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RAPTOR88
Joined: Sat Feb 04, 2012 11:35 pm Posts: 48
Vehicle: Sierra 1.6
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 Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 12:23 pm |
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head to clark rubber and get some self adhisive neoprene. i have a SWB soft top with the fibreglass top they creak and groan like u wouldnt believe, i put neoprene everywhere the top contatcs the car and BOOM no more noise,
Doors - i used biseal, its a tape we use at work for wire loom repairs its not stcky but sticks onto its self like a weld its awesome, i wraped 1 layer of that around where the door latches and no more rattle. mine had a plastic cover around the metal which over time has died so the biseal was a good fix.
Tail gate - i used a square piece of wood i use off road as a jack stand, stood it in the bak against the lip, my false floor in the back pushed the wood againgst the tail gate and pressure stops rattle
With a few noises u gotta get creative, like i sed clark rubber or bunnings, for the rear of the canopy i used a weather strip from clark rubber that fits perfect and this also stops the tailgate from moving a little
if all that fails buy a better sterio and turn up the volume haha
i do have a question, wen it rains in not sure from where but water drips onto my right foot...any1 have a similar problem
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Trypt
Joined: Tue Apr 17, 2012 11:19 am Posts: 492
Vehicle: 1.3 Tin Top
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Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 6:38 pm |
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thanks raptor. where can you get biseal from?
the water may be coming through the foot vent.
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Jackson
Joined: Mon Apr 04, 2011 5:56 am Posts: 559 Location: Newcastle
Vehicle: Yellow Ute
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Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 8:26 pm |
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The water is probably coming from the vent in front of the windscreen. There is two little outlets on the firewall in the engine bay that are meant to let water out but they get clogged with leaves. You have to take most of the heater stuff out to get at the little catcher under the vent though.
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gvzookdriver
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Joined: Mon Apr 13, 2009 11:30 pm Posts: 1833 Location: Brisbane
Vehicle: Sold zuk got a Bt50
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Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 10:20 pm |
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want33s wrote: Buy 4 X OME +40 rear springs.
Take a leaf out of all of them.
Buy 4 X Gabriel cheap shit Hiace/Commo shocks.
Buy 4 X extended shackles.
RUF it.
Move the rear shackle perch forward 10mm.
That is basically what is in my car and it is smoother than my GQ.
Anymore than 20psi in the tyres and you are looking for a chiropractor or new kidneys. what benefits are there in moving the rear shackle perch forward? Is the rear shackle perch the rear perch that the front leafs attach to ( hope that makes sense) that you turn around when doing the RUF? Or is it something completely different ?
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Red89
Joined: Tue Jan 12, 2010 10:30 pm Posts: 2801 Location: Perth
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 10:58 am |
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gvzookdriver wrote: want33s wrote: Buy 4 X OME +40 rear springs.
Take a leaf out of all of them.
Buy 4 X Gabriel cheap shit Hiace/Commo shocks.
Buy 4 X extended shackles.
RUF it.
Move the rear shackle perch forward 10mm.
That is basically what is in my car and it is smoother than my GQ.
Anymore than 20psi in the tyres and you are looking for a chiropractor or new kidneys. what benefits are there in moving the rear shackle perch forward? Is the rear shackle perch the rear perch that the front leafs attach to ( hope that makes sense) that you turn around when doing the RUF? Or is it something completely different ? The rear shackle perch is where the shackles on the rear spring are bolted to on the chassis, moving it forward makes the shackle less vertical adding comfort and flex.
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gvzookdriver
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Joined: Mon Apr 13, 2009 11:30 pm Posts: 1833 Location: Brisbane
Vehicle: Sold zuk got a Bt50
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 12:05 pm |
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Red89 wrote: gvzookdriver wrote: want33s wrote: Buy 4 X OME +40 rear springs.
Take a leaf out of all of them.
Buy 4 X Gabriel cheap shit Hiace/Commo shocks.
Buy 4 X extended shackles.
RUF it.
Move the rear shackle perch forward 10mm.
That is basically what is in my car and it is smoother than my GQ.
Anymore than 20psi in the tyres and you are looking for a chiropractor or new kidneys. what benefits are there in moving the rear shackle perch forward? Is the rear shackle perch the rear perch that the front leafs attach to ( hope that makes sense) that you turn around when doing the RUF? Or is it something completely different ? The rear shackle perch is where the shackles on the rear spring are bolted to on the chassis, moving it forward makes the shackle less vertical adding comfort and flex. Awesome thanks for that
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JrZook
Joined: Tue Aug 08, 2006 11:30 pm Posts: 5517 Location: Holland Park
Vehicle: Awesome!!
