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Post by dasnoboarder on Jul 18, 2008 17:23:41 GMT 11
Hey everyone,
My new Lovells springs (HR-15) have arrived at the store, before I pay the balance and get them posted up, I was wondering if I will need new u-bolts for the install (replacing factory '93 MU leaves)?
I'll get some new rubber bushes too.
Double-checking; putting in the new springs, winding up the torsion bars and doing a ball joint flip, the standard shocks will be ok?
Cheers, Andy.
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Post by geeves on Jul 18, 2008 19:25:06 GMT 11
Shocks should be ok but check that the rears are by unbolting the bottom of the shock then jack the rear of the car till full suspension drop. The shock should hang below its mount on the axle plate not above in which case the shock is too short. Under 10mm too short wont hurt but you lose travel.
When I used the heavy duty springs on the bighorn I needed the longer U bolts but if yours are std springs you should be ok. If not you need the longer U bolts for a landcruiser as they are the same.
How much were the lovels springs now?
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Post by dasnoboarder on Jul 18, 2008 19:40:21 GMT 11
Thanks for info Geeves, They are the HR-15's which are said to be "standard height HD" or "raised height" in the Lovells catalog. I'll give them a ring tomorrow and see if they think I need them... Probably will say I do to get more bucks out of me  . P&H Suspension City in Hamilton charged me $580 to get them over from Aus, don't know the price of u-bolts or bushes yet... |
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Post by daisy on Jul 18, 2008 20:42:16 GMT 11
ive got the HR-15 from Lovells in my Mu will give you good lift  unloaded bit stiff but with box tools straps hand winch and wire cable works the rear leafs well. still might remove the load leaf for more flex but ok for now waiting for them to settle only had them for about six months and havnt been out much  std shocks will be ok when fitting maybe angle diff up with wedges i havnt yet but going to will help UJ on the drive shaft last longer. theres a few more leafs than the std ones and i used longer and thicker U bolts not sure if you have to tho. i also have the front of Mu sitting 25mm lower than the back to retain some travel in the front |
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Post by dasnoboarder on Jul 18, 2008 20:56:52 GMT 11
Cheers daisy, sounds like my choice of non-HD leaves was the right one, was a bit unsure.
Good to see the NZ members still around on the forum, those Aussie boys seem to be getting all the fun at the moment haha.
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Post by holden on Aug 4, 2008 14:26:06 GMT 11
Did you get your leafs all right??
Would they be safe to buy though and all that??
And what did the price come too??
Im going to play it a little safe after waiting 4 weeks for my intercooler.
kane
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Post by geeves on Aug 4, 2008 14:48:05 GMT 11
When I did my springs I also used the heavy duty but remember mine is a lwb bighorn The original U bolts would only hook up about 2 threads so it was a quick hunt round for the u bolts. I bought the springs from a boy racer shop instead of a 4wd place so they were no help but I managed to find out from G Guy motors that 40 series cruisers are the same and he could supply the longer bolts. Not too expensive but they had 30mm hanging out the end so I cut them down flush with the bottom of the bracket which leave 10mm out the end of the nut. I didnt own an angle grinder then so cut them in situ with a hacksaw. Its a method that is good for fitness and arm strength (8 high tensile bolts 12mm while lying on your back)
1 word of warning Do retorque the nuts after a couple of months. I didnt and the diff moved nearly an inch forwards on one side.
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Post by dasnoboarder on Aug 4, 2008 15:12:38 GMT 11
Yup, got them waiting in the garage. Didn't come in any packaging... So after closer inspection I might repaint a few spots...
I got some new u-bolts too. Was told I'd have to cut the ends off as well.
Leaves, u-bolts and postage came to $660.
Got them from P&H Suspenion City.
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Post by geeves on Aug 4, 2008 21:00:44 GMT 11
Not a bad price. Mine were a little over half that but that was 5 or 6 years ago. Did they come with new bushes? The front bushes are very hard to press out of the old springs and it would be silly not to do the bushes at the same time.
Think safety while changing the springs. I imagine dropping a Mu on an arm or leg is an unpleasant experience. You need to support the chassis on blocks and use the jack to align the diff
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Post by holden on Aug 6, 2008 14:56:09 GMT 11
Why is P&H Suspension City in Hamilton chargeing me more for Lovells 50mm raisded hight rear leafs springs standed duty HR-15, Rear Urethane Bush Kit and shipping to whagarei. $752.70 and im getting less then you I dont get it. it all most $100 more and that cant be all shipping |
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Post by dasnoboarder on Aug 6, 2008 19:03:47 GMT 11
I'll send you the invoice they sent me. Then you can get them to bring it up, and ask why the price is different. MSN.
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unloaded bit stiff but with box tools straps hand winch and wire cable works the rear leafs well. still might remove the load leaf for more flex but ok for now waiting for them to settle only had them for about six months and havnt been out much 
std shocks will be ok when fitting maybe angle diff up with wedges i havnt yet but going to will help UJ on the drive shaft last longer. theres a few more leafs than the std ones and i used longer and thicker U bolts not sure if you have to tho. i also have the front of Mu sitting 25mm lower than the back to retain some travel in the front