Lowering My Jube

#21 · 10th March 2011, 4:57 pm

Like you say best to tackle an area properly at a time. You'll definitely notice the difference when its done:D

If it ain't broken don't try to fix it as if you do it will definitely break

#22 · 10th March 2011, 5:14 pm

Now this may seem like a silly question.....but where would the shock absorbers go if I were to get some for my front suspension?

Does it replace the link between the bottom of the suspension and the anti roll bar? or is that somthing else I am thinking of?

#23 · 10th March 2011, 5:50 pm

Do you mean the standard Armstrong (telescopic) units which attach to the top of the king pin or the after market telescopic (Gaz/Spax units) etc?

If it ain't broken don't try to fix it as if you do it will definitely break

#24 · 10th March 2011, 5:53 pm

I am talking about the after market ones.

Would lots need to be changed to install them?

#25 · 10th March 2011, 6:19 pm

Which kit are you looking at?

If it ain't broken don't try to fix it as if you do it will definitely break

#26 · 10th March 2011, 6:22 pm

Well I was looking at Spax, but I haven't really made a decision yet.

I don't want super performance ones, but something that would make a difference. And they have the benefit of being adjustable too.

#27 · 10th March 2011, 6:32 pm

The spax kits are basically a bolt on kit-as you have now lowered yours you will need the CB version. You retain the original hydraulic shock (having removed its valve so as to stop it working as a shock) but with a new mounting bracket attached along with a bottom bracket which needs to be fixed to the wishbone. Then you will need to replace the brake flexi hoses with the longer ones in the kit/bleed the brakes.Then it is a case of setting the stiffness of the shocks (which is much easier than with the Gaz kit) and off you go.

The trick is to not have it too firm and also have a good anti-roll bar.

Hope this helps

If it ain't broken don't try to fix it as if you do it will definitely break

#28 · 10th March 2011, 10:05 pm

Is there any brand you would recommended then?

#29 · 11th March 2011, 9:25 am

Personally I would check out what is the best deal but given that there was nothing in it on price I'd go with the spax as they are dead easy to adjust-good luck

If it ain't broken don't try to fix it as if you do it will definitely break

#30 · 11th March 2011, 9:50 am

Ok, I shall look into it then.

In your experience, how much difference would you say it will make to the handling and feel of it?

Also does most of the suspension come off the crossmember without having to remove the cross member?

As I would prefer to nut and bolt restore the suspension, and clean up any bits I can save whilst replacing any worn parts.

What sort of paint do you use for the underside of your cars and your suspension parts?