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decroyffe
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 6:20 pm    Post subject: modifications Reply with quote

Hiya, i'm in the early stage's of modifing my 94 fourtrack. it seems i've hit a brick wall in terms of knowledge. i can't find a snorkel made for the model, dont know how to lift the thing, and where to get any of the parts. infact it's fair to say all i've got is a set of muds. Sad

i'd be greatful to anyone who knows whats required to lift the jeep, where to get the parts and if a snorkel from another jeep will fit. i'm not very technical so keep it simple, and i dont bodge or do diy, thats because it twice the expence to get someone to fix my efferts.

thanks in advance
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minimog
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 10:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

if its a 94 is it on indipendent front suspension and coils rear
if so to lift the front is very simple you just tighten the torsion bar theres an adjuster at the end (its a 22mm bolt on the chassis rails near the gearbox) and the rear you just have to get longer springs
you might have to change the shocks tho
as for snorkle im making my own so will post some pics when done as there are very few places that sell for diatsu try looking for diatsu rocky parts as they were known in other countries
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decroyffe
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 10:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

great stuff, thanks zukibrit. i'm clear about the rear springs, and i'll get there with the adjustments on the front, but why would i need new shocks Question .

also, say i raised the rear with springs 2 inch, how would i know how to adjust the front the same amount of distance. is there a method or just guesstimet.

can't wait to see the snorkel, regards
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minimog
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 9:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

your shocks might be to short to allow the springs to work properly(letting the axel articulate) as for checking the hight just park on flat ground and get a tape measure and measure from the ground to the edge of the wheel arch
the front you can lift about 2" but because its indipendant front (i f s ) you are limeted to how much lift you can do before if gets very exspensive to mod and replace broken parts
my mates running 31/10.5/15 0n his fourtrak by just lifting it 2"
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decroyffe
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 9:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks again, i've been browsing all day and cant find anyone who sells the parts. la supertrux said they'd call back but never did has did a few others.

will the front defernatley lift 2", because there'd be no point buying 2" lift coil springs, also what do you think about coil spacers Question .

i've been on and off the forum all day and there's alot to take in. lots of very knowledgable people who like to help. seen some crazy pictures as well, complete nutters in some great 4x4's.
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decroyffe
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 5:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

got a price today from la supertrux, £115 inc vat and delivery for the 2"rear coil lift springs.
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 6:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

have you tryed westcoast 4x4 at southport they sell ironman springs
or try trevor milner
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 6:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i'll call them 1st thing tomorow, thanks
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 7:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

hi again, been browsing again and droped on a simular topic on the daihatsu drivers club.

everything thats already been mentioned only the kid bought heavy duty torsion bars Question . why was this. he bought the 2" lift coil springs plus shocks from west coast 4x4 that you just advised. when i spoke to la super trux they advised i leave the shocks till i know for definate if i need them Question . this is the bit i'm most confused about, do i need shocks or not Question

if i lift the front by 2" via the torsion bar will this damage the torsion bar and do i need a heavy duty torsion bar. to be honest i'll never push the fourtrack to the extreme, it's more for a bit of fun, come monday my 3 year old little girl will be back in the seats so all needs to be well.
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 10:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

no dont get the hd torsion arms because when you wind them up it firms up the ride as well so with hd ones on it will be like a rock
as for shocks like i said if your not woried about suspension travel the just get the springs it will give u the lift but when your off road the tyres wont follow the terrain like it would with the longer shocks
see what deal west coast will do you on the springs and shocks
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decroyffe
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 5:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

at last it's sunk in, i'm with ya, i'll let you know how i got on, regards
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 3:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

called west coast today and for the rear 2" coil lifts the price will be £56 plus vat for the springs, and £12 plus vat delivery.

there's a number of differant models for the shocks so i did'nt ask a price until i knew what i wanted. can you recomend any piticular type that will be suitable, regards
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 11:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

ive always used procomp for my shocks they are cheep/reliable and have worked well on all the off roaders ive had
the 3000 types ive had on the suzukis cos they are light so dont need as much dampning
the 9000 types are gas charged so tend to be suited to heavier 4x4 ive had then on a landcruiser so should be fine on the four trak
im ordering a set for the unimog so carnt be that bad
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 1:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

hiya, just about sorted. west coast can do the coils for £80 all in and, there's a kid called steve who has a on-line store that will be able to supply the pro comp es9000 shocks for £35 each plus £7.50 delivery. he also gyves you the option to pick up the shocks from frickly off road centre in yorkshire which is good for me. Laughing

thanks alot zulibrit, you've been a great help, i'll post some pic's once i've done, keep me posted with that snorkel, regards Kieran.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 25, 2006 1:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

hi
did you get the springs fitted?
did you need the shockers?

i got an independent too
and it badly needs a lift, so if i can get away with just rear springs....

but its already on 31s, so if i lift it i should be able to go bigger?
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 25, 2006 6:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

a mate got 33 mtr's on his idipendent with a bit of trimming to the bumpers and a small lift in the rear and wound up torsion bars
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 25, 2006 7:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

hiya, no springs yet, ordered the tyres, 255/75/15. they'll go straight on. then i'll get the coils and shocks together after xmas, regards kieran
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 26, 2006 10:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

cheers
i think i'll be tight and try to just fit the rear coils,
my dampeners aren't that old, so i don't wanna replace them too soon

i think 255/75 15 is exactly the same as 31 10.5 15
but i had 32"s (235/85 16) on my old zuke Crying or Very sad so i wanna go bigger than that if poss
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 26, 2006 2:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

thats what i want to put on mine (235/80/16 annaconders) but mines a 93 on leaves so should be do able with 2" lifted springs and a bit of trimming
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