Darren is in the same boat with his gu..Quote:
Originally Posted by liftlid
Was getting air every woop down south here and didn't know it..
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Darren is in the same boat with his gu..Quote:
Originally Posted by liftlid
Was getting air every woop down south here and didn't know it..
I originally had Dobinson Remote res shocks in my GQ with Dobinson coils. Whiel the shocks performed well I found that they were a little to harsh.
I bought a set of 2.5" Koni 82's and have been running them for around 1000km now and all I can say is that even with the same coils, the ride was transformed.
The harshness is no longer there and they seem to absorb small as well as large bumps better than the dobinsons ever did. I could probably adjust them up a bit as I have them on the softest setting.
My only issue with them is that they really are too short for what i want and will have to get a longer set of shocks for the truck..so will probably be coming out in the next couple of days and put the spare set of OME Nitrochargers untill the new shocks arrive
Remote res shocks won't make any difference for 'speed bumps'.
That isn't why the 'remote res' design concept evolved.
They are for sustained rough terrain where ordinary shocks can overheat and the fluid aerate due to sustained heat and motion
So a speed bump isn't rough? Well it isn't when you have a set of remote Resi installed yeehaaQuote:
Originally Posted by the evil twin
Rough but not sustained... Unless you are driving through a Bunnings car parkQuote:
Originally Posted by liftlid
Yep just a benefit of a good set of shocks thoughQuote:
Originally Posted by Winnie
I was thinking the suspension seat would be better.
No need to change any suspension or remove accessories, plus aren't they fully adjustable for height, weight, rebound, etc?
Have been thinking about maybe looking at one of these for myself...
Evo
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Originally Posted by Evo
Seems to be the right way to go, insurance co wont know anything about suspension
and cant see them forking out $8k, the seat in question is an LTSS Strato
http://www.stratos.com.au/Page/stratos-3000-ltss .They way Strato make their
seats is a RHS one will fit the LHS as the knob to turn the back is recessed.
so I already have rails for the left hand side,
@ EVO if you do remember to cut some rubber to go between the seat rails and the floor
otherwise you'll feel every ripple in the road through your back, I just cut pieces of tub liner
and punched a 12 mm hole in them,
Huge PIA for engineering tho I would think... dunno for sure as I've not looked into it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Evo
I thought Seat belts on full suspension seats are all part of the seat because you can't use the factory ones
The Stratos are low profile which would prob be OK
On the seat I have now you only bolt the OE seat belt stem to the base on the side,
I dont think Strato seats need to be engineered as they are already ADR approved and a straight swap
@ Et you were only a little off , total cost with compressor,
3 gallon tank gauges and 4 bags etc came to $4200.
Not that bad for what you get I suppose
Wow... that is way cheaper than I expected.Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
Hmmm... Considering I have on board air and almost brand new shocks I would only need the bags and controllers I might have to give them a call
Want me to PM his details
$2900 delivered for what you want
this is what you need TD lolhttp://www.discussionsnetwork.com/fo...ages/53395.jpg
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Originally Posted by Clunk
WTF!!! Are they actually in production.
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Originally Posted by krbrooking
I'll just leave this here
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...62-convertible
Yeh scrolled down and found the other thread thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Clunk
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He's a very funny man , I think he doesnt know just how funny he can be lol
He should work out a routine for the retirement home, hat, cane the lot
ET PM sent
TD talk to O/Lock they can do the suspension seats with blue plate foe QLD for about the $500 range .
http://www.stratos.com.au/Page/nissan-patrol-gu-seat
Thats the one Im after but it wont be in the $500 range , I currently use the LTS Stato seat
with lumber and cost was $700 for the seat and $400 for the rails, No ticket required as its
an ADR replacement seat so no mods required to fit it. All I did was raise it 40mm to
increase the view over the bonnet.
I must have been looking at another then ,and the rails were extra . What about checking truck wreckers for a KAB air ride maybe a bit big though probably .
I had a KAB 305 on my troopy, would not recommend them to anyone.
They are about 3" too high so your head is on the roof to start with.
You then adjust it to suit your weight, that gives about 3" of travel,
now remember head is already on the roof ouch ouch ouch.
Ended up using small g clamps to hold it shut, I welded it to a
stool and use it my shed to sit on lol,
I see the doctor tomorrow so hopefully he can get the ball rolling
I'll get a price for the suspension seat soon.
Plus the KAB 305 looks like it belongs on a back hoe very agricultural
Yeah used KAB in trucks and used to lock them down on the bad dirt roads because you were on the way down as the truck was on the way up no fun in that especially with a triple .The other thought I had was variable rate springs ; I,m interested in this as the back is getting a bit frail and I,ve given it a flogging over the years so post all your findings for us to follow if you will .
first tip is remove your wallet on long drives lol
Already have the Strato , but if you want to try some extra rubber
where the seat bolts to the floor will make a huge difference
Wallet after what I want to do between now and the Cape next year for the Tractor my wallet will be thinner than a Dominos thin crust lol! What sort,thickness rubber are we talking here TD ?
I used some tub liner from the local 4x4 shop 6mm Id say.
Wheels are in motion now its a waiting game ,with my insurance co. being what they are I dont expect
an answer before the grand final at the earliest, so hopefully a suspension seat from Strato or air bags all round
who know they may do both, but that would make me laugh.
DT have you had a chance to fit the rubber yet?
For those thinking of replacing their OE seat with the Strato LTSS suspension seat.
The total cost will be $2368.44, that includes RH arm rest and a lumber pump.
Fitting cost is $150 ,so not a cheap exercise, but well worth it IMO.
Then again Im not paying
You don't think a suspension seat would throw you around a bit much going through some rough stuff? I imagine you'd hit your head on the roof a fair bit!
If they are a high quality seat and are set up correctly once installed then they shouldnt bounce you aroundQuote:
Originally Posted by Winnie
Nah the KAB are useless in a 4x4 with about 6" travel they are dangerous,
The Strato moves back and down a touch which is much better,
the suspension is in the base not the whole seat
Seems my request for a couple of modifications to my Patrol will be approved,
Is any one here running remote cannister shocks, and can I get some feedback.
The ones I hope to be getting are Nitrogen filled remote cannister shocks by Terrain Tamer
Will more than likely fit 3" flexi coil to go with them.
http://www.superiorengineering.com.a...ont-strut-9383