Patrol rear coils

solarman216 · 12-04-2024, 21:21

Hi all, as I now have my specially made rear coils (25% plus with 75mm lift) I now have spare a pair of 20% stronger std ride height, if anyone interested, will post a pic tomorrow, Rick

solarman216 · 13-04-2024, 20:28

Pic as promised, Rick

my new ones are the pair on the left

elty001 · 15-04-2024, 10:01

they look the business

solarman216 · 15-04-2024, 10:37

Sadly looks can be deceiving, they only give me 25mm rise, so not even up to stock height, bear in mind my motor goes 3.2 tonnes, so I have resorted to inserting a couple of smaller diameter springs from a Vauxhall Vectra i think, with an ali block 40mm thick at the top 1 to bolster the spring, 2 to stop it disappearing through the top hanger onto the body, anyway they improve it by about 15mm but still not good enough, now looking at some air bags but must be cheap, found a pair for about £170 just waiting for manufacturer to get back to me with answers to a couple of questions, Rick

solarman216 · 15-04-2024, 22:05

Update on the air springs, going to try a couple for a BMW E60, look about the right size and a pair for £38. prob will need some mods, we will soon see, Rick

solarman216 · 22-04-2024, 21:13

Yes mods needed indeed, decided to cut the floor out for decent access, and found the top hangers are not as they should be, so procured a bit of 12mm plate that will be stitched between the two to stiffen them up somewhat, need to get it sorted ready for an outing to Slindon on Sunday coming, Rick

solarman216 · 22-04-2024, 21:14

And another, Rick

Flying Torquewrench · 27-04-2024, 15:28

A simple job turns once again into a whole operation. These Patrol keep us busy.

12-04-2024, 21:21	#1
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,324	Patrol rear coils Hi all, as I now have my specially made rear coils (25% plus with 75mm lift) I now have spare a pair of 20% stronger std ride height, if anyone interested, will post a pic tomorrow, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

15-04-2024, 10:37	#4
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,324	Sadly looks can be deceiving, they only give me 25mm rise, so not even up to stock height, bear in mind my motor goes 3.2 tonnes, so I have resorted to inserting a couple of smaller diameter springs from a Vauxhall Vectra i think, with an ali block 40mm thick at the top 1 to bolster the spring, 2 to stop it disappearing through the top hanger onto the body, anyway they improve it by about 15mm but still not good enough, now looking at some air bags but must be cheap, found a pair for about £170 just waiting for manufacturer to get back to me with answers to a couple of questions, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

15-04-2024, 22:05	#5
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,324	Update on the air springs, going to try a couple for a BMW E60, look about the right size and a pair for £38. prob will need some mods, we will soon see, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

15-04-2024, 10:01	#3
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,825	they look the business

27-04-2024, 15:28	#8
Flying Torquewrench Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Worcestershire Vehicle: Nissan Patrol Y61 2.8TD Posts: 1,019	A simple job turns once again into a whole operation. These Patrol keep us busy.