My GQ Build .........

[Big]

Just something to think about too is if you are going to run 2x shocks you will basicly end up running bumpstops..
I'll try to explain..
When you hit a big bump your shock will travel down quickly (which is what it is suppose to do) then rebound slowly(again what it's suppose to do) Here is the "barry crocker" when you are hitting bumps at speed.. you need to give your shock time to recover from impact so if you were to run 2 shocks you would essentially end up racheting down onto the bumpstops as the shock won't recover to there full extent and every bump you hit just makes the shock compress again.. until there is nothing to compress.. so infact IMO better off running a 3way shock and Hydro bumpstops for the" big hits " leaving the shock to do what it does but as it's just 1 shock it should recover quickly and being 3way should be able to handle it better..(end of rave ) I hope it gives you something to think about as I was going to run 2x in the front and now are going hydro bumpstops when I can afford them..

[darinz]

In theory yes, but being someone who understands the theory and has run twin shocks in this type of vehicle (and driven it hard) the practice is different to the theory. I will always suggest having one shock that is properly sized and valved is a better option but the cost is quite high. Twin 80 series shocks in a GQ isn't a theory it is a tried and proven BUDGET modification that increases performance and shock life dramatically. Have a look at virtually every serious winch challenge truck running in the upper north island and they virtually all have twin 80 series cruiser shocks in them for a reason. (or they have spent more money)
I will admit that with twins they become hard at slow speed but the faster you go the better they handle.

The budget performance upgrade for a GQ is twin 80 series shocks because it works and is an easy mod. Then when you have the money you fit hydraulic bumpstops. I say shocks first as they reduce the need for the bumstops or increase the speed before you need them depending on how you look at it.

The next step above that is a big remote canister shock, coil over if you can afford the mods and then ultimately a bypass as well.
You can buy a 2.5" coilover for about the same price as 2 good shocks BUT it costs alot more to make it fit and then you also need different coils.

[taz01]

cut a rear guard 35mm and ramped 37" tyre just touched with 15mm left to bumpstop so going to extend bumpstop 25mm front end has 25mm to already extended bumpstop yet to cut guard so should work out as planned so far...........

[Fakey]

Maybe you guys should start a thread about twin shocks instead of spamming the shit out of this thread ....sure its good info for those considering it but

[SV1K]

Please keep on topic of Taz01's build, not your own one, as mentioned above, START YOUR OWN THREAD FOR YOUR STUFF.

Cheers
Reece

[Fakey]

Sooo back on topic....Wheres the pics Taz

[taz01]

well bumpstops done 45mm trim on rear guards so 37s tuck up nice just.... 25mm off front heaps of room there will do pics next week after welding of inner skin and 8mm rod to stiffen them..........

[The missing mudflap]

you winning in that shed Taz? more pics please

[taz01]

had a couple hours today so chopped lwb roof up to do this............




fark drilling spot welds is a pain........

[flyingbrick]

Dude, those louvers are sweet.

Where did ya find those?

[coxsy]

bunnings

[taz01]

Dude, those louvers are sweet.

Where did ya find those?

bunnings

nup used to work for a crowd who makes em for electrical transformers so called a favor in just happens they do powder coating as well..........

[skid]

just happens they do powder coating as well..........

dude, we need to talk

[darinz]

fark drilling spot welds is a pain........

Do you have a spot weld drill or have you just ground the angle down on a normal drillbit?

[Big]

I remember seeing a spotweld drill bit thingy on tardeme a while back.. makes for drilling them out simple as.. May be worth ya while having a look..?

[taz01]

just used an 8mm drill CAREFULLY not to go too deep but not worried if i did as have too drill holes to plug weld roof on anyway also a brickies chisel sharpened works a treat cut though spots ya missed too
got anti vibe painted on inside today better now than trying to do it upside down ..........

[Jerry]

Some updated Taz Pos pics ....

[Big]

Don't mean to go off topic.. BUT the camo poootrol. Do you know the current owner? Don't want to open a can of worms.. cheers

[stinky]

Fark Jerry your brave didnt even ask him. Dont think hes gonna be to happy with you.

[flyingbrick]

pretty cool 4wd orientated workshop there.

and that camo job is cool.

[Jerry]

Taz told me to

[taz01]

its ok but for an asian he takes crap photos..................whats that pos camo thing doing in my thread...........and farken landys.....

[skid]

Don't mean to go off topic.. BUT the camo poootrol. Do you know the current owner? Don't want to open a can of worms.. cheers

ooooh do tell

[wgtnnewbie]

Don't mean to go off topic.. BUT the camo poootrol. Do you know the current owner? Don't want to open a can of worms.. cheers

ooooh do tell

hahahahaha and as usual with the owners trucks the bonnet is up.........

[NJV6]

Don't mean to go off topic.. BUT the camo poootrol. Do you know the current owner? Don't want to open a can of worms.. cheers

[taz01]

Don't mean to go off topic.. BUT the camo poootrol. Do you know the current owner? Don't want to open a can of worms.. cheers

do tell .........since stinkys owened it its had clutch slave cyl,clutch booster rebuilt,clutch kit,handbrake shoes and hes still eying up mine for spares......

[stinky]

You forgot the shinny window winders i got for it one of which fell off on the way home. Still I know where theres some electric ones doing nothing.

[Big]

Don't mean to go off topic.. BUT the camo poootrol. Do you know the current owner? Don't want to open a can of worms.. cheers

ooooh do tell

then that would be telling..
ur way to sharp for me..

[taz01]

wee bit of progress this weekend............

[taz01]

started brackets for internal cage only done 1 was chasing rust spots with welder.....