will longer shocks affect front drive shafts?

kona480 · Post by **kona480** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 7:05 pm

well i have my brumby but to get a roadworthy it will probably need new front shocks.
I was wondering if i got a shock/strut thats longer than stock will it upset steering, shafts etc.
The reason for this is better ground clearence and to make the front level with the back for better rear view visibility over the tailgate. (see the picture)
thanks

Matatak · Post by **Matatak** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 7:54 pm

the shocks dont affect your cars height.

you need new springs basically

brumbyrunner · Post by **brumbyrunner** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 10:51 pm

You don't have much option on the front of a Brumby. All the struts that fit will be the same length unless you get something custom made. As Matatak pointed out, a heavier rate spring will raise the front slightly.
If you want more clearance try a body lift. You'll retain the factory wheel travel and gain some room in the 'guards for larger tyres.

kona480 · Post by **kona480** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 12:31 pm

brumbyrunner wrote:You don't have much option on the front of a Brumby. All the struts that fit will be the same length unless you get something custom made. As Matatak pointed out, a heavier rate spring will raise the front slightly.
If you want more clearance try a body lift. You'll retain the factory wheel travel and gain some room in the 'guards for larger tyres.

yes but that just gives better entry and departure angles, it doesn't lift the chassis or exhausts that hang down underneath the engine

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 5:00 pm

kona480 wrote:yes but that just gives better entry and departure angles, it doesn't lift the chassis or exhausts that hang down underneath the engine

This is true, the raising of the sub frames/engine and suspension components is achieved with larger tyres, the lift makes this an easier task...

Also, if you load up your brumby you'll find that the rear suspension will look like its sagged if you balance it out for everyday driving - if you leave it and travel with a load the ute will be balanced out. I've got pics but am yet to get them on the net...

Cheers

Bennie

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 11:41 pm

So basically you want your brumby to look like this without the load in the back of it?

This has standard suspension setup, no lift etc and is not jacked up using the torsion bar adjustment bolts/front spring adj bolts...

Cheers

Bennie