coil or leaf suspension

Submitted: Thursday, Dec 15, 2005 at 10:00

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Dave

I'm thinking of getting myself a second 4wd, spending some money on it and possibly making it into a competition capable 4wd. The biggest question I have at the moment is what type of suspension I should have on the vehicle, coil or leaf. I currently drive a 2.8D hilux and have found no problems with the leaf suspension, although I am only running 32 inch Simex when I go bush. I would be planning on at least 33 inch but hopefully 35 inch on a new truck. Any suggestions?

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Reply By: Member - Jeff M (WA) - Thursday, Dec 15, 2005 at 11:24

Thursday, Dec 15, 2005 at 11:24

CCCCCOOOOOOOIIIIIILLLLLLSSSSSS!
:-)

Easier and cheaper to modify, easier to work on IMHO.

But if you're after a cheap 4by, you might have to settle for leafs anyway... Although an older GQ with coils would probally be the way to go if you want something cost effective and easy to modify the crap out of.

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Reply By: Member - Troll 81 (QLD) - Thursday, Dec 15, 2005 at 12:38

Thursday, Dec 15, 2005 at 12:38

I will have to second Jeff in that one.....

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Reply By: Rosco - Qld - Thursday, Dec 15, 2005 at 15:19

Thursday, Dec 15, 2005 at 15:19

COILS.

If you haven't had probs with leaf springs on the Hi-Lux ...... Ya aint trying hard enough.

Cheers

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Reply By: Member - Duncs - Thursday, Dec 15, 2005 at 17:35

Thursday, Dec 15, 2005 at 17:35

If you want an unbiased answer on this one check with your dentist.

He will approach the issue from a different perspective but will recommend the coils.

If you want to form your own opinion take a leaf sprung unit for a run along a corugated track then do the same track in a coil sprung bus.

Duncs

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Reply By: BenSpoon - Thursday, Dec 15, 2005 at 23:41

Thursday, Dec 15, 2005 at 23:41

coils.

Theres nothing like a smooth ride.
You cant just go do a springover to get a cheap lift on coils, but I reckon coils articulate easier and your dollar will go further.

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Reply By: Dave - Friday, Dec 16, 2005 at 08:55

Friday, Dec 16, 2005 at 08:55

Thanks guys. I was leaning towards probably getting a GQ with coils and now I'm pretty certain that's what it'll be. Cheers

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Follow Up By: Barnesy - Saturday, Dec 17, 2005 at 02:27

Saturday, Dec 17, 2005 at 02:27

My GQ has a modest 2" lift for touring but it can still do some pretty amazing things once the little stick is engaged. A lot more capable than leaf sprung fourbies in my 4wd club. Thers's a reason why 85% of comp vehicles are GQ's.
Barnesy

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