IFS Hilux suspension
Submitted: Tuesday, Dec 13, 2005 at 18:39
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Twinkles
Been trying to make up my mind about new
suspension for my IFS Hilux. Got prices and details from ARB, TJM, Ironman, Rancho, Procomp, and a place in Frankston (Vic) for Ride Pro. The Ride Pro quote seems good. Springs have military wrap, greasable shackles, U bolts, bushes, torsion bars, steering damper and Ride Pro gas shocks.
Anyone got comments, experience, advice?
Also want a long range tank.
Reply By: ACDC - Tuesday, Dec 13, 2005 at 19:51
Tuesday, Dec 13, 2005 at 19:51
I'd put ride pro in the same class as ironman and pedders.
stick with ARB TJM or EFS.
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Follow Up By: Member - Crazie (VIC) - Tuesday, Dec 13, 2005 at 20:19
Tuesday, Dec 13, 2005 at 20:19
why stick with ARB, TJM and EFS? cause they make all their own gear stuff....?? Most of their gear is prob sourced from the other 3 you mentioned...
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Follow Up By: ACDC - Tuesday, Dec 13, 2005 at 20:36
Tuesday, Dec 13, 2005 at 20:36
At least if you stick with the top brands you get a reasonable product for your money the other three are garbage!!!
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Follow Up By: Peter McGuckian (Member) - Tuesday, Dec 13, 2005 at 20:56
Tuesday, Dec 13, 2005 at 20:56
ACDC
Have to disagree! Ridepro are imported b ATECO and are a big US brand. Their gear may be made elsewhere but is pretty good. Had
mine for 12 months on the GU and it is great. I think you'll also hear a few very good things about Ironman now.
Peter
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Follow Up By: ACDC - Tuesday, Dec 13, 2005 at 21:04
Tuesday, Dec 13, 2005 at 21:04
We have a gu in work at the moment with ride pro
suspension the shocker bushes are all stuffed and the back springs have sagged the front is 20mm higher than the rear.
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Reply By: Sarg - Tuesday, Dec 13, 2005 at 20:40
Tuesday, Dec 13, 2005 at 20:40
Have a look at Post 28828
www.automotive-online.com/
suspension-steering/shock-absorbers.html - 116k -
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Reply By: Turbo Diesel - Wednesday, Dec 14, 2005 at 09:33
Wednesday, Dec 14, 2005 at 09:33
Twinkles I'm looking at doing the same thing to my lux as soon as i can afford it, let us all know what you decide to do in the end. I'm lost with
suspension at the moment, I had Old man emu on the 80 series and it was great, however prices seem to have gorne up over the last 4-5 years.
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Reply By: friar - Wednesday, Dec 14, 2005 at 14:02
Wednesday, Dec 14, 2005 at 14:02
Hi Twinkles
My local spring works supplied my rear springs with 50mill lift ,wound front ifs up 30mm & fitted efs shockys,2 trips to cape
yorke,could not be happier with the set up,rides good empty or loaded although empty is long range tank ,2aux batteries
water tank,recovery gear,& camping gear that never sees the shed,hope this helps.
My 4x4 is hilux extra cab 1999,with alum canopy.
Friar
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Follow Up By: Twinkles - Wednesday, Dec 14, 2005 at 14:12
Wednesday, Dec 14, 2005 at 14:12
Hi Friar,
Did you put greasable shackles, polyurethane bushes and new U bolts as
well? Did you do the work yourself?
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Reply By: friar - Wednesday, Dec 14, 2005 at 16:38
Wednesday, Dec 14, 2005 at 16:38
Twinkles
The spring works fitted
the springs,rubber bushes,non greasible,I bought the shockys,seperate, & fitted them myself.From memory
the springs were about $350 fitted & shockys around $600.Wound the front up myself,a bit of trial & error.
Friar
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