shocks n springs info

[ScottieJ]

Has it got an evil Z bar for the steering? They don't help, also many people cock up the faster angle when they do an SPOA conversion, might be worth checking the angles. If you put an angle finder on the diff pinion flange it should be 10* from vertical, pointing up at the transfer box.

Also check that the shocks aren't close to being fully compressed or extended at ride height.

[lukey4x4]

Cheers scottie will try the angle bit , yea i think it has a z bar on , i will take some more pics inabit of everything and see what yas think , thanks

[lukey4x4]

Thats the setup on mine any ideas ? To be honest the front springs look pritty flat

[lukey4x4]

WhAt you guys think on the suspension setup , any recommendations on shocks n springs , do yas think could do with new ?

[Jordi]

A hi-steer kit will improve things.

Check that the shocks aren't "bottoming out" before it hits the bump stops. Fit rear bump stops.

does it have a steering damper fitted?

[d_r_1989]

I had a 'good' z bar, recently changed it to half hi steer using merc arm. Massive difference, i can drive over speed bumps without fighting my sj anymore.
Mines spoa and pretty stiff on the road but is very good offroad, flexes really well. Think my front springs are slightly longer than normal and rears are bedford rascal pack with top sj leaf.
Your front bump stops need extending too.

[lukey4x4]

yea thanks lads think I will look into a hi steering kit or merk arms don't really no what I would be looking for or what would I need? , and where to buy them ? yea Jordi think its just a standard damper lyk a recon I will just replace the shocks not after anything expensive was reading that lots of yas were using kyb astra shock would these work on my setup , dr 1989 thanks sounds like u had the same problem as me with speed bumps lol

[lukey4x4]

alright lads is there any other kits bin lookin at the rob storr high steer but there bout £200 is there anything bit cheaper was reading about these merc arms but not sure on whats best or what I would need thanks

[d_r_1989]

One merc arm and a modified suzuki steering bar (preferably half merc half zuk) if you google half hi steer it brings up the part number you need and quite alot of info on it.