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1st June 2018, 09:06 PM
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Help me find shocks and coils for the orange beast
Hi all.
I have a gq 97 2.8t and its time to renew the suspension for a smoother ride.
Its got 4” lift (no bodylift) and is running 38” tires on 15” wide rims
I have been thinking about going airbags in the rear but im a suspension newb so opinions are welcome.
Current use of the car is offroad gravel, extreemly rough iceland terrain and heavy snow and glacier travel so flex is important.
I would love to be able to do 90km/h on corrugated roads with out feeling it.
When offroad i take the tires to 12-10psi and on snow it can go down to 4 for extra float.
Ive been thinking about 6” fox but need more options
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1st June 2018 09:06 PM
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2nd June 2018, 07:38 AM
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Do you have a budget mate? And what suppliers do you have where tu ou are? Sik car!
Be careful quoting 6" as most suppliers will quote open closed length oe travel length. You should be looking for 12" remote res shocks. I dont think airbags offer you any advantage for what your doing.
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Kings
80series BP51s
Its a Nissan! =====> Its a Keeper!! ....... Got a TD42 in it BONUS!!
....... I'm a lucky bugger! I've got 2 of em!
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Originally Posted by
Rogue Dung Beetle
Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
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2nd June 2018, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by
MudRunnerTD
Do you have a budget mate? And what suppliers do you have where tu ou are? Sik car!
Be careful quoting 6" as most suppliers will quote open closed length oe travel length. You should be looking for 12" remote res shocks. I dont think airbags offer you any advantage for what your doing.
Fox
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Kings
80series BP51s
Budget is very open. I have a supplier for fox here in iceland but i think i might import myself so all options are open. I was thinking kings but then its 1000 dollars a corner
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2nd June 2018, 03:36 PM
#4
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OLD Man Emu are just about to release the BP51 shocks for an 80 seeires toyota. They are a direct bolt in for the front end of the GQ and are longer thatn the GQ variant. They come in 12" which wouls suit you well.
Its a Nissan! =====> Its a Keeper!! ....... Got a TD42 in it BONUS!!
....... I'm a lucky bugger! I've got 2 of em!
Check out my Toy -->
MudRunnerTD's GQ From the Ground Up
Originally Posted by
Rogue Dung Beetle
Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
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2nd June 2018, 03:59 PM
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Smart like tractor
If you have a local fox dealer, stick with them, much better for parts and servicing
96 GQ coil/Cab
08 G6eT
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3rd June 2018, 01:04 AM
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Originally Posted by
Ben-e-boy
If you have a local fox dealer, stick with them, much better for parts and servicing
Fox here is 1000 dollars a corner... the benefits of living on a bloody island... everything is taxed to hell and back
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3rd June 2018, 01:46 PM
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Smart like tractor
If you can import fox for cheaper then I would do that. Chances are you'll get your gear and won't be 100% to your personal taste or your rig (everyone supplies gear for A patrol, not YOUR patrol) if you have fox, you have local support, local spares, local tuning, local knowledge.
If you are spending good money on high end shocks, it's got to be 100%
96 GQ coil/Cab
08 G6eT
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3rd June 2018, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by
Ben-e-boy
If you can import fox for cheaper then I would do that. Chances are you'll get your gear and won't be 100% to your personal taste or your rig (everyone supplies gear for A patrol, not YOUR patrol) if you have fox, you have local support, local spares, local tuning, local knowledge.
If you are spending good money on high end shocks, it's got to be 100%
Yeah you got a good point there. Then i can also drop the car off and they will fitt everything and tune it
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