Coming - My New Setup

[Kevin]

If custom build why not build body from new

Existing strut bodies were not used as indicated earlier in the thread. Everything was reinforced so extra welds. The springs were reused but the perches were raised to suit.

The strut base that has been strengthened is a Tokico - i.e. Subie OEM - because it's actually thicker than the KYB after-market (even though the KYB has 15% more dampening).

The rear struts were extended 25mm.

hey told me the inserts were for a Liberty (Legacy) - a '99 model I think. The rear struts were extended 25mm.

 

[scalman]

So they not longer travel just raised struts as with same lenght springs you wont get more travel would you?

 

[Kevin]

True, but I wasn't looking for more travel. My requirements were:

What would I like (my wish list I suppose):

- rear to be higher than the front when unladen, say at least 20 mm.
- spring perches to have a bit more clearance to the AT tyres (which are the smallest BFG ATs that fit)
- stronger struts
- reduced "see-sawing" on undulating terrain.
- the addition of a camber bolt in the rear (to compensate for the lift)

 

[El_Freddo]

Ah thread dig!

I started reading the first post thinking “ah not again!”, I liked it then realised this was in 2009!

Good to see the pics still work and there is some awesome info in here!

Cheers

Bennie