upgrading L series rear suspension????

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upgrading L series rear suspension????

Post by vidler » Sat Feb 25, 2006 12:44 pm

basically all who own an L series may have noticed that the back end appears to sag in comparison 2 the front. With my rear wheel carrier, fully sick sub woofers 8) (just being a dick), and anything in the boot, my car seems 2 sit a hell of a lot lower at the rear. My shocks are fairly new and i have king springs in allready.

My question is, is there any suggestions/ideas etc 2 resolve this problem other than putting larger lift blocks in the rear? Im chasing the L series equivalent to putting air shocks in an MY, and why cant we do that?

if it means modifying brackets 2 accomodate a pair of shocks then im up for it.

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Post by stamp_licker » Sat Feb 25, 2006 1:02 pm

if you go to the subaclub of qld site there is a few pics and abrief outline on fitting a second set of shocks[air adjust] to the rear.I think its in a modification/how to section. http://www.subaclub.com.
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Post by steve_rising_sun » Sat Feb 25, 2006 8:44 pm

We do a mod were you ditch the top spacer bracket, we supply a 4" longer spring, longer strut assembly [KYB] $550 ready to bolt in - only for 2" lift kit cars in stock.
You get longer travel with out 'topping out'
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Post by MUDRAT » Sat Feb 25, 2006 9:03 pm

Will your rear guards allow the extended rear uptravel? I'm not so sure.
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Post by vidler » Sat Feb 25, 2006 9:05 pm

Hopefully I get rich
lol. isnt that everyones grand plan :D

i have a 4" lift. ill look into fitting a set of air adjustables first but if you can email me details of your shocks ill certainly consider it.
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Post by steve_rising_sun » Sun Feb 26, 2006 9:19 am

MUDRAT wrote:Will your rear guards allow the extended rear uptravel? I'm not so sure.
Havnt hit yet, biggest advantage is no more 'Mr Topout' as with normal raised springs. This set up allows the car to keep grip off road so much better
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Post by MUDRAT » Sun Feb 26, 2006 9:40 am

The reason I ask is on my L-series I have 100mm shock extensions, King Springs . . . I had to get my guards cut to prevent contact off road with my 215s.
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Post by Fang » Sun Feb 26, 2006 11:02 am

I have no problems - the horrid Monroe shocks jack up the ass. The rear end is a lot more solid since I got the Kings - but the dog box keeps flying open on me when I go over big bumps.
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