2b Rear Suspension

[Bob Tucker]

Hi Tom,

Im currently running with standard Sierra rear springs, but with uprated Sierra shockers, bought as "new old stock" at Stoneleigh for £20 pair. Side height is 7" after everything has settled in now at 12k miles. The ride is very good, comfortable but with just a little give...Ive never grounded out, even with 2 up at 28 stone!

 

At Stoneleigh last year AVO were having a clearout of old stock coilovers.

I knew what size to look for, & picked up a pair of adjustable coilovers (less springs) for £30.....have a look at the shows before shelling out too much.

Mine were badged for the front of an 1800 Marcos!

I bought 2 springs from Rally Design for £24, now I just need to make up suitable brackets.

 

If youre going for coilovers, IMHO stick to the well known names, many people end up replacing the cheaper ones anyway.

 

Bob.

[Guest tom2b]

Grahams coilovers sound like a good idea should get the back end off the ground!

[Guest chris brown]

The rear has been OK not much problem with ground clearance but it is on a fairly soft setting and on the bumpy roads the car feels a bit wobbly to say the least.

The zimmerframes seem to take about 1000 miles to settle down Bill. Mine were terrible when I first put it on the road but got better as time went on. Not that they are fantastic at the best of times and would change mine if I came across a good set of second-hand replacements or new if I had as much cash as Rizla

[Guest Battery Bill]

Chris

or new if I had as much cash as Rizla

 

 

He has so much cash he gets his Driver to sort out any handling problems

[Guest rizla]

if only you knew the truth

[Guest tom2b]

After taking the back end apart ive decided to get a mechanic friend to weld up the brackets and fit the coilovers for me. Its not that i dont trust my mechanical skills i just dont want to end up in a hedge if i do something wrong! ill add some pictures when its all complete. Thanks once again for all your advice.