SUSPENSION MIX for TROOPY. OME and Terrain Tamer Parabolic | ASPW 4xOverland

We fit the suspension mix to the Troopy including OME BP-51 shocks with Terrain Tamer parabolic rear springs, and variable rate coils.
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[bajabell]

Andrew My opinion is you are doing the right thing. We race and pre-run in Baja Mexico and the trick is to have the springs just about holding the car up, so as soft a spring as you can get away with Then make the shocks do all the work, in our case multiple shocks with Bypass technology it takes testing and multiple tuning hours but it works. The soft spring and tuned shock let the wheel travel up and down over the terrain while the car stays level. Yes we are racing and going as fast over bumps as possible BUT in our pre-runners when we are driving the race course before the race we are heavy with camping equipment and going slower so we are trying to achieve the same as you are I really think you will like your ride The worst that can happen id you will occasionally hit the bump stops when fully loaded and going at speed if that happens too much, a small adjustment to the shocks will sort that out All the best from an Englishman in Baja CHEERS

[michaelau]

"I've just proven", umm sorry no you haven't. A 10 minute video with no real driving footage doesn't prove anything except that you believe your theory is correct. To prove it is correct the viewers of your video, or the "peer reviewers" if you want to take an academic stance, need to see real world driving footage and before and after measurements taken with suspension dataloging. Don't get me wrong I love your videos but that one statement isn't correct.

[mbukukanyau]

I see over priced workshop. Just a money pit. My advice, Avoid Toyota, Avoid workshops like this one.. you are paying for the paint and looks. .branding.. and all the coolaid…

[IbericaOverland]

I think installing springs and lift before putting all your weight is a mistake, now your troopy rides well, with all your camper and gear later might be a boat. Just my opinion

[Coolbanana]

According to the numbers you wrote down, you got a 45mm lift on the front not 55, , 70-25=45 🙂

[takiman]

One of the best thing with 4xoverland is that all measurements are metric. 😂😂 Thank you Andy.

[bakerbk]

We don’t measure the height from the ground dear Andrew we do it from the Center of the hub or the edge of the rim.

[gonegliding]

When measuring ride height, measure between guard and center of the hub. This negates any differences in tyre pressure, size etc etc.
just an observation only.

[DarrylSheather]

First question asked nowadays when any 4wd owner wanders into an accessory shop. "Do you need a GVM upgrade?". I often wonder what said owner then thinks as they pickup the newly sprung vehicle and drive off bouncing around in their seat on the typical Australian road system.

[banana]

The majority of people don't need a gvm upgrade just need less stuff.

[spudboy]

I'm a bit surprised that TT sold you the 3 leaf parabolics for a Troopy. I was thinking of the 3 leaf models for my 78 but they strongly suggested I go for the heavier duty 4 leaf parabolics. Mine is reasonalby heavily loaded most of the time (110L of water onboard, AluCab RTT, Internal drawer/shelving system). I've been really happy with the comfort of the 4 leaf parabolics on corrugations and sand tracks with 'wombat holes'. Mine are paired with KONI RAID 90 shocks, as they seemed a whole lot simpler than the BP51's. You only get compression adjustment but they are really great offroad for comfort.

[nicknick]

I am extremely interested about the (expensive) parabolic suspension. Waiting for your detailed (and honest as usual) review. Thanks Andrew

[tayne]

Slightly ironic that you’re discussing very soft springs with the shocks doing the hard work whilst wearing a Range Rover Classic T-shirt…

[jeddadog]

Great content. My experience with Bp51 is they need slow and fast compression adjustability. Then they would be the ultimate shock absorber. On setting suspension up is to determine we’re the shock sits in its travel range when loaded up. The perfect setup is a settled position at 1/2 to 2/3rds of its maximum extended travel range. If it sits under 1/2 then the springs are to soft

[thenorthwatch]

Can't wait to see how it will settle with a load on it. I also would like to see a detailed video of how you adjust the BF51s.

[sambowks]

Should suspension not be measured from the centre cap to get a true reading. Otherwise you are measuring the tyre height as well which is variable depending on temperature.

[BigFellaGames]

I'd like to see a video on when you adjust the shocks. I never know when they need more rebound compression and its preventing me from purchasing them. (cant justify it, if I don't know how to use it)

[janpur]

I was in the same boat as your are. My 21 Tacoma TRD OR has 3 springs in each rear to hold the weight and Bilstein shocks. It rides really good. To compare; the Hilux LN 106 we have has OEM toyota springs (about 6 springs in each) with Bilstein 5100 but the ride is hard.

[albertbasson]

Andrew, will you please!! Do a build for a family man with a budget, with kids in school and wanting to get out once every six or eight weekends? For the weekend? Please!? Older not so hardcore and extremely expensive vehicles like you use.??

[ScottElliott]

As a former motorcycle road racer the process was to find the rebound/compression setting that was just enough to control the spring. Too much damping meant the wheels wouldn't follow the bumps and undulations and result in a harsh ride and reduced traction. The springs were chosen to allow the wheel to use the full suspension travel without bottoming out.

We'd start with a very soft rebound setting and keep going up a couple of clicks at a time until the wallowing stopped. Compression wasn't as critical. I used the same process of trial and error to set the Koni Reds installed in my 4wd Nissan.

I agree that once you've found a setting in the 4wd that's it ... it's not a race vehicle that needs constant adjustment and fiddling.