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Parkwood Nr. Leeds
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Parkwood Nr. Leeds
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New coil springs?!
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13 Jun 2021 00:32 - 13 Jun 2021 00:36 #235751
by ow3x3xpr3ss
New coil springs?! was created by ow3x3xpr3ss
Hi all,just a quick and simple question, I will gain back some lift and improved handling on road with a complete set of new coil springs?! for my 17 years old Jimny.
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Is already fitted with new shock absorbers, which made a huge difference...
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Is already fitted with new shock absorbers, which made a huge difference...
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13 Jun 2021 07:56 - 13 Jun 2021 07:59 #235752
by Scimike
Yokohama Geolanders, Sony head unit, NAUTILUS Air Horn, DRL conversion, Rear cargo space, Elvis Bobblehead, transfer Guard, Indian hanging Elephant, Koni Heavy track dampers, Custom SS exhaust, Voodoo Doll, Adventure Rack with LED ight bar, vintage ERIBA caravan usually attached (yes it's slow)
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The direct answer is yes - after 17 years it's likely your original springs have dropped a little. Fitting new should restore this.
will it feel any better? - subjective at best. It will feel different, better or worse is your perception. Dampers are the item that can change the feel the most and you have already swapped these.
I assumed you are staying OEM spring length and not referring to a "lift" by adding longer springs. If you are be aware that the spring travel is usually matched to the damper travel.
will it feel any better? - subjective at best. It will feel different, better or worse is your perception. Dampers are the item that can change the feel the most and you have already swapped these.
I assumed you are staying OEM spring length and not referring to a "lift" by adding longer springs. If you are be aware that the spring travel is usually matched to the damper travel.
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13 Jun 2021 08:25 #235753
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I used suplex standard height springs to recondition Dreadnaught, made a definite improvement on the 80k original ones.
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13 Jun 2021 08:54 #235756
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Yes ,I'm going for the standard ones ,not intrested in any modifications, 97% of the time is used on tarmac. I reckon is not to difficult to install them myself?! Thank you
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13 Jun 2021 14:43 #235763
by Scimike
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You can't beat a recommendation, the suplex Lambert fitted would be my first choice. Its simply that a lot of "monkey metal" springs are in circulation, they don't last very long before you are sagging again, at least they are in the Land Rover world.
It appears to be a simple job although I have not done it myself. My perception is that you can change them without spring compressors if you uncouple the damper and lift the body / lower the axle, enough space exists to get them out. Those that have done the job please confirm or correct me.
All the bestMike
It appears to be a simple job although I have not done it myself. My perception is that you can change them without spring compressors if you uncouple the damper and lift the body / lower the axle, enough space exists to get them out. Those that have done the job please confirm or correct me.
All the bestMike
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13 Jun 2021 16:06 #235765
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Yes easy just undo the bottom of the dampers and support the body, the axle drops enough to get the springs out.
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13 Jun 2021 17:59 #235767
by ow3x3xpr3ss
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Brilliant, just ordered the Suplex ones as recommended, and hopefully i will manage to fit them in time for the Jimny meeting. Many thanks!!!
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14 Jun 2021 12:59 #235785
by McVicar
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Where did you order them from mate?
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14 Jun 2021 16:19 #235789
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Ebay ,£ 99 front and rear!
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14 Jun 2021 19:31 #235795
by McVicar
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14 Jun 2021 21:17 #235796
by sniper
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I had a very tired car at 72k and replaced standard springs with oe equivalent springs from KYB, there was a huge improvement and I would recommend any owner with over 50k, consider a full suspension swap. Standard shocks + springs can be sorted for £200
Then again a +2" Black Raptor lift kit (4xsprings 4xdampers) from James is only £310 delivered.... You'll end up wishing you'd done it..
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Then again a +2" Black Raptor lift kit (4xsprings 4xdampers) from James is only £310 delivered.... You'll end up wishing you'd done it..
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19 Jun 2021 10:52 #235958
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i just received an update regarding my parcel that is going to arrive in a few hours time,that means I'm going to start the swap TODAY!
thanks again ,cheers.
thanks again ,cheers.
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