Michele Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 I'll probably require 4 X shock mounts soon, to fit new shocks (eye-eye mounts) to original pin-type mounts. Like these: although easily sourced I would like to have some fabricated (guess if & when... ). I am just a bit worried about the metal-to-metal contact, as with stock setup there're rubber bushes,no more with these. Eq**pe/Scor***n sell them as well to allow fitment of long travel shocks, I guess they work fine anyway...? Any hint on the thickness? Let's say 8mm? Q #2: do they have to be asimmetrical? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernchris Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 5-6mm would be more than enough for 'u' brackets as in the picture. Yep they have to be that way for clearance but i would mount the front shocks external to the springs i,e in front of. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele Posted September 5, 2006 Author Share Posted September 5, 2006 Yap, but that requires different front turrets as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porny Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Yap,but that requires different front turrets as well... Like the ones from QT.... Or they do another type which bolts to the same bolts as the steering box (part of the 3 link kit - the ones above are from the Weekender kit) Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele Posted September 6, 2006 Author Share Posted September 6, 2006 Uh...I don't really like them. I could easily get these but don't want to cut the inners... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landrover598 Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 I used 50 x 6 flat bar bend into a U for my pin/eye coverters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Like the ones from QT.... Or they do another type which bolts to the same bolts as the steering box (part of the 3 link kit - the ones above are from the Weekender kit) Ian Boys... that design looks set to collaps just by looking at it. For once someone applied the drilled for lightness idea, but on your shock mounts? Bear in mind that in dynamic situations the shock generates much bigger forces than the spring, that design cant cut it for me. My 2p, but feel free to ignore me. Daan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele Posted September 7, 2006 Author Share Posted September 7, 2006 That's another dark point in design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 if we're on a "give design a kicking" tip personally Im not keen on these square holes and coach bolts??? eeeeeek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 depends on the size... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbocharger Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Where were these U-shape brackets from? They might be what I'm looking for if they're cheaper than I can be bothered to make them for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 at a guess the coach bolts are M12, the through bolts are M16, having said that if its rubicon express its going to be imperial punched square holes for fastners doesnt do it for me Dann, both in terms of stress riser and mechanical retention of the bolt in the event of over torque on the nut/less than perfect placement of bolt before nut is tightened... only being picky, but I just wouldnt do it like that myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 NAS bolts and k-nuts are my preference, keep it light! Michele are the fasteners on the picture meant to go on a car or are they part of the b&Q garden furniture section? Daan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 +5 Inch Procomps, reduced Bumpstops, and reloactors (Gon2Far ones) on the axle, plus longer and much softer springs meant I had to INCREASE the height of the top rear mounts : Home made rear top mounts 10mm plate plus gussets, there is a HUGE force ionvolved here, bent the Mk1s and they were 8mm plate Also modified the angle to less severe on full drop etc, as per Steve As post of prociomps breaking, have blue polybush and modified rubbers and washers, none done as tight as nornmal to allow flex... Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele Posted September 8, 2006 Author Share Posted September 8, 2006 if we're on a "give design a kicking" tip Yes please...thanks Jez. Michele are the fasteners on the picture meant to go on a car or are they part of the b&Q garden furniture section?Daan Being from Rubicon Express I may guess the go on a J**p? It's just a pic,I could have used some other brand,but they're all "U" shaped in the end. Dunno about fasteners! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_a Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Just to add Devon 4x4 have these over at http://www.devon4x4.com/shop.php?mode=prod...amp;product=236 At £225 probably a wee bit too expensive for me at the moment, I have lots of other things on the 90 and disco I will spend money on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush doctor Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Those brackets are out of a cheap set of spot lights by the look of them. Chris why would you mount shocks infront of the springs? Hi Daan are you qualified to comment on such matters maybe we should see some proof (hahaha) By the way this is Shaun RFC2005. How are you keeping? Are you going this year? I'm off to RFCportugal in October Liz is meeting us there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 I have a few extra NC PLasmad 10mm back plates (the pear shaped bit) without the bolt n gussets (oooer missus) If you wnat a pair of the pear shaped plates you can have them FOC if you pick them up ? Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Im sorry - did you say £225 for a pair of suspension mounts??????????????????????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_a Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 I was trying to avoid a debate about cost... anyway me == messenger !shoot I think a lot of 4x4 stuff is interestingly priced... but I'm a tight git. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 no messenger shooting going on Im intreagued what justification is there for a pair of £225 axle mounts, are they made from something special or feature an added cup holder or two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 no messenger shooting going on Im intreagued what justification is there for a pair of £225 axle mounts, are they made from something special or feature an added cup holder or two? Jez, Get a grip on yourself, these are made from 'trousersdownillium plate steel' - a new and rare metal only used for manufactuer of items for the discerning cheque book 4x4er - who expects the finest laser cut logos for their money Get with the times Jez, Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 ahh now it makes sense - I will immediately despatch my entire fortune and beg to be considered for such an upgrade! Thanks Nige B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele Posted September 11, 2006 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 Ok,I wrote "low tech" but you guys are giving "low chat" here! 6 mm. seems to be enough then...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 6mm is groovey for pin/eyes Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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