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[Guns n roses]

hey guys,also for the rwc,the mechanic said the rear springs have to be secured (in a lx 4 door)how do you go bout securing them?they have been lowered bout 2 inches.

cheers

[Guns n roses]

yeah it seems fine sitting on normal flat ground,but when it was put up on the hoist the mechanic said they could be moved.

this same mechanic put down the exhuast touches the tailshatf(only on hoist , when its on the ground there is over 2 inches clearence)

and he said repair a small tear in the headlinning for a rw?um ok

[Guns n roses]

whats with picking on a small tear in the headlinning?right up near the pinch weld.he didnt mention anything to do with wheels and tyres except back right needs to be replaced,haha.only just

[GML-31]

I am failing to see how a tear in the roof lining affects the safety of a car????

[rodomo]

Tail shaft rubbing exhaust, even on hoist YES RWC Item
Roof lining NO not RWC Item (unless it hangs down and obscures any vision)
Odd wheel sizes YES RWC Item (unless as manufactured but I don't recall any car being made with 2 different wheel diameters except econovans with dual rears)
Loose springs YES RWC Item (all items must be secure to the vehicle even at full suspension extent) this also covers your exhaust issue.

Landrovers had a webbing strap (like seat belt material) on the rear suspension standard to limit axle drop


I would certainly question the head lining but I think he may be right on other items. You have the right to overturn issues via. RTA if you think you are being stooged but that may mean an inspection at Kew.
RACV MAN (Who just happens to be RWC accredited)

Edited by rodomo, 07 January 2006 - 10:52 PM.

[Guns n roses]

so lc lj shocks will be fine in the back of the lx?

what do other people do on here when they lower there lh lx 2 inches or more???


lc lj shocks the go?

[rodomo]

If your in Melb. I can lend you a pair to try before you buy.
RACV MAN

Edited by rodomo, 09 January 2006 - 09:20 PM.

[MRLXSS]

Gary i think i recall lxchev saying he used Commodore IRS springs or something didnt he?

[LXCHEV]

Hey boys,

Yeah when you use real low springs in the rear, it's common that as the susension reaches full travel the springs become loose and can move, unseat etc. When I was running my low springs I believe they unseated at the top because when I pulled them out the top coil has actually been crushed in a little bit, so not cool!

But anyway, what I had been planning to do was buy a set of short throw shocks. A mate told me Pedders sell these, but I never investigated any further. Give em a buzz and see what they say! Get a price if you can too, I'd be interested to know, and I'm sure lots of others would be too (I am planning to run these in the hatchback when I lower it too). From memory, these short throw shocks were only available in the Sports Ryder series, which is exactly what I want anyway.

Apart from that solution, I reckon the only other way to fix this prob would be to fit some standard height springs again to your mates car. (Which will possibly also fix the issue of the exhaust hitting the tailshaft).....

Keep us updated.

Cheers.

[Guns n roses]

as the current springs had been choped.we just bought some pedders rear springs,they said are bout 2 inches lower than standard.so will fit them and see what happens

[Guns n roses]

how much do the blisteins sell for yella?

brett i might make a call to pedders now...

[Guns n roses]

pedders short throw shocks are $210 a pair

[Guns n roses]

we fitted new springs to the rear,now the car has a slight lean and left side is higher,is there companys in melb that do reset the springs?maybe so we can make it even lower again??

and also when fitted springs to the front,are compressors a must?and to undo the lower ball joint?


cheers