Pajero Suspension
Submitted: Friday, Apr 06, 2007 at 16:47
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Hi everyone, (first time forumite - long time reader). I have and love my '97 NK Pajero GLS in really good nick, however, It is leaning slightly to the left at the front. Initial inspections of
the springs shocks etc seem to be OK, but then I have limited
suspension knowledge. A mate (who loves spending my money) has suggested that it is time the original
suspension was pensioned off. The vehicle is used for bush tracks and some sand work and does carry a heavy load when the missus and kids comes along for the ride. I have done some research and it would seem most after market gear is very similar in what they have to offer. I was wondering if anyone has upgraded their Pajero's
suspension equipment of late, OR, if anyone can recommend through experience what types of shocks, springs etc to go with??
Reply By: Ford Rodeo - Friday, Apr 06, 2007 at 18:05
Friday, Apr 06, 2007 at 18:05
Go with Ironman. Cheaper prices but as good or better product and service than others. I know plenty of vehicles with Ironman and I have it also (not a Paj). Did
Cape York last trip with no drama's whatsoever.
Phill
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Reply By: Middle Jeff - Friday, Apr 06, 2007 at 20:04
Friday, Apr 06, 2007 at 20:04
Hi rhino
The Paj will take anything but pay special attention to the front shocks, the better shocks are certainly worth the effort so try something like a Bilstene in the front, the back is not so important. If you can find a shock with a pivoting pin in the bottom this will greatly extend the life of the shock.
Have fun
Craig
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Reply By: nowimnumberone - Friday, Apr 06, 2007 at 21:12
Friday, Apr 06, 2007 at 21:12
dont worry about new shocks ect.
sounds like you need to wind the torsion bar a little as it has sagged a bit on left.
jack up the front left wheel untill its just off the ground.
look along the left side about the middle to middle front chassis and you will see a bolt head hanging down on and angle that goes through a cross member its usually about 4-5 inches long.
tighten the bolt about one turn per mm.
before you start measure the left and right hand side front
wheels from the bottom of the front rim through the middle of the wheel to some where on the guard and as a general rule have the right hand side a cpl of mm higher.
also remember to check the oposite side as your going.
eg sometimes the left side might be 780mm and the right hand side 800mm so when you raise the left hand side 20mm the right hand side might move uo another 5mm.
hope this helps
cheers
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