spring length on Rangie

Rotazuk · Post by **Rotazuk** » Fri Jan 16, 2004 1:44 pm

Hi
Half way through installing new shocks on the rangie , its a 91 that in ment to have lifted springs . Was trying to figure out how much tc . Only done the rear so far but will add the front when I get to it . With the thing on the groungd the length of the rear spring is 335 mm ( or 13 1/4 inch ) from the top off the upper spring plate to the lower of the lower spring plate .
The old shocks , unknown type , are roughly the same length as the old man emu nitro shocks going in but are ment to be long travel ones . I thought it had standard shock when I got it , o-well .

Will add the front length in a few hours . Anyone know the standard legth when installed for an empty rangie , with no mods ( ie b/bars etc ).

Cheers

Chris

Ok the front is 280 mm or 11 inch from top of shock strut lip to lower of spring base . How does that compare to others ?

Chris

solihl · Post by **solihl** » Sat Jan 17, 2004 11:44 am

Spring specs can be found here http://members.shaw.ca/jbarge/springinfo.html
John also has measurements he used for his calculations, which may be of some use, even though it is for a disco.

Bodge · Post by **Bodge** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 2:33 pm

Your loaded spring lengths will vary wildly based on how old/stuffed they are and how much weight you have in your rangie... So a comparison with someone elses loaded springs may not be of assistance. Mostly springs are measured new and unloaded. The lift when installed will vary for everyone...

Are there any colours/stripes painted on the springs? That would help identify them.

As for long travel shocks - just remember to some companys an inch or two over standard constitutes 'Long Travel'. So if they are a little longer then they may very well be their version of long travel.

With OME for example to get true loooong travel you would use a combination of Toyota Landcruiser and Nissan Patrol spec'd shocks.

Rotazuk · Post by **Rotazuk** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 9:13 pm

Hi
Yep figured they would vary with vehcle weight etc and was just after a rough idea for a standard rangie . Can't be naffed taking the springs out just to measure them and since I did not bend a shock in the weekend I will assume they are not too long . Front was a good inch may be more longer than the ols ones etc .

I have looked for colour markings before but never found them . Alas after 45 mins with the water blaster on sunday I noticed the rears ( think its the rears anyway , was not thinking about it at the time ) were marked green . Now I just have to go and look it up .

Cheers
Chris

Bodge · Post by **Bodge** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 11:53 am

If they are black with a green stripe they could be Landrover springs... My data says they are therefore - 150lbs/16.12 inches... Officially LR standard rears and 150lbs is soft as....

They might be Rangie spares but the only greens are HD fronts at 160lbs... Which aint that heavy man.....

Bodge · Post by **Bodge** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 11:56 am

If they are all green then I have no idea....

Rotazuk · Post by **Rotazuk** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 8:17 pm

Hi
Well been out and had a good look at the still muddy rangie . A rear sping has an orange mark and its the front that has a green mark .
I was told the were rangie spares springs so that seems to make sence .

Still leaving piles of clan in the various carparks I leave it in . Must get it all cleaned up this week .

Cheers for all the info

Chris

Bodge · Post by **Bodge** » Wed Jan 21, 2004 10:01 am

Orange Rangie spares is:

180lbs/17.2 inches