| 05TurboS2K |
09-21-2019 09:05 PM |
That's a lucky score, I shopped for a complete drop-out, didn't work out, the guy wanted an awful lot though it was low miles, I couldn't justify it. So I'll shop for a used ECU and pony up on the PSI harness.
Currently researching on shock/spring/bump stop combinations to make this ride correctly sprung and to keep the oil pan safe under complete compression. It would appear the D2 community has limited suspension knowledge, which is a little odd for an off-road vehicle group but given it's not pushed through the desert like race truck or wheeled like a Wrangler might be, I suppose it makes sense. I doubt the trophy truck group knows as much about overland land fun. It's one of the very few lacking areas from what I've seen thus far. I'm not expert but I've a little experience here and I'll do my best to try to help in this little niche where I might be of use.
Once I get the motor in I'll understand the spacing needed with the springs removed, then even better once I jack up one wheel and then the other to see the flex characteristics. At that point I think I can get a bump stop measurement, shock length under compression and figure out what is needed to make things correct and somewhat fool-proof. I've found what I think is appropriate bump stops. From my very rough calc, it seems 10" shocks vs the 8.xx" shocks with a 2" spacer or spring lift seems like a good choice, coupled with a 2" bump stop to keep the suspension out of the oil pan. There's a couple budget and moderate priced shock choices between Terra/EMU/Fox that fall very close to the length combos I expect we'll want.. We of course will want to run the shortest bump stop possible but at the same time not have the shock do the job of the bump stop as that destroys shocks and makes for an uncomfortable and limiting ride. Everyone will have to do their best to contribute to working combinations and consider their oil pan choices and such. I think we can nail something down that works. That'd help the whole group, especially us fellers going for the LS swap first and foremost.
Personally I think I'll run a very basic Fox cheapo IFP shock. There's little need at our Disco speeds for more in the case of what most of us do. They're valved on the stiffer side (~300psi or so vs the typical ~200psi of rancho and such) which considering the ~5000lb weight of our vehicle, would be appropriate. Generally I'd run from emulsion shocks and cheap mono-tubes but I think they're fitting for our needs here and they'll keep the ride reasonable enough for the wife who only has stock shock expectations. God forbid I spoil her with better, she'll expect it in the future in every vehicle then. :p
I noticed whoever pulled my LM4 snapped and bumped a few things.... destroying a spark plug wire and breaking off the head mounted ECT sensor, luckily the latter is had for $10 on amazon so hopefully that'll come tomorrow. I'm horribly ignorant somehow to the LS world, not sure how I ended up in so many motorsport corners and never really dealt with the LS, shocking but it happened that way. I'm reading and learning though!!! Still on the passive search for a cam option that I may add after the install to maximize low rpm power. Everyone on the LS forums assumes you know these inside and out.........I don't. |
