Shocks n springs cheapo

[joey9fingers85]

What is the need for rear springs on the front, what does this do??? and why are the astra shocks on the front and land rover/transit shocks on the rear any different to standard sj shocks??

[joey9fingers85]

Also, what is the advantage of bedford rascal springs on the rear??

[ScottieJ]

if you look at the shocks on your suzuki you'll see that the are differet fittements on the front and rear. The rear ones have an eye at each end and the fronts have an eye at the bottom and pin at the top. Astra shocks only bolt straight on to the front because of this and you need to make an adapter bar if you want to use them on the rear.

As for the springs, rascals on the rear and ruf (rears up front) will give you a bit around 1.5" lift and move the front axle forwards a bit so you can fit bigger tyres

[joey9fingers85]

Cheers, I understand it all now

So its 1990 astra estate shocks on the front, but what year and model land rover/transit shocks do I need for the rear??

Thanks again

[4eye]

Thanx guys......i've now decided to go for the pro comp's....as said above...its better to have the one's that are made for the job! Dan2k...where did you get yours and how much did ya pay for them?

Oh and good news(for me that is...... ), next wknd i'm doing my long awaited mod's...well thats if my mate dont let me down again......

So the seals will be cut out......then fit my1 of a kind slider's...and the cab cage...i'm also playing with the idea of removing the soft top and turning it into a hard fast back,i have a few ideas and odd couple of sketches....so it'll be interesting to re how that pans out!

am i being a little too hopefull that i'll get the slider's,cage...also hopefully will have the shocks and front replacement springs... Hmmm lots to do on 1 wknd!

[Henry]

Dont know if this is against the forum rules, but the Difflock shop stock pro comps.

[4eye]

If it is against the rules i haven't been anywhere near the site...they didn't quote me 153 without boots...and i'm also not writing this!

[ROBBIE]

Wen i got the sj i have now, its got a 3 inch shackel lift (not the bestway to lift i no) and vauxhall shocks
There was no up travel on them at all
Im just saying this a warning that if your going to use them make sure they work

Man i sound like a misribel old f**t

[Henry]

Some also say that the astra shocks can be a little light too.

[4eye]

All considered...the pro comp's defo seem the way to go... Thanx guys!

goin to order them today!