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Suspension upgrade for 100 series

Submitted: Tuesday, Aug 02, 2005 at 22:08

Bootha

G'day all.

I am in need of some advise, I need to improve the rear suspension of my 100 series diesel cruiser but do not wish to raise the vehicle. Have been down that road before and now that I am over all my extreme 4 wheel driving am just looking for a suspension kit that will give me better towing characterics when i pull my trak shak. As it is when I am loaded up, cars coming the other way at night think I have my high beam on. By the way, yes the load in the trailer is even it's just all the gear I also carry in the back of the cruiser.

All the kits I have seen so far raise the vehicle too much for what i want as I am happy with the front end so need to keep the rear end at standard hieght.

Any advise would be appreciated. Bootha.
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AnswerID: 123465   Submitted: Tuesday, Aug 02, 2005 at 22:17

Woobla (WA) replied:

G'day Bootha,
Check out thread 25301
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AnswerID: 123466   Submitted: Tuesday, Aug 02, 2005 at 22:18

Leroy replied:

polyaires? Firestone airbags? Pumpem up til the rear is level. Not as sexy as a 4" heavy duty lift lol!!

Leroy
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AnswerID: 123489   Submitted: Wednesday, Aug 03, 2005 at 07:32

fozzy replied:

bootha
airbags is go as most upgrades springs give an increase in height as well
also the lights from 100 series straight off the factory floor shine to bright/high and piss off other drivers either oncoming or sitting in front of you.
may need to adjust down a bit
cheers
fozzy
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AnswerID: 123512   Submitted: Wednesday, Aug 03, 2005 at 09:07

Member - MrBitchi (QLD) replied:

King Springs make standard height replacements for most vehicles.

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AnswerID: 123524   Submitted: Wednesday, Aug 03, 2005 at 10:15

wheeler replied:

I had Old Man Emu std height springs fitted in my old 100 series. Was very impressed.
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FollowupID: 378570   Submitted: Wednesday, Aug 03, 2005 at 13:28

hazo posted:

Hi
I had similar problem, I fitted set of pedders springs ,went to pedders and explained the problem and got uprated set slightly higher than standard but only by about 40mm and perfect when 2.5 tonne van on back, vitually no rear end sag at all and all for $175 , note I fitted them myself.
Cheers brian wa
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AnswerID: 123816   Submitted: Thursday, Aug 04, 2005 at 16:35

Member - Paul T replied:

Bootha

I have the TD 100 series.

King Springs (standard height but larger spring diameter), koni shocks and polyair bags. The konis are a little expensive comnpared to others but have done 110,000 klms with no probs.

Cheers
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AnswerID: 124024   Submitted: Friday, Aug 05, 2005 at 22:28

Bootha replied:

thanks one and all, have found a local dealer for king springs and they are looking good for the job.
Thanks again everyone, Bootha
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