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Offline cardiff_gareth

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« on: July 26, 2007, 08:49:59 »
Look what I just won !!

Whats the situation using these with my standard armstrong shocks, the back shocks went on about 4 months ago and the front are yet to be fitted so they're good shocks :?:

Will she still be 'lifted' and what do you think the handling will be like :?:

There's me on previous threads saying I wouldn't buy lift spings etc as they can cause all sorts of problems and then I go and buy these........but couldn't leave them there for that :!:  :lol:  :lol:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=290142388347&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=019
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« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2007, 09:02:07 »
Absolute bargain how did i miss them :(

You will have to lower the shock mounts or fit lengthened shocks to get the benifits really.
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« Reply #2 on: July 26, 2007, 10:16:41 »
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Absolute bargain how did i miss them :(

You will have to lower the shock mounts or fit lengthened shocks to get the benifits really.


I saw the springs on there but there was no buy it now price so I emailed the seller and he replied saying 'make me an offer' Told him that MM4x4 sold a set of 4 for £49.99 albiet standard height heavy duty not lifted so had did £30 sound to him.

He replied saying buy it now added for £30.00 :shock:

I was straight on there, like a hawk  :lol:  :lol:

With the shocks then which ones so the business as when I look on island 4x4 they just sell gas shocks with thier 2" springs :?:
To lower the shock mounts, do you need to weld anything or is it adjustable, sorry for sounding dumb :!:

One last one, as my springs sag a bit, if I fitted these springs with the standard shocks then I understand it wouldn't be lifted to their full potential but would it restore the out of the factory height or maybe a little 1" lift and would this be safe :?:
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« Reply #3 on: July 26, 2007, 10:19:29 »
Ooooops, you just paid £30:00 and one assumes the £19:99 delivery (£49.99) and you could have had these brand new ones for £48:99....., ummmm

Just my pennies worth.....

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« Reply #4 on: July 26, 2007, 10:24:17 »
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Ooooops, you just paid £30:00 and one assumes the £19:99 delivery (£49.99) and you could have had these brand new ones for £48:99....., ummmm

Just my pennies worth.....

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My mate is coming down over the weekend and he just happens to live 7 miles away from the seller = no postage costs  8)
Also the ones you listed were for the rear only :wink:
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« Reply #5 on: July 26, 2007, 10:25:22 »
you should get a 2" lift but your shocks will limit the amount of travel you have as they will already be extended 2" due to the springs.

To lower the shock mount all you need is to fit rear drop lates like these..

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=011&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=320140639947&rd=1&rd=1



And for the front you can either do the cheap way. by just cutting a 2" section out of your front turrets and welding them back together or

Buy tubular lowered turrets like these..

http://www.paddockspares.com/pp/OFF_ROAD/HD_Suspension_Parts/Heavy_Duty_2_Inch_Lowered_Shock_Absorber_Turrets_(pair)_Galvanised.html
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« Reply #6 on: July 26, 2007, 10:29:54 »
Quote from: "chris9119"
Ooooops, you just paid £30:00 and one assumes the £19:99 delivery (£49.99) and you could have had these brand new ones for £48:99....., ummmm

Just my pennies worth.....

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Thats just rears though and standard height. :)
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« Reply #7 on: July 26, 2007, 10:43:48 »
I've run lift springs with standard dampers and although the vehicle will cross axle easier, it caused no other problems, the standard dampers coped well, though the type of driving I did ment it didn't get cross axled too often.
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« Reply #8 on: July 26, 2007, 11:25:33 »
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And for the front you can either do the cheap way. by just cutting a 2" section out of your front turrets and welding them back together or

Buy tubular lowered turrets like these..

http://www.paddockspares.com/pp/OFF_ROAD/HD_Suspension_Parts/Heavy_Duty_2_Inch_Lowered_Shock_Absorber_Turrets_(pair)_Galvanised.html


Cheap way it is then, bloomin 'eck, how much :!:......

..... or there could be a new wanted post  :lol:
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« Reply #9 on: July 26, 2007, 11:28:10 »
yeah im sure someone would have something lying around that they would get rid of :)
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