Hi all,
I know this question has been asked many times and I've had a look through the Archives, however I'm looking for some specific advice. I'm considering whether to redo my
suspension. Here's the background info:
It's 1999 75 Series Troopy with a bull bar, aluminium roof rack and a fridge in the back. Other than that it's pretty standard. It has the original
suspension and when I bought it just over 2 years ago it had done 170 000 km. It was originally an SES vehicle in
Perth, then was owned by a guy in
Derby WA who did some beach stuff with it, nothing too serious. When I got it mechanically checked before I bought it, the guy said the
suspension was getting pretty worn. It's now done 220 000km with no problems. However, it's getting pretty creaky in the front and needs new shackle bushes (approx $120). I don't plan on adding a winch to it, but may add drawers in the back at some stage. I may also get a camper trailer in the future.
I'm taking it from Victoria