Crossing oz south to north in a stock fg637

[alan]

I would go with a shocker that is adjustable so you can tune it to suit, something like tough dog shocks, also ask them to assemble the spring pack with a bucket load of graphite grease this cuts down the leaf friction big time and makes the ride even better, if your not sure which shocker i can check it out for you.

 

[motoz]

Hey mate try giving Brendan at Ultimate Suspension a call in regards to your setup. They do suspension for virtually anything.

There in NSW though will freight anywhere in the world. I think they have a great product backed up with great service.

 

[whatcharterboat]

Cheers Alan I've had a quote from industrial springs in Adelaide for $250 to reset both springs which sounds cheap.

Thanks Stu I think I've spent a bit long daydreaming here on expo and have lost faith in what these vehicles are capable of stock.

I wish I had the $$$ to drop the truck at ATW and let them go nuts but at the moment budget mods are the order of the day.

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If you're on the super tight budget then just replacing the Oem bumpstops with Aeon bumpstops works wonders too. One of the biggest problems with the front suspension is no bumpstop clearance and hard rubber blocks......at least Aeons take the impact out it when you bottom out. Anything you can do to reduce friction is plus....like Alan suggesting graphite grease.....or greaseable shackle pins ..... One of the plus's of parabolic's is no friction because the leafs don't touch but anything you do will help. Of course grease just washes out on the beach or in sand......I seem to remember one of the old timers wrapping their Canter bus springs in leather sleeves to keep the grease in ...sounds like a hassle to me..

Anyway Aeons are worth it for not too much coin.

Regards
John.

 

[Tonkatuff]

Cheers Alan that would be great if you could look it up everytime I go to a parts place and mention canter they go cross eyed.

Cheers motoz are they the guys that did the suspension setups for tri state tours trucks

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[alan]

What year is your FG?

 

[Tonkatuff]

Thanks John I spoke with the Aussie importer of the timbrien rubbers I think it was around the $500 mark, I reckon I'll start with these springs and see how it goes.

I'd start a build thread but there's only so much you can say about a tarp and a few ratchet straps

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[Tonkatuff]

1996 fg637 crew cab

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[alan]

Another alternative to Aeon rubber is the back bump stoppers from a 80 series landcruiser they are hollow and do a similar job, you can also trim them to any length with a saw.

 

[Tonkatuff]

I like your thinking Alan

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[Tonkatuff]

Does any one have an aftermarket steering damper and does this improve things

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[whatcharterboat]

Thanks John I spoke with the Aussie importer of the timbrien rubbers I think it was around the $500 mark, I reckon I'll start with these springs and see how it goes.

$500 ....That's insane......ATW Aeons would be a fraction of that....call ATW and ask Mark or Jon. ...not me....either just the Aeon rubber springs bare and make your own plates or buy them already bolted up to a mounting plate.....they've got them in two sizes. Small ones shown here in the pic.

 

[blackduck]

Does any one have an aftermarket steering damper and does this improve things

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I did and yes I think you can see an improvement

 

[Tonkatuff]

Thanks john I'll give you guys a ring this morning.

I thought it should make a difference Stu at least in as far as driver fatigue.

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[Tonkatuff]

I just looked john they $533 for the MFFFGA Tibbren Rubbers.

Thought id thow in a pic as well

 

[whatcharterboat]

I just looked john they $533 for the MFFFGA Tibbren Rubbers.

Thought id thow in a pic as well
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Yeah....great shot. Where was that taken?

BTW...Dave in stores should be able to help you with a price cause he just sold a set of rubbers only to a tour company... You see, they normally get sold in a full kit, but if it helps you out for now then that'll be good. Dave's got a 637 Crewcab like yours so you guys will probably have a good ol' chinwag.

Regards
John