Rear suspension 78 series Landcruiser
Submitted: Saturday, Jan 21, 2012 at 13:37
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Member - Keith B (QLD)
I have been running Tough Dog adjustable shockies on the rear of this car for a few years and have finally had enough of them, as the adjusting knobs keep getting knocked off in even moderately rough terrain. I am thinking of getting a new set of extra-heavy dury rear shocks to use on my annual outback trip, suitable for maximum loads. Any suggestions?
I have reviewed old threads and nothing really stands out.
Happy New Year to all, by the way.
Reply By: Rockape - Saturday, Jan 21, 2012 at 14:34
Saturday, Jan 21, 2012 at 14:34
Keith,
I have Tough Dog adjustables on the front of my Troopie and their heavy duty Ralph shocks on the rear.
This combination seems to work
well. Have also placed thick walled radiator hose over the lower end of the shocks to protect them from rocks.Image Could Not Be Found
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Follow Up By: Allan B (Member, SunCoast) - Saturday, Jan 21, 2012 at 15:04
Saturday, Jan 21, 2012 at 15:04
Now that looks like a good idea Rockape.
Haven't had a problem there yet but may copy as a safeguard. Thanks mate.
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Reply By: Mick O - Saturday, Jan 21, 2012 at 14:41
Saturday, Jan 21, 2012 at 14:41
G'day Keith.
What a bummer. I was going to reccomend Koni big bores but they do come with a hefty price tag. A magnificent shocker though.
On the Tough Dogs, I have been using them for a couple of years as
well. I have welded a small steel tab onto the bottom of the Spring holder. This tab is about 60mm long and provides protection for the adjusting knob. Haven't knocked a knob off yet although the tabs have been bent back somewhat. I just knock them back out again when they get too close. Might be a remedy for your consideration in the interim. I've been very happy with my T/D's.
Cheers Mick
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Follow Up By: Mick O - Saturday, Jan 21, 2012 at 14:51
Saturday, Jan 21, 2012 at 14:51
Easier to show with a photo.
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Follow Up By: Allan B (Member, SunCoast) - Saturday, Jan 21, 2012 at 15:11
Saturday, Jan 21, 2012 at 15:11
Another good idea Mick. Your photos show
the rock attack on the shocks.
The bushes ain't looking too good but! LOL
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Follow Up By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Saturday, Jan 21, 2012 at 22:02
Saturday, Jan 21, 2012 at 22:02
Gday mick,
Might have to go for some poly bushes. The big shocks are pretty hard on rubber bushes.
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Reply By: AlbyNSW - Saturday, Jan 21, 2012 at 15:25
Saturday, Jan 21, 2012 at 15:25
A work mate recently fitted "Ultimate Suspension" shocks on his 78 Cruiser and is very happy with their ride and ability under load.
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Reply By: Member - GRANT HID(NSW) - Saturday, Jan 21, 2012 at 15:39
Saturday, Jan 21, 2012 at 15:39
The big Koni Raids are worth the money in the long run and they are rebuildable if you think they are getting to the end of there life.
Grant
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Reply By: Wayne (NSW) - Saturday, Jan 21, 2012 at 17:31
Saturday, Jan 21, 2012 at 17:31
Keith,
I also have a 78Series Troopie and do a fair bit of outback travel.
With leaf springs, shocks do not have to work as hard. Coils or torsion bar
suspension they tend to be bouncy and they do require very good shocks to give the vehicle a good ride.
Adjusting shocks on the back of a 78 Series would not only be a pain to do on the track, but in my opinion a waste of time and money.
I have been running Cofap shocks on the front and rear of the Troopie for the past 5 years. I am on the second set but keep the first set as spares, so far they have not been used.
They have, along with the Terrian Tamer springs, travelled all over Australia, about 235,000km. Trips from the
Vic High Country,
Simpson Desert, The Kimberly,
Cape York and 5 full length trips of the
Canning Stock Route.
The Troopie is no light weight when packed for extended trips and I can not afford for any thing to let me down.
Wayne
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Follow Up By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Saturday, Jan 21, 2012 at 22:00
Saturday, Jan 21, 2012 at 22:00
I agree with you Wayne. Fancy shocks are a waste of money on the 78/79series.
Mine's done 175,000k. Had factory shocks for the first 70,000 - they are my current spares and still work
well. Had a set of OME for the next 60,000 and they went soft. Had Terrain tamer (Cofap shocks) the past 40,000 and no complaints at all - good firm ride and they are as good as when I installed them. My vehicle is only used for trips and sees a lot of corrugated roads. The Terrain tamer cost $110 each.
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