my new terrano

[don simon]

Cheers Jim. Starting to price up parts. Found a nice 2 inch suspension kit on Jimmy bits. Pro comp shocks, (which I have used before and never had a problem with) and some longer and uprated springs. Its £334 total which I don't thinks too bad. I know I could do it cheaper with a bit of mix and match but like the matching kit, especially as it will be taking some weight when it is finished and kitted out.

Blimey! A real person who's had the Pro Comp es9000s. You rate them then? Many of the reviews say that they ride hard? Is this true and is this the only problem?
I'm so tempted to get a set for mine, for the lift and for making the truck a bit more stable with the RTT on it. Do you reckon they'd be up to the task?

 

[jonny]

I've only had them on L/R before but they worked well. They did seem a bit stiffer than others I have used, Rough Country etc but for what I want them for I'm figuring they might be good. With the weight of a rrt and the kit inside maybe it would be better.? They aren't stiff as in a sports car type thing just a bit more than other aftermarket ones I have tried.

How do you find the car with a RRT..? Does it feel quite stable.? The Terrano looks quite narrow and tall. How have you mounted it on top.?

 

[don simon]

I've only had them on L/R before but they worked well. They did seem a bit stiffer than others I have used, Rough Country etc but for what I want them for I'm figuring they might be good. With the weight of a rrt and the kit inside maybe it would be better.? They aren't stiff as in a sports car type thing just a bit more than other aftermarket ones I have tried.

How do you find the car with a RRT..? Does it feel quite stable.? The Terrano looks quite narrow and tall. How have you mounted it on top.?

The car's fine with the tent up top, I'm obviously aware that corners need to be taken with precaution and it'll topple over sooner than a naked Terrano on the rough stuff. It isn't designed for serious offroad stuff, just getting where others can't territory.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/96036923@N05/28168425039/in/album-72157648665980018/ flick right for more photos.
I've just noticed that I have misplaced the photos of the rack going on, I'm sure I had some.

 

[jonny]

That sounds good. I don't plan on any 'extreme' of road type use, just want to be able to get to the out of the way places to camp.

Having a good look through your photos, great set up. I may pick your brains at some point if ok . Love the Zombie lights :thumbs

How far into North Wales are you.? I'm near Chester so not far over the border

 

[don simon]

That sounds good. I don't plan on any 'extreme' of road type use, just want to be able to get to the out of the way places to camp.

Having a good look through your photos, great set up. I may pick your brains at some point if ok . Love the Zombie lights :thumbs

How far into North Wales are you.? I'm near Chester so not far over the border

I'm in the centre of Chester so you're welcome to come across and have a closer look any time.

 

[jonny]

That would be ace :thumbs. I'm out next to Delamere forest so not far at all. Would be interesting to see the electrical install, thats the bit I may struggle with

 

[don simon]

That would be ace :thumbs. I'm out next to Delamere forest so not far at all. Would be interesting to see the electrical install, thats the bit I may struggle with

Not a problem, just say when. I'm around evenings and most Sundays. I either works saturdays or scoot off camping.

 

[jonny]

Nice one :thumbs Not sure if I can convince the boss to try an RRT. She doesn't like heights and she says that might be a bit much..!!!! Going to have a good look at the overland show in September. If not that I will try a rear tent like a caranex

 

[don simon]

I'd be more than happy to bring it out to you so it can be opened up and you can both have a play. I'm uncomfortable with heights too and it's not a problem for me.

 

[Lazy-Ferret]

Blimey! A real person who's had the Pro Comp es9000s. You rate them then? Many of the reviews say that they ride hard? Is this true and is this the only problem?
I'm so tempted to get a set for mine, for the lift and for making the truck a bit more stable with the RTT on it. Do you reckon they'd be up to the task?

I have had them all round since 2015, I got the +3" ones, along with the Trail master longer rear springs. I only wound the front up about 2" though, to try and prolong the life of the CV's.

Very pleased with them. They give a very good on-road ride, even towing the caravan, and worked well off road... In fact, my Body and suspension lifted truck corners better than Suz's standard one.

 

[don simon]

I have had them all round since 2015, I got the +3" ones, along with the Trail master longer rear springs. I only wound the front up about 2" though, to try and prolong the life of the CV's.

Very pleased with them. They give a very good on-road ride, even towing the caravan, and worked well off road... In fact, my Body and suspension lifted truck corners better than Suz's standard one.

Good to hear, thanks.

 

[jonny]

I'd be more than happy to bring it out to you so it can be opened up and you can both have a play. I'm uncomfortable with heights too and it's not a problem for me.

Cheers , that would be ace :thumb2 It might convince the boss

 

[elty001]

Good to hear, thanks.

I had 3"+pro comp ES 9000 on mine until last year.
I managed to knacker them up by running without rear bumps stops so the shocks would bottom out and eventually burst.
Have since fitted some big rubber bump stops to stop this happening again.
I always thought the ride was soft and a bit wallowy TBH.

 

[solarman216]

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[jims-terrano]

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I suspect we need a mod to press delete.

 

[solarman216]

I suspect we need a mod to press delete.

BANSHEE where are you? Rick

 

[jonny]

Well this poor terrano was sold on to a guy to use it on a farm. It wasn't the welding that decided It but all the other problems that cropped up with it. Shame as it was a nice truck but financially to far gone to justify. Still, onwards and upward, looking for another to replace him.