Ive only been able to drive to CVS and to work, but my initial impression is it rides better & sits higher..
What I ended up with:
-RANCHO 7000 series shocks.. they are monotube with a brushed zinc coated housing.. they look sharp.
Nice firm ride for a top heavy narrow track truck
-Poly frame bushings and traditional metal/rubber in the springs.
-Military shacks in the front, standard ones in the rear..
-4* pinion shims to correct steering.. after 250 miles i'm going to alignment shop to have true readings taken.
Truck sits nice and level now.. we will see how the springs "break in" over time..
Still on the suspension to do list..
- Notch crossmember for front DS (still removed from truck)
- watch rear shocks with full load in rear.. (might have too much extension and not enough compression room)
- if this were a Jeep I would be looking for a high steer option.. don't know if there is anything like that in the rover world.
- throw a few tack welds on the shims to perches