MK1 Deisel for the Sh#tbox Rally... a build thread.

[Jack_It]

I found a pair of these in the scrap bin at my local 4x4 place...



Perfect fit... might be a bit stiff... we'll soon find out!

Original spring on the left - original strut fitted with 4x4 spring on the right!

[Preen59]

Lucky you have good seats! haha.

[Jack_It]

if they're too stupid we'll bin them again and go looking for something in-between but can't complain for free and sh*ts' and giggles.

[sports racer]

might be a bit stiff...

A bit stiff ???

Look how much thicker they are. Your suspension isn't going to move!

[Jack_It]

16mm vs 11mm... they're gunna be bloody stiff, but remember we've got 2 spare wheels and 40L of fuel to go in at very minimum, as well as light truck tyres under the back - if we're happy enough with the ride on the springs, then we can always drop tyre pressure a bit to help too.

[GeorgeMK1]

That's going to be very stiff! It would wreck your chassis if you took a few hard hits I'd imagine.

A bloke on this forum uses mk1 cabby springs in his rally mk1, the cabby is a heavier car and so the springs are a tad stiffer too. Worth looking into

[Preen59]

Cabby springs would be a good option. I didn't think of that. Is that what Geoff Hale runs?

[Jack_It]

Very stiff is an understatement, but the ride height was spot on... it was hilarious to drive.





also made up a home-spec roof basket and air-foil with LED light bar.


Seems like I'll go on the hunt for stock Cabby springs!

[Jack_It]

Me, jumping on the back of the Golf...

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[sports racer]

Don't know what you're complaining about. It moved didn't it?

Or you need to put on more weight.

Cheers

Paul