Another Days Work - 2" Closer To The Stars

[Telaren]

This morning I started to fit my +2"  Springs and shocks

Took rear wheel off only to find a 5" long hole in the chassis  

Jacked body and dropped axle emough for spring to drop out  :D

Out came the welder.  1hr later all done and sealed  :roll:

Back to Suspension upgrade

Off came the shocker.  Out came the new one (Dam NO Bushes)  :oops:

Old shocker back on. Shiny Yellow spring in place.

Bolted up and MT Tyre Put on  :lol:

Did same on other side, Luckily NO probs  :)

Also fitted new extended bump stops

Started on front.  NIGHTMARE  :shock:

Had to cut nut of top of shocker and cut bottom of shopcker to get off  :x

With the help of a long piece of 3x2 forced axle down and juggled the spring and shocker into place - It took several attempts

I didnt want to remove the turret bolts as I have new rings but no nuts  :(

Re built it all back up and did same on other side.

After several hours and most of my tool box strewn over the place this is what I ended up with







Took it straight down one of my local lanes and it was spot on.

If bolts came undone this would of been a quick job but no such luck

Need to buy some more cutting discs though

Cheers Taz 8)

[stageonesimmo]

Dude, Sweeet.

guardian sliders?

What they like to fit?  Just I'm very interested in a  set - just need to convince SWMBO that I NEED them.......

Nice job on the lift though.

[Telaren]

Cheers Mate

The rock sliders are fairly easy to fit although 2 people would make it easier.

I fitted mine on my own with the help fron 2 trolly jacks and a bottle jack.

Taz

[beatmasterdave]

NICE JOB! looks great! looks like im closer to lifting mine! what size tyres are they? im worries about lifting mine and the wheels looking too small for it. oh, nice sliders

[Telaren]

NICE JOB! looks great! looks like im closer to lifting mine! what size tyres are they? im worries about lifting mine and the wheels looking too small for it. oh, nice sliders

The tyres I am ruuning are Insa Saharas 235/70/16 on 7x16 modular rims with about 30mm offset (compared to standard steels)

The only problem I found is that with some drstic articulation the tyre catches the bottom part of the body on the rear.  

Before I lifted it, the tyres would cut into the body.

I am still going to have to fettle it a little  :lol:

Cheers Taz

[90sam]

Nice work, Looks really nice!  :D

[stoveman]

Nice job.
What are the Insa tyres like for wear and noise on road?

Also anyone looking for rocksliders I would recommend the Discoparts one with tree sliders,not cheap but I reckon they are some of the best you can buy.

Phil.

[Telaren]

Nice job.
What are the Insa tyres like for wear and noise on road?

Phil.

The Insas are quite hard wearing compared to Colways etc.

There is a bit of road noise but to bad.

Got my sliders off Guardian.  Easy to fit and look good.

Cheers Taz

[auf_wiedersehen_pet]

Looks great - in a few weeks time you'll forget all the hassle you had and only see the excellent end result.

[Iain C]

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The only problem I found is that with some drstic articulation the tyre catches the bottom part of the body on the rear.  

Before I lifted it, the tyres would cut into the body.

I am still going to have to fettle it a little  :lol:

Cheers Taz

Nice job!!

Do you mean the corner of the rear wheel arch, something that an ickle camel cut will sort?