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Old 1st May 2014, 12:55 PM
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Depends on who made shock brackets and what shocks you use, the amount of metal left above the hole and placement of the bush in the shocker could lock up on the bracket so make sure you have clearance on the bracket to the shock body or it will lock/wear shock body.
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Old 7th May 2014, 07:13 PM
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hi i see above that most are using 14" shocks and not the 13" ones in the book is there any mods that need doing to get them to fit to make the ride height right many thanks rick
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Old 9th May 2014, 01:30 PM
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No, they fit right in. The spring seats are adjustable anyway, you set the ride height with those.
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Old 20th May 2014, 12:55 PM
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Well, I went and splashed out on a set of the second type Joelove linked to, and I can say the bloke on the other end was very helpful in adding a second pair to the listing without postage, and they look the Bees Knees!

Now I've been looking on Rally Design for springs (starting at the recommended 350 and 250 rates) and I find myself needing extra info:
--- What free-length springs should I be buying?---
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Old 23rd July 2014, 10:57 PM
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Well, I went and splashed out on a set of the second type Joelove linked to, and I can say the bloke on the other end was very helpful in adding a second pair to the listing without postage, and they look the Bees Knees!

Now I've been looking on Rally Design for springs (starting at the recommended 350 and 250 rates) and I find myself needing extra info:
--- What free-length springs should I be buying?---
Rears 9" and fronts 8" if you have the 14" shocks
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