suspension upgrade for patrol

[boybi]

boybi::: Yung patrol has solid axles front and rear and all four corners are equipped with coils. If you aren't satisfied with the ride, given that you already deflated your tires to the minimum pressure, its time you gave the shocks people a visit. Popular ang Old Man Emu (OME) shocks as well as Ranchos. Yung sakin, OME Nitrochargers nakakabit... malabot talaga and very noticeable ang difference..... well worth the 16thou.





..........and while youre at it, magpakabit ka na rin ng steering damper :D your suspension parts will thank you for it :D

talaga bang lalambot ang ride? sabi kasi ni sir Ungas baka lalong tumigas dahil bago pa ang shocks.

[Ungas]

Boss boybi::: May tendency po maging comfortable yung ride nyo. Nagpakabit na po ako ng bagong coils and shocks. Medyo tumigas but the ride is better, di na masyadong bouncy like the stocks. :D


http://www.pbase.com/ungas/ome

[pajerokid]

ser boybi::: yung sakin po lumambot yung ride :D i cant recall if the ride went firm at first.

[boybi]

now i'm confused. sir Ungas, pano naging better ang ride kung tumigas sya? :roll:

ano palang nangyari bakit ang dami atang napost? pano ba mag erase? o kaya mga mods paki erase nalang mga duplicate posts. tnx. :mrgreen:

[pajerokid]

aaaaaaaaahhhh :mrgreen: Yung kay ungas kasi sobrang bouncy coz laspagation na ang shocks nyang luma. so, improvement sa kanya nung naging firm. But if you compare them to stock, definitely mas malambot! :mrgreen:

[boybi]

so would you suggest na papalit ko shocks ko to OME or Rancho? which is better ba?

[OTEP]

boybi,

Kaya po masarap sakyan kahit firmer ang damping settings ng shocks at springs ay dahil mas mataas po ang level of control and lessened ang unecessary movements. Tignan mo yung mga BMW, ang titigas ng suspension pero mas masarap sakyan kaysa sa mga softer-sprung Japanese subcompacts. Kasi pagtama ng bump, absorb agad without wallowing tapos balik agad sa normal position. Controlled ang compression AS WELL AS extension. Most stock suspensions only work well in one direction (usually compression).

[Ungas]

It all depends what you may want to call on "better ride". For me, I prefer stiffer ride for more control. Some may opt for smoother, bouncy soft rides which has more roll when making turns. :D



Well said pajerokid, :mrgreen: Laspag na talaga yung shocks ko, as in STUCK in stocks. Ngalay pa yung mga coils, that's why I posted earlier it has bouncy ride. Para akong nakasakay sa tsubibo nasa maalon na tubig. :mrgreen:

[boybi]

so which is better, OME or Rancho? and ang dami atang klaseng Ranchos? ano yun from 1000 to 9000?

[mdpo]

guys,

what's the use of steering damper? what's the advantages of having one installed? Meron bang ganito for trooper?

thanks

[Ungas]

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Baket po di ko makita other late posts dito sa thread na ito :?: Wala akong link sa page 4 :?

Kahit na mag click ng page 3 kulang pa rin nakikita kong posts :arrow:

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boybi::: As I know of, 2 pa lang ang available dito sa atin, Rancho 5000 and Rancho 9000. Pero may nagpaparating na rin ng bagong RSX9000. Basically, I find all the aftermarket shocks almost the same in terms of their stiffness. (I have compared Rancho 5000, OME Nitrocharged except for Bilsteins which is really hard) Try to check for their warranties and after sales check-up.


mdpo::: Steering Dampers are placed in between the lateral and steering rods. They help compensate sudden steering bumps and stabilize your steering wheel for driving comfort. OEM set of tires and wheels doesn't need that much help from it, though it lessens the steering wobble. But if you upgrade to bigger tires, this will help you drive your truck more easily and maneuver them like a sedan. It will help you to have more control on your vehicle. :D

[pajerokid]

mdpo::: steering stab's also prolong the life of your suspension pieces like tie rod ends :D

[mdpo]

pajerokid; san meron nito??? meron bang ganito installed sa trooper na bnew???

thanks

[pajerokid]

mdpo::: i dont think meron steering stab para sa IFS equipped vehicles (again guys please correct me if im wrong). Kadalasan meron nito yung mga naka solid front axle, eg. Patrol

[ARB]

boybi, the bumper for the patrol was bought already. i tried sending you pics but they were returned. the pics were a terrano coz i read that you are looking for one.

as for the shocks i recommend that you buy OME. main reason is that OME shocks for your patrol was designed for it. rancho is good but i dont think they make shocks for the patrol as the patrol is not available in the US. they just put shocks that is of the same length.

have you not experienced yet the sedimentor light of you patrol light up?

[Ungas]

Question: What is sedimentor light :?:

[pajerokid]

I think thats the indicator light which warns you that the fuel filter is filled with water/sediment.

[Ungas]

Oh I see, thanks! Now I know what that light's name is. Nakikita ko palagi pero di ko alam kung ano tawag dun, hehehe :D

[boybi]

boybi, the bumper for the patrol was bought already. i tried sending you pics but they were returned. the pics were a terrano coz i read that you are looking for one.

as for the shocks i recommend that you buy OME. main reason is that OME shocks for your patrol was designed for it. rancho is good but i dont think they make shocks for the patrol as the patrol is not available in the US. they just put shocks that is of the same length.

have you not experienced yet the sedimentor light of you patrol light up?

i have not yet experienced that one light up. pero just 2-3 weeks ago nagpapalit ako ng fuel filter and water separator dahil maraming tubig and madumi. bakit kaya hindi umilaw yun?

bakit mo nga pala naitanong, ARB? is there a problem with the sensor of that light? kaya siguro hindi umilaw yung sa akin?

[GlennSter]

hhmmmmmmmm...i know that the rancho 9000 is adjustable...i know someone who is selling brand new 9000's and the controler...

but he advised me to use 5000 instead...

my OME shocks gave in last week na...sobrang lambot na siya...super tagas na ung isa...

so nagbalik nako sa KYB na fluid type...i ordered na the KYB gas shocks....sana mas ok...hintayin ko muna masira ito...

but i was really happy and satisfied with my OME!!!