2005 Hilux Suspensions Options

I put a 2" lift in the front to compensate the weight of the winch, duel bat,b/bar.
The rear was left standard height, with bilsteins allround. Great ride and handles better aswell.

Here is a pic of how it sits.(i hope this helps)

Dave.!MPG:24!

Dave,

Bilteins seem to be the go as I've heard before.

Did you find that this seems adequate.
I noticed last time I was up at Double Island Point. I could not believe how much sand was trapped behind that front Skid Plate.

My previous vehicle was a 95 4Runner with 2" lift running 31inch BFGoofrich A/T's which gave me plenty clearance.

As I mentioned I do feel that only the front Suspension needs attention.
I just want to make the right choice.

Regards

Stuart

Hey Stuart, Bilsteins are the best for the job.

If you do a 2" lift in the front, it will look good (ride height).
What is your ute SR or SR5?

Went to the cape york last year, no dramas with clearance.
I run 31's on standard SR5 alloy rims.

Dave.
!MPG:14!

The only problem I seen with the bilteins is not the shocks themselfs but
with incorrect setups. If you get jsut the parts etc you will have the problems... if you get someone who knows what they are doing to fit them properly with the correct bushes/settings etc then you won't have a problem at all.

Dave and Stan. I agree about getting them fitted properly. I probably get Fulcrum Suspension to do the job. My mate has a 90series PRADO with Bilsteins and 265/75/16, and he has oodles of clearance and the ride is spot on.

My uterous is the SR model. I couldn't justify the price of the SR5 with the limited extras on it. I don't pay for fuel so the V6 doesn't worry me with economy. It performs well with an average of 13.5 - 14 ltrs per 100klms. I do have plans to fit an ARB deluxe Bar and new rubber. I'll probably go with 245/70/16 Pirelli Scorpion A/T's. But I'll need 16x7 rims as the standard 16x6 won't take anything wider than 225's.
The 245/70/16 are spot on for the 15mm diameter limit and they fit within the tyre place card restrictions of Load Index and Speed Rating.

I do plan to do a CapeYork trip in the near future so I'll need to do those mods.
I've just had a tray liner spraid on by xtreme coatings. You can check them out at www.xtremecoatings.com.au. The finish looks sweet.

Anyway Dave with CapeYork, did you do a tag along tour, or just go with friends & family ?

regards

Stew

Stew, did the cape with freinds, 8 people and 4 vehicles, had the best 4 weeks ever.

Dave.

I had a look at your RIG. That's a pretty interesting looking lid on the tray.
And I see that you've also fitted a rear bar to carry a spare and fuel.

I'm curious to know what front bar and winch your've fitted to it.
Roughly what sort of costs did these extras set you back ?

regards

Stew

Stew, the rear wheel carrier, top up hard cover, bullbar are imported from Thailand. This were bought allmost 12 months ago. Wheel carrier was $870+paint,
Hard cover was $1600 painted & fitted, Bullbar was $890 + paint. Winch is a Mile Marker 9000lb low mount, with in cab controlls $1100. I think ARB and TJM would be double the price.
Hope this helps.

Dave.

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