outback suspensions coil springs
Submitted: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at 19:28
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has anyone installed outback suspensions coil spring addition to a existing leaf spring rear, are they any good
Reply By: Happy GU Owner - Thursday, May 26, 2005 at 17:23
Thursday, May 26, 2005 at 17:23
sshep,
I also had the same installation done on a LWB MQ Patrol, and the ride vastly improved, as
well as giving it two inches of lift.
It is still not as good as coil springs only, like the GQ or 80 Series, but vastly improves the ride for touring.
In my opinion, if the vehicle is in good condition, and you plan on keeping it for two or more years, then spend the money and do it. If your truck is a bit rough, or you plan on moving it on, save the $1200.00 and put it towards your new vehicle purchase.
If your vehicle was an MQ Patrol, think about it this way, you can pick up a Petrol GQ LWB for $6,000 - $8,000 these days, sell yours as is for, maybe, $2000 - $3000, with the $1200 still in your pocket. You wouldn't be shelling out a whole lot extra to upgrade to a whole lot nicer truck.
Hope this helps
Mic
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Follow Up By: sshep - Friday, May 27, 2005 at 17:38
Friday, May 27, 2005 at 17:38
thanks happy gu owner, the vehicle is a 2 yr old duel cab which iam planning a trip to the cape with next year, i wanted to increase the clearance but was concerned about a hard ride by increasing the rear springs, i saw an ad in a 4x4 mag for the outback system , spoke to them and was impressed but as i dont always believe what sales people tell me i posted this query and now decided to fit the outback system. do you think i should get them to install it or do it myself thanks shep
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