Shocks etc.
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Shocks etc.
Ok just a few small niggles then my truck should be trail ready!
I see I need to replace the front leaf pack - they look a little crappy!
I also need extended shocks - currently have ranchero RS9000's in but they too have seen better days!
I have spoken to Ronald at 4x4 traction and I'll see what he can offer.
Anything you guys might contribute to this conundrum - given that availability is a bitch at the moment!!!
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I see I need to replace the front leaf pack - they look a little crappy!
I also need extended shocks - currently have ranchero RS9000's in but they too have seen better days!
I have spoken to Ronald at 4x4 traction and I'll see what he can offer.
Anything you guys might contribute to this conundrum - given that availability is a bitch at the moment!!!
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- Shane
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Just a pic of the leaf springs. They are OME and supposedly their heavy duty pack.
I suppose the diesel D4D motor & gearbox weighs significantly more than the old 22R....
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I suppose the diesel D4D motor & gearbox weighs significantly more than the old 22R....
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Those leaf springs are stressed Shane.
I don't think it will take much effort to either shear the shackle off the chassis, or worse...
I can't make much of a recommendation other than the above.
I don't think it will take much effort to either shear the shackle off the chassis, or worse...
I can't make much of a recommendation other than the above.
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Ok for a short term fix I'll have them re-tensioned and add an extra blade.
All done professionally of course.
I don't teally believe in re-tensioning but there isn't any stock in the country.....
So hopefully I'll be able to wheel again soon!
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All done professionally of course.
I don't teally believe in re-tensioning but there isn't any stock in the country.....
So hopefully I'll be able to wheel again soon!
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Sorry. You mention driving quality. We are talking of an SFA Hilux here are we not ?
As much as I love them, I'd really not use terms like "driving quality" in the same sentence as "SFA Hilux".
On a constructive note, I agree with Willem. I'd not do anything too hectic with those springs. The look uber-dodgy currently...
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I am also not a fan of having spring steel re-tensioned. Dis vir kak soek.Shane wrote: ↑Mon Mar 28, 2022 1:44 pmOk for a short term fix I'll have them re-tensioned and add an extra blade.
All done professionally of course.
I don't teally believe in re-tensioning but there isn't any stock in the country.....
So hopefully I'll be able to wheel again soon!
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It is near impossible to get the same temper on high carbon steel and if done incorrectly or by a moegoe, it will make it more brittle.
Think carefully before you consider re-tensioning.
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Actually there was a time whwn it was damn comfortable to drive!iandvl wrote:Sorry. You mention driving quality. We are talking of an SFA Hilux here are we not ?
As much as I love them, I'd really not use terms like "driving quality" in the same sentence as "SFA Hilux".
On a constructive note, I agree with Willem. I'd not do anything too hectic with those springs. The look uber-dodgy currently...
So much so - that the chap who services the diffs reckoned it drove softer than his D4D!
But the 33 inch tyres do help though.
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It must be the springs then... SFA Hiluxii normally require kidney belts for the driver and passengers.....
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Shane, did the leaf springs give in yet?
Or are you still terrorising law abiding road users with your godlights and iffy-suspension?
Or are you still terrorising law abiding road users with your godlights and iffy-suspension?
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