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Post by geeves on May 29, 2004 15:52:38 GMT 11
Has anyone had any experiance reseting isuzu springs and how well do they last. I need to get mine done as ive had enough of useing the crossmembers and transfer case as ploughs. I know new springs would be better but the bank manager disagrees.
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wayne
Isuzu Baby
Love mods
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Post by wayne on May 29, 2004 23:46:19 GMT 11
I had my springs reset about four years ago with no probs with sagging.
The older and more shagged the springs the less well a reset will take and in which case you'd add an extra leaf.
Have a chat with your local spring maker and see what they say.
W.
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Garth
Isuzu Senior
1989 Bighorn Irmsher R LWB
Posts: 164
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Post by Garth on Jul 13, 2004 19:05:54 GMT 11
any idea of a good price to get this done, I was talking to the local 4wd shop and they said about $400 for the rear, should lift it about 1 to 2 inches.
Cheers
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MattMU
Isuzu Senior
Rodeo Now!
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Post by MattMU on Jul 13, 2004 23:06:28 GMT 11
Mate brand new Pedders spring packs only cost me $400 for heavy duty Rodeo springs!!
They dont even compare in structure, the origionals are single wrap and looked like they were out of a sedan compared to a heavy 4WD.
Personally I dont like resetting old springs, the metal is old and has had a lot of stresses in its time due to wear and tear. I would always put new metal under it compared to resetting unless the reset was subtle and only a $100 or so!!
ps the ride with the H/D Rodeo pring s was great and lifted it about 2 inches over the sagged originals. After 4 years and 160 000km, I have just fitted the Calmini extended shackles for a little extra lift!! Aprox 67 cm from the edge of the guard to the bottom of a 15 inch rim!
Matt.
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Post by geeves on Jul 14, 2004 16:00:20 GMT 11
I have ordered new springs from Lovels in Ausi via Total performance in Wellington for $480 Once they arrive Ill give a run down on them. Also check with local sprinmakers
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Post by Roger on Sept 20, 2004 23:04:31 GMT 11
Mate brand new Pedders spring packs only cost me $400 for heavy duty Rodeo springs!! They dont even compare in structure, the origionals are single wrap and looked like they were out of a sedan compared to a heavy 4WD. Personally I dont like resetting old springs, the metal is old and has had a lot of stresses in its time due to wear and tear. I would always put new metal under it compared to resetting unless the reset was subtle and only a $100 or so!! ps the ride with the H/D Rodeo pring s was great and lifted it about 2 inches over the sagged originals. After 4 years and 160 000km, I have just fitted the Calmini extended shackles for a little extra lift!! Aprox 67 cm from the edge of the guard to the bottom of a 15 inch rim! Matt. What weight load were your springs? I spoke to Pedders and the bloke said that he reckons the h/d springs are made to carry about a tonne. However, it was a presumption. I don't want standard Rodeo spings as the MU is obviously heavier but don't want a back breaking ride with 1 tonne h/d springs. |
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Post by geeves on Sept 21, 2004 16:54:17 GMT 11
Ive just done Lovells springs in a Bighorn and would have to say new springs are the only way to go Even heavy duty isnt a prob due to the better design of aftermarket springs. The old springs had 3 thick leaves the new ones 5 thin leaves Result is good load holding but better suppleness which allows for a good ride and good articulation. It wouldnt suprise me if the Pedders and Lovels springs are identical.
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