Coil spacers?

[Don Logan]

Hi, i've got saggy arse on my Surf and need I new springs. I was gonna order the Milners 20% firmer jobbies.

Am i right in thinking that while i'm at it i might as well chuck a pair of coil spacers in as well?

If this is ok to do without needing any other mods such as longer shocks, then what size spacers would i need?

Then the front can be levelled out by adjusting the torsion bars?

And should i take off my side steps for off roading? I was just thinking that if anything, they offer a bit of protection for the underneath and bodywork.

Thanks,

Slindon next week...

[Phantom]

Nah don't bother with the spacers just get a pair of HDJ80 Landcruiser springs from Milners about £45. That will sort out your saggy butt.

[Don Logan]

Yeah but then don't you need longer shocks?

Cheers,

[Phantom]

You might just get away with standard. But if not just get +2" from explorer pro comp they only about £35 each.

[dieselboy]

i did some reading the other day, because i think my uprated springs have gone saggy, as i have +2" spacers and its no higher than a standard surf..

apparently you can go +2" on standard shocks

i have +2" shocks, so i think i can go +2" spacers AND +2" springs = 4"
(with new tortion bar and a un-serious modification of the brake pipe) (un clipping)

shocks are £35 each, how are yours doing? are you needing new ones anyway? while your down there, like.

[BUSHWHACKER]

You might just get away with standard. But if not just get +2" from explorer pro comp they only about £35 each.

Standard shocks will be fully extended all the time with L/C springs.
Get some +2" shocks from Pro-comp 35 quid each gaiters are are extra..

[RodLeach]

i did some reading the other day, because i think my uprated springs have gone saggy, as i have +2" spacers and its no higher than a standard surf..

apparently you can go +2" on standard shocks

i have +2" shocks, so i think i can go +2" spacers AND +2" springs = 4"
(with new tortion bar and a un-serious modification of the brake pipe) (un clipping)

shocks are £35 each, how are yours doing? are you needing new ones anyway? while your down there, like.

Might be a bit bumpy with a 4" sus lift an only +2" shocks..

Standard shocks will be fully extended all the time with L/C springs.
Get some +2" shocks from Pro-comp 35 quid each gaiters are are extra..

I heard runing with the gaiters was a bad idea... traps cr*p in the shock etc.

Either way it was cheaper without so thats my reasoning!

[BUSHWHACKER]

I heard runing with the gaiters was a bad idea... traps cr*p in the shock etc.

True, I never bothered with them.
I've had my Pro-comps for four years now and the shafts are still shiny. I did paint the bodies with white Hammerite though as the white finish they come in is almost transparent!

[RodLeach]

True, I never bothered with them.
I've had my Pro-comps for four years now and the shafts are still shiny. I did paint the bodies with white Hammerite though as the white finish they come in is almost transparent!

I regret not putting anything on the shock body... mine are showing slight signs of surface rust.

Biggest mistake i made was not trimming down the bump stops on the IFS before fitting the ball joint spacers... The shock body has a tasty dent in it from the arm being flexed.

[Apache]

You might just get away with standard. But if not just get +2" from explorer pro comp they only about £35 each.

No you wont. It will destroy your spine. Trust me, been there, killed rear seat passengers.

[dieselboy]

Might be a bit bumpy with a 4" sus lift an only +2" shocks..

so i need to replace the rear shocks as well then?

guessing 'a bit bumpy' due to the shocks running out of travel?

[Don Logan]

Am i right in thinking that while i'm at it i might as well chuck a pair of coil spacers in as well?

If this is ok to do without needing any other mods such as longer shocks, then what size spacers would i need?

Then the front can be levelled out by adjusting the torsion bars?

And should i take off my side steps for off roading? I was just thinking that if anything, they offer a bit of protection for the underneath and bodywork.

Thanks,

[MattF]

And should i take off my side steps for off roading? I was just thinking that if anything, they offer a bit of protection for the underneath and bodywork.

They'll protect your bodywork from supermarket trolleys. Other than that, they're as much use as a chocolate fireguard.

[Don Logan]

Ok they'll be coming off then...

So, i'm best off getting HDJ80 Landcruiser springs and +2" Pro comp shocks then? What lift will this give?

Then the torsion bars can just be adjusted to suit?

Thanks for the help, bare with me.

I am young, but i will learn....

Thanks.

[KERRSURF]

Ok they'll be coming off then...

So, i'm best off getting HDJ80 Landcruiser springs and +2" Pro comp shocks then? What lift will this give?

Then the torsion bars can just be adjusted to suit?

Thanks for the help, bare with me.

I am young, but i will learn....

Thanks.

approx 3" suspension lift.