extra Rear and front shocks???
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extra Rear and front shocks???
Hi, i saw before some pictures of extra rear shocks, but, now i cant find !! I want to improve comfort with extra shock absorbers at the rear springs! As well, how its possible to do same thing on front? Please help
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Re: extra Rear and front shocks???
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I don't think that adding more shocks will better the ride. Perhaps replacing your current shocks will help. I have my shocks set up softer in the back, which allows the rear suspension to be a little freer, i.e.; not stiff or hard ~ especially for when I go off-road. I think the post you might be thinking of is likely by a Delica with a high lift. Try looking in "Delica Modifications" or "L300 Technical".
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I don't think that adding more shocks will better the ride. Perhaps replacing your current shocks will help. I have my shocks set up softer in the back, which allows the rear suspension to be a little freer, i.e.; not stiff or hard ~ especially for when I go off-road. I think the post you might be thinking of is likely by a Delica with a high lift. Try looking in "Delica Modifications" or "L300 Technical".
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Re: extra Rear and front shocks???
XBAЛA :)FalcoColumbarius wrote:Поздрав Л300Фоца! Добродошли на Делица Канади![]()
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I don't think that adding more shocks will better the ride. Perhaps replacing your current shocks will help. I have my shocks set up softer in the back, which allows the rear suspension to be a little freer, i.e.; not stiff or hard ~ especially for when I go off-road. I think the post you might be thinking of is likely by a Delica with a high lift. Try looking in "Delica Modifications" or "L300 Technical".
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Maybe, but i think that my shocks r softer then they need to be, and delica lay all the time on repulsive gum, what makes her hard and uncomfortable. I saw some modification whith 2 extra shocks directly on springs, but cant find again :)
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Re: extra Rear and front shocks???
How do the leaf springs look? Are they still arched or a little flat?
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Re: extra Rear and front shocks???
I have new springs, they r ok. But when sits 6 people, van hits the rubber bumper and it feels tough for kidney :) Same story on the front 4 my kidney :) Probably bad shocksFalcoColumbarius wrote:How do the leaf springs look? Are they still arched or a little flat?
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Re: extra Rear and front shocks???
Sounds to me that you need stronger springs, or perhaps an extra leaf. Adding more shock absorbers isn't going to solve this problem. A shock absorber does slow the suspension process but this is not your problem. If you are hitting the rubber bumper when you hit a bump then that strikes me that your current springs are not enough to support the weight you are carrying.
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Re: extra Rear and front shocks???
Possible. But, what is your opinion 4 my shocks, they r 18 years old :) i'll put some pictures in next days and ull seeFalcoColumbarius wrote:Sounds to me that you need stronger springs, or perhaps an extra leaf. Adding more shock absorbers isn't going to solve this problem. A shock absorber does slow the suspension process but this is not your problem. If you are hitting the rubber bumper when you hit a bump then that strikes me that your current springs are not enough to support the weight you are carrying.
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Your shocks are 18 years old? I might consider at least testing them to see if they are doing anything, at most replacing them.
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Re: extra Rear and front shocks???
Change the shocks, you'll be glad you did, it will stiffen the handling a lot. Definitely change them before thinking of adding extra.
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Re: extra Rear and front shocks???
Unless you plan to do a lot of air time, double shock is a waste.
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Re: extra Rear and front shocks???
I'd order yourself a front sway bar bushing kit too - easy to replace yourself, yours are look pretty tired, poor little guys
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Re: extra Rear and front shocks???
Did you change the shock mount on your lower control arm? Either European l300 came with different mounts or someone welded an eye mount on it.L300Foca wrote:My front shock
Replacing ALL your bushings in the front steering/suspension will improve your ride already quite a bit.
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Re: extra Rear and front shocks???
Yes, i changed shock mount becouse i couldn't find new bushings for my shocks, they was destroyed ! :)fexlboi wrote: Did you change the shock mount on your lower control arm? Either European l300 came with different mounts or someone welded an eye mount on it.
Replacing ALL your bushings in the front steering/suspension will improve your ride already quite a bit.
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Re: extra Rear and front shocks???
If the bushings had failed, then it probably need new shocks, that's how mine were, and of course new shocks come with new bushings.
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