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25-12-2012, 09:13 PM | #1 | ||
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This has been cleared with forum admin.
Taking off from the original AU IRS shock mount refurbishment, I'm in the process of designing a new one from scratch. Reason being, is it's been a slow process of organising old units, plus the additional time it takes to strip, clean, etc. Another reason was the idea came about for height adjustment. I've essentially designed a new mount from scratch which simply replaces the existing unit, and has all the redeeming features of the exchange unit I had already developed, though no more. Because of the way this has been designed, with a couple of minor changes and some extra parts, it can easily be made to incorporate height adjustment. Height adjustment without having to change springs or shocks. The original springs can be used, or naturally after-market, however more importantly the original shocks can also be used when lowering, as the same travel is maintained. As this is still in the design stage and hasn't yet been fitted up to a vehicle, this thread is more to do with interest in either of these new units. It could still fall in a big heap, though that's not likely. The price of both styles will be more than the current modified units I already make. The current mounts go for $250 outright. The new scratch built mounts will likely be ~$350. The new height adjustable mounts ~$450. Once again, a donation will be made to AFF with every purchase. To recap, the new standard scratch built mounts offer no advantage over the current re-manufactured mounts, except that I will be able to make stock and send out as needed (I won't be held back by supply of old mounts). The new height adjustable mounts will allow rear ride height to be altered without changing springs or shocks. Please give me feedback. Edit - I would likely also offer a buy back scheme for people with my original mounts, who would like to go for a height adjustable unit.
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25-12-2012, 10:00 PM | #2 | ||
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sounds good in theory and a huge task. good luck with it. I'll keep am eye open as my partner has AU fairlane hire cars
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26-12-2012, 03:53 PM | #3 | ||
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If these height adjustable ones are made ill be in for a pair.
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28-12-2012, 07:56 PM | #4 | ||
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Cheers Sox. 195,000 k's and I haven't had any trouble with the shock mounts but if I do this is where I'll come to get the solution. Not sure if that helps, but that's where I'm at, and I suspect other too. Al.
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29-12-2012, 10:14 AM | #5 | ||
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I suspect that I may be up for some replacements after 165K, so it will definitely be looking you up if that is the case.
Great work Sox. Good luck with it. Stu
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01-01-2013, 06:26 PM | #6 | ||
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mate i'll take the height adjustable mounts for sure we do alot of towing and currently with the car being lowered it's a bit hard at times depending on load...
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01-01-2013, 09:48 PM | #7 | ||
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Both of these new units will be at least a month away.
The original ones in the other thread will be done next week.
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02-01-2013, 09:00 AM | #8 | ||
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ok if i could take the original ones and be on the order list for the height adjustables? how long does it take to adjust the height? or am i better off putting in air shocks? cheers, and payment how?
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02-01-2013, 09:11 AM | #9 | ||
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The height adjustable ones will need to be unbolted from the 4 studs at the top. Then shims added or removed. So it won't be a quick 5 minute job. I'd guess it would take the average bloke 1/2 hour.
Payment can be made when I have them ready to send via direct deposit.
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10-12-2013, 02:31 PM | #10 | ||
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Hi There Sox,
Very keen on a set of these - do you have any available to purchase outright? Looking to get a pair before christmas if at all possible Cheers Pat |
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26-08-2014, 08:16 PM | #11 | ||
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Hi Sox, did this ever get off the ground?
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26-08-2014, 08:31 PM | #12 | ||
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I made a start, but for a few reasons it's been shelved and most likely won't make a comeback.
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26-08-2014, 09:27 PM | #13 | ||
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After I posted that I found the other thread, so apologies for thread mining this one...
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