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 12:23 pm |
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gvzookdriver wrote: Red89 wrote: gvzookdriver wrote: want33s wrote: Buy 4 X OME +40 rear springs.
Take a leaf out of all of them.
Buy 4 X Gabriel cheap shit Hiace/Commo shocks.
Buy 4 X extended shackles.
RUF it.
Move the rear shackle perch forward 10mm.
That is basically what is in my car and it is smoother than my GQ.
Anymore than 20psi in the tyres and you are looking for a chiropractor or new kidneys. what benefits are there in moving the rear shackle perch forward? Is the rear shackle perch the rear perch that the front leafs attach to ( hope that makes sense) that you turn around when doing the RUF? Or is it something completely different ? The rear shackle perch is where the shackles on the rear spring are bolted to on the chassis, moving it forward makes the shackle less vertical adding comfort and flex. Awesome thanks for that Or a way more simpler way is to get longer rear main leafs. No cutting or welding required. _________________ Lil Foot!
http://tiny.cc/gtsw1
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gvzookdriver
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Joined: Mon Apr 13, 2009 11:30 pm Posts: 1833 Location: Brisbane
Vehicle: Sold zuk got a Bt50
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 12:28 pm |
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JrZook wrote: gvzookdriver wrote: Red89 wrote: gvzookdriver wrote: want33s wrote: Buy 4 X OME +40 rear springs.
Take a leaf out of all of them.
Buy 4 X Gabriel cheap shit Hiace/Commo shocks.
Buy 4 X extended shackles.
RUF it.
Move the rear shackle perch forward 10mm.
That is basically what is in my car and it is smoother than my GQ.
Anymore than 20psi in the tyres and you are looking for a chiropractor or new kidneys. what benefits are there in moving the rear shackle perch forward? Is the rear shackle perch the rear perch that the front leafs attach to ( hope that makes sense) that you turn around when doing the RUF? Or is it something completely different ? The rear shackle perch is where the shackles on the rear spring are bolted to on the chassis, moving it forward makes the shackle less vertical adding comfort and flex. Awesome thanks for that Or a way more simpler way is to get longer rear main leafs. No cutting or welding required. So the OME are not any longer than standard ??
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JrZook
Joined: Tue Aug 08, 2006 11:30 pm Posts: 5517 Location: Holland Park
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 2:01 pm |
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They are only like 10mm longer if I recall. There is some spring tech in my build thread regarding main lengths
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gvzookdriver
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Joined: Mon Apr 13, 2009 11:30 pm Posts: 1833 Location: Brisbane
Vehicle: Sold zuk got a Bt50
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 9:17 pm |
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JrZook wrote: They are only like 10mm longer if I recall. There is some spring tech in my build thread regarding main lengths But Jas still moved the perch forward after the OME leafs
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Jackson
Joined: Mon Apr 04, 2011 5:56 am Posts: 559 Location: Newcastle
Vehicle: Yellow Ute
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 9:27 pm |
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gvzookdriver wrote: JrZook wrote: They are only like 10mm longer if I recall. There is some spring tech in my build thread regarding main lengths But Jas still moved the perch forward after the OME leafs To account for the angle change cause of the extended shackles?
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JrZook
Joined: Tue Aug 08, 2006 11:30 pm Posts: 5517 Location: Holland Park
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 9:47 pm |
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gvzookdriver wrote: JrZook wrote: They are only like 10mm longer if I recall. There is some spring tech in my build thread regarding main lengths But Jas still moved the perch forward after the OME leafs Yes he did. For their height the OME's are still a short spring! To get them to work their best on the rear the shackle spacing needs to be reduced to achieve better shackle angles. _________________ Lil Foot!
http://tiny.cc/gtsw1
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SierraDan
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Joined: Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:55 pm Posts: 9348 Location: Newcastle
Vehicle: G13BB Jimny
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 9:52 pm |
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Feroza springs and 2" shackles are verrrry smooth!
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abclarke
Joined: Mon Feb 14, 2011 8:19 am Posts: 1966 Location: Couridjah
Vehicle: 1985 Holden Drover
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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2012 12:50 pm |
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want33s wrote: Buy 4 X OME +40 rear springs.
