Original Suspension Specifications
Submitted: Wednesday, Sep 10, 2003 at 14:38
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SupaMav
Can anyone help me out with the offical Nissan specification for the bump-stop to axle measurement for an 89 Ford Maverick shortie (Nissan GQ)? Here in sunny Queensland the legal lift height is expressed as a percentage of this figure, so I'd like to know it.
Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Wednesday, Sep 10, 2003 at 17:20
Wednesday, Sep 10, 2003 at 17:20
they are in the archives of the GQ list somewhere
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Nissan_GQ_Patrol
Looking at some cars in Qld, I dont think you have much to worry about going a 3-4 inch lift
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Reply By: SupaMav - Thursday, Sep 11, 2003 at 10:51
Thursday, Sep 11, 2003 at 10:51
Thanks, I'll
check that out.
Since my last post I found some more information . . . Most Queensland-based offroad
suspension shops say that a 2 inch lift is considered Transport Department friendly. Qld Transport say that as long as the bump-stop to axle measurement doesn't vary by more than 30% then it is OK. It is also OK to have up to a 2-inch body lift. In all cases if you make a change from the original specifications, you need Transport to inspect the vehicle and then carry the paperwork around in the glovebox of the car in case you are pulled over.
My main reason for being so pedantic about this is that I'm concerned that if the worst happens, my third-party insurance won't cover me.
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Follow Up By: Rhubarb - Thursday, Sep 11, 2003 at 12:02
Thursday, Sep 11, 2003 at 12:02
SupaMav in that case make sure you contact your insurance co. to see if your still covered. Just because QLD Transport approves the mods your policy may not.
If they do/will cover you get them to put it in writing for you.
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Reply By: Steve from Drive Systems Victoria - Thursday, Sep 11, 2003 at 20:19
Thursday, Sep 11, 2003 at 20:19
I've never heard anything more ridiculous in relation to suspensions mods. Do they really state a 20% bump stop measurement??? What the hell is stopping you from putting any spring you like in there and fabricating your own bump stops to return the distance back to standard? Very weird?
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Follow Up By: SupaMav - Friday, Sep 12, 2003 at 08:55
Friday, Sep 12, 2003 at 08:55
I have requested the Qld Transport guide for
suspension modification, so I'll read up and let you know the final word. But, in response to Steve's comment, I'd only assume that the measurements must be relative to the originally installed bump-stop and axle. Queensland is pretty backwards when it comes to vehicle modifications in general.
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Reply By: SupaMav - Wednesday, Sep 17, 2003 at 08:49
Wednesday, Sep 17, 2003 at 08:49
The verbal advice I received was correct . . . Qld Transport state that the original bump-stop to axle measurement cannot change by more than 30%. Thanks for your comments.
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