[Rotus] Shocks and Springs

[slngsht]

Well, it's almost time to buy some shocks and springs.

 

 

 

What shocks and springs (spring rates) are you using... (especially if you autox).

 

 

 

Part numbers are appreciated.

[Old Yellow]

250lb on the front and I believe 180's on the rear. Just remember that if you go to change shocks you might have a problem. the originals use a 5/8" bolt thru them and new Koni's and I believe most others use I believe a 1/2" bolt. I had to have them weld larger mounts on the top and bottom when I upgraded. It cost me about $50 each shock for that and they had to special order the mounts.

[slngsht]

Joe, thanks for the info. Do you have the shock part numbers you used?

 

 

[Old Yellow]

Can't remember right now. They are double adjustable Koni's and were over $2000 for the four of them. You might not want to spend that much. I might can find the info. I just got back from the coast and brought the boat back to do a little work on it.

 

 

 

I'll try to find the info if you are interested. You probablay can find some cheaper and also get away with singl adjustable ones.

[slngsht]

You're right. Considering the $$$ in the engine conversion, I want to limit shocks/springs to about 700 - 800 range.

 

 

 

Thanks.

[slngsht]

I ended up picking QA1 double adjustables, 200 lb/in front, 170 lb/in in the rear.

 

 

 

They accept spring swaps, so if it's not the right combo, I can get it changed.