Take a leaf out of all of them.
Buy 4 X Gabriel cheap shit Hiace/Commo shocks.
Buy 4 X extended shackles.
RUF it.
Move the rear shackle perch forward 10mm.
That is basically what is in my car and it is smoother than my GQ.
Anymore than 20psi in the tyres and you are looking for a chiropractor or new kidneys. Hey dude just wanted to ask you about this comment you made, i got my 4 extended shackles and 2" lifted rears to match my current rears. I thought you only put the new shackles in the front? Wont the extended shackles in the rear kill the flex? Any photos of your perches? Cheers, Aaron
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Blkfxx
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Joined: Sat Feb 04, 2012 7:11 pm Posts: 1105 Location: Oberon, NSW
Vehicle: Drover pickup turk
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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2012 1:02 pm |
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Hence why he moved rear shackle perch forward.
Edit: That's my understanding of it.
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abclarke
Joined: Mon Feb 14, 2011 8:19 am Posts: 1966 Location: Couridjah
Vehicle: 1985 Holden Drover
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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2012 1:26 pm |
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Blkfxx wrote: Hence why he moved rear shackle perch forward.
Edit: That's my understanding of it. Yeah im just browsing through all the RUF threads i can find and from what im thinking, hes moved the front perch backwards and the rear perch forwards? And used extended shackles all round? Just curious cause in the threads im reading i havnt heard about people touching the rear perch?
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SierraDan
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Joined: Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:55 pm Posts: 9348 Location: Newcastle
Vehicle: G13BB Jimny
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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2012 6:11 pm |
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Front mount back.
Rear Mount forward to compensate for the shackles.
Do it.
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atari4x4
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Joined: Mon Dec 11, 2006 10:30 pm Posts: 34842 Location: East Radelayed
Vehicle: SV420+SV620 Vitara's
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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2012 6:18 pm |
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SierraDan wrote: Feroza springs and 2" shackles are verrrry smooth! is yours finished & wheeling already?
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SierraDan
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Joined: Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:55 pm Posts: 9348 Location: Newcastle
Vehicle: G13BB Jimny
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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2012 6:22 pm |
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atari4x4 wrote: SierraDan wrote: Feroza springs and 2" shackles are verrrry smooth! is yours finished & wheeling already? I changed my mind after a wheel witha bunch of buggies so its now under the knife.. haha. edit: (and no more pics this time  ) But my next road zook will have feroza springs. I am a fan.
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JrZook
Joined: Tue Aug 08, 2006 11:30 pm Posts: 5517 Location: Holland Park
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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2012 8:10 pm |
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atari4x4 wrote: SierraDan wrote: Feroza springs and 2" shackles are verrrry smooth! is yours finished & wheeling already? Yes fez springs are long and hence have a soft rate but I dunno how you can preech of how smooth they are or even recommend them if you haven't even tried it. They could be too 'smooth' and soft causing the vehicle to be sloppy as on anything bar a hardcore wheeler. _________________ Lil Foot!
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atari4x4
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Joined: Mon Dec 11, 2006 10:30 pm Posts: 34842 Location: East Radelayed
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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2012 8:15 pm |
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JrZook wrote: atari4x4 wrote: SierraDan wrote: Feroza springs and 2" shackles are verrrry smooth! is yours finished & wheeling already? Yes fez springs are long and hence have a soft rate but I dunno how you can preech of how smooth they are or even recommend them if you haven't even tried it. They could be too 'smooth' and soft causing the vehicle to be sloppy as on anything bar a hardcore wheeler. thats what i was getting at, thought it was funny to recommend something when it's never left the shed or even got finished.
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SierraDan
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Joined: Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:55 pm Posts: 9348 Location: Newcastle
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Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 3:45 am |
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atari4x4 wrote: JrZook wrote: atari4x4 wrote: SierraDan wrote: Feroza springs and 2" shackles are verrrry smooth! is yours finished & wheeling already? Yes fez springs are long and hence have a soft rate but I dunno how you can preech of how smooth they are or even recommend them if you haven't even tried it. They could be too 'smooth' and soft causing the vehicle to be sloppy as on anything bar a hardcore wheeler. thats what i was getting at, thought it was funny to recommend something when it's never left the shed or even got finished. Oh didn't it? Fair enough.
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