Landacuiser 70 series
Landacuiser 70 series
can someone help me with a problem .....i need to get my front shocks replaced as im told they wont pass the next wof i have noticed the leaf springs are almost horizontal (as they have no curve) can i get them retempered and should this be done before i purchase new shocks .....and if someone has any idea of costs please
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saggy old leafs rule,they are way better off road than any reset or new springs on the market.just slap some new shocks in it and leave the saggy springs how they are 
... new shocks probably about $150 - $200 a pair depending on what you get, check the site shop, some good gear on there for bloody good prices
link to the site shop
http://www.4wdbits.co.nz/ProductsListPr ... egoryID=36
thats my 2c anyway
... new shocks probably about $150 - $200 a pair depending on what you get, check the site shop, some good gear on there for bloody good prices
link to the site shop
http://www.4wdbits.co.nz/ProductsListPr ... egoryID=36
thats my 2c anyway
If you already know everything, DON'T ask bloody questions!!
thanks think i will take your advice
thanks for your input
getting springs reset is not the best idea... they tend to flatten quite quickly again. Presumably the shocks are leaking? Thats about the only thing a WOF shop will pull you up on for shocks. If so then yes the shocks need replacing.
If you want to return the truck to factory height, or add a slight lift then buy new springs rather than the add-a-leafs or resets as you'll be much happier in 12 months time.
Shocks are generally a get-what-you-pay-for item... stick to known brands or make sure you know what you're getting or you get a good warranty with them.
Steve
If you want to return the truck to factory height, or add a slight lift then buy new springs rather than the add-a-leafs or resets as you'll be much happier in 12 months time.
Shocks are generally a get-what-you-pay-for item... stick to known brands or make sure you know what you're getting or you get a good warranty with them.
Steve
if you want to get clever i can sell/ fit a set of reasonable condition springs, they are some sort of aftermarket 50 mm lift ones.
dont know the brand off hand , i can can have a look in the light sometime if you are interested. (assuming i could find some marking on them at all)
they came off a mwb that i stripped for the gearbox etc i neeeded..
for my opinion on the shocks etc, i would go the extra mile and do the bushes in the springs at the same time,
if the springs are that sad, the bushes wont be great (unless they have changed before), that will make quite a difference to how well she travels at road speed,
let me know if you are interested,
glen
dont know the brand off hand , i can can have a look in the light sometime if you are interested. (assuming i could find some marking on them at all)
they came off a mwb that i stripped for the gearbox etc i neeeded..
for my opinion on the shocks etc, i would go the extra mile and do the bushes in the springs at the same time,
if the springs are that sad, the bushes wont be great (unless they have changed before), that will make quite a difference to how well she travels at road speed,
let me know if you are interested,
glen