Thanks Greg, that answers my question.I also drive a 2wd (weekend car) and that was like a ship rolling around in a swell until I put a set of Koni shocks on it .It is now like a sports car.What I'm guessing is that even with softer springs, the ride can be stiffened up with shocks.My grand plan is to raise the syncro and lower the 2wd by a bit of mixing & matching- best of both worlds! Cheers Eddie.
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> Eddie, it is better than before. I think having good tyres, no play in the suspension or steering and good shock absorbers is the key to stabilise a t3. The old 1.9 2wd I had did not tick any of these boxes and I was regularly holding the steering wheel a 1/4 of a turn to compensate for the high winds on the plains in Spain. Greg.E
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> Hi Greg,just taken a tape measure to mine and I've 45cms front & 43 rear, so am quite keen to lift it using your method.One question I do have , is how does it handle in cross winds , better or worse than before? Thanx Eddie.
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> > Greg fender to hub is 49cm front and 50cm rear. My bus has a very heavy 9,000 pound warn winch and bracket, still has the spare mounted in the syncro carrier up front. The tow bar is a 2 tonne rated monster. It is also a full camper (with a heavier than normal pop top). So basically you should get at least 50cm front and rear. Greg E
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> > > Greg, Yes I have fitted 2wd springs which is definitely the cheaper option. As far as I can work out the only down side is that they are a softer spring which could cause easier bottoming out. I fitted mine in conjunction with new old man emu shock absorbers which have a lot of compression damping ( the old boges did not seem to have any). I think if I had not fitted the shocks I would have a "diving" front end. I have attacked some gravel undulating roads at speed and am very pleased with the result. Of course buying shocks turns this cheap job into an $800 plus job but it will be the best money you ever spend on a syncro. The rear I made spacers out of that white chopping board material, about 20mm. I will measure the fender to hub height tonight and report back. Greg E
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> > > Greg, i think 2wd springs at the front should do the trick. Greg E fitted some to his vehicle recently, maybe search back for the post
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> > > Hi just wondering with my modified spare wheelcover underneath how I can lift my 15" syncro 30 - 40mm Cheaply! Cheers Greg
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