rear springs

[yewtree]

i have just put 120kg in the back of my kj and the towbar dropped down 26mm, does this sound about right or are my springs loosing strength

thanks phil

 

[HoosierJeeper]

That's about 240 lbs...and about an inch I think. Seems a bit excessive. The springs and shocks are probably worn badly, especially after 10 years and if you have over 50k on it.

 

[yewtree]

That's about 240 lbs...and about an inch I think. Seems a bit excessive. The springs and shocks are probably worn badly, especially after 10 years and if you have over 50k on it.

thanks for that, i thought they must be worn, i will get some new springs a shocks, my kj has got just over 105,000 miles, what shocks a springs could you recomend, remember i am over in the uk so may not be able to the same standard as in the states

phil

 

[HoosierJeeper]

OME springs/shocks (ARB dealer) should be available there, as well as Bilstein. Ironman is available there too IIRC.

 

[John3seventeen]

240 lbs - 1" with stock springs is not that bad. My bumper put mine down an inch and I have coilover helpers and it only weighs 80lbs.