

[FJBen]

I have Radflo adjustable shocks that the PO had installed and "tuned" and I think the truck rides really nice for a heavy brick. That being said, I've never been in a coil cornered heavy truck, so WTF do I know. The springs are OME med in front and the original thick as leaf pack in the rear. I think the leaf springs can be made quite enjoyable with the right shock and weight combo. And, no real experience on severely corrugated/washboard roads. For those, it seems a clapped out Caddy suspension would give the best float and keep your beer from spilling.

I believe this is the way. I mean tuning the suspension. Leaf sprung doesn't have to ride bad, and coil springs can ride bad as well. People bag on OME all the time as too stiff or whatever, but you stating it rides really nice enforces how much the shocks make a difference.

I've owned 6 80 series with various lifts, but in general they all rode pretty nice, especially over the jarring bumps. I only have Bilsteins and some well broken in leaves on my BJ74 of unknown manufacture, but it rides pretty good. I do think money would probably be best spent for me on better adjustable shocks, MRR or something at least.

 

[JuanJ]

Hello,

When it comes to suspension, it is quite common to assume a Medium or Heavy setup is the way to go. Indeed it is, provided you spend most of the time off-road or on corrugations with a heavy load. Under less severe conditions, it is a harsh ride, even harsher than the factory setup.

A basic/light setup with proper tuning can be the way to go. Not as fancy but functional. You still get a lift and good on-road/off-road handling.







Juan

 

[Broski]

Hello,

When it comes to suspension, it is quite common to assume a Medium or Heavy setup is the way to go. Indeed it is, provided you spend most of the time off-road or on corrugations with a heavy load. Under less severe conditions, it is a harsh ride, even harsher than the factory setup.

A basic/light setup with proper tuning can be the way to go. Not as fancy but functional. You still get a lift and good on-road/off-road handling.







Juan

^^^ This

 

[JDM Journeys]

Finally getting some pics together from our May trip. This was the revenge run on Lockhart Basin where, this year, I didn't break a window.

 

[solomrus]

I believe this is the way. I mean tuning the suspension. Leaf sprung doesn't have to ride bad, and coil springs can ride bad as well. People bag on OME all the time as too stiff or whatever, but you stating it rides really nice enforces how much the shocks make a difference.

I've owned 6 80 series with various lifts, but in general they all rode pretty nice, especially over the jarring bumps. I only have Bilsteins and some well broken in leaves on my BJ74 of unknown manufacture, but it rides pretty good. I do think money would probably be best spent for me on better adjustable shocks, MRR or something at least.

another thing to consider re suspension is that the kit manufacturers design them as a system. spring rates and shock valving selections aren't entirely random. that being said, my experience has been that this isn't always the case.

i like that leaf spring packs can be tailored to suit many different needs and preferences. suspension feel is subjective. what i find intolerable will definitely not be the case for everyone. there are no right or wrong answers to what our individual butt dyno's need to feel.

the point has been proven many times that the right set of shocks can make or break a setup. it's all about controlling the action and reaction of the springs. compression and rebound adjustments that work in conjunction with the appropriate shock valving is the key. there are progressive and digressively valved shocks and what you go with here will have a huge effect on how the suspension works.

spring rates indicated by light/medium/heavy descriptions are fairly high level and basically generalizations of what they should be used for. i want to know things like actual spring rates and are they progressive or linear. this information will allow you to make a more informed decision on your shock selection.

there are many factors at play here that are less easily addressed. i'm not an engineer or a physics professor, so i'm gonna stay in the slow lane.

--r

 

[Billyfj7312ht]

Saturday morning shenanigans.
Final centre console revised design.
2 - storage compartments
2 - sippy cup storage configurations
A) 1ltr canteen style storage
B) 2- std can/bottle storage
UHF position
Ventilation slot for fridge fan

Bit of a clean up, sand and ready to try my hand at upholstering next.

 

[needmoney4gas]

Went into the garage to check odometer for some paperwork and had a nasty surprise waiting. Passenger window shattered. Car has been in a garage since last driven. Can’t see any evidence that something hit the window. Temperatures haven’t been crazy - nothing above mid 80s. I’m scratching my head on this one.

 

[Trustyrusty]

Gutted. Prepping for sound deadener and rewiring.

 

[NoGo2R]

W

Went into the garage to check odometer for some paperwork and had a nasty surprise waiting. Passenger window shattered. Car has been in a garage since last driven. Can’t see any evidence that something hit the window. Temperatures haven’t been crazy - nothing above mid 80s. I’m scratching my head on this one.
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Wow...
That's scary thinking it could've happened to you while just driving around.
Guess looking at it as "could've been worse..."

"Glad " it happened in the garage instead.

Good luck getting it replaced.

 

[coldtaco]

Moved both outside so I can get a taller garage door installed.

 

[joekatana]

I have Radflo adjustable shocks that the PO had installed and "tuned" and I think the truck rides really nice for a heavy brick. That being said, I've never been in a coil cornered heavy truck, so WTF do I know. The springs are OME med in front and the original thick as leaf pack in the rear. I think the leaf springs can be made quite enjoyable with the right shock and weight combo. And, no real experience on severely corrugated/washboard roads. For those, it seems a clapped out Caddy suspension would give the best float and keep your beer from spilling.

From the at least 2 dozen troopies I have owned yours has the best ride . Chris did a good job getting those radflo shocks under it .