rear shocks upgrade
Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 29, 2013 at 00:19
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Nevian
I have just had an extra leaf added to the rear springs and would appreciate advice on upgrading the current Nitro shocks. Run the airbags at 40psi also.
Cheers Mike.
Reply By: Tassie Bushies - Thursday, Jan 31, 2013 at 07:46
Thursday, Jan 31, 2013 at 07:46
Hi Mike,
If you get it to firm in the back end it puts extra preasure on your A Frame as there is no give when the van gets a jolt in a big hole, especially if you are heavy.
Keep an eye on your chine bars, if they break, there is a reason (could be to hard, to fast, to heavy, or all of them)
I only run 30psi in my air assist bags as I believe most of us do, & that's without extra leaves in the springs, it is plenty even fully loaded.
And at home empty with no van on 20psi, just so the bags don't get pinched.
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Follow Up By: Nevian - Wednesday, Feb 20, 2013 at 01:18
Wednesday, Feb 20, 2013 at 01:18
Thanks Peter, the rear end was sagging excessively when the van was hitched even with the weight distribution bars fitted. Leightons in Launceston did the work and said I should replace the shocks as well. Thinking about Bilsteins but can't find a supplier in Tassie, cheers Mike.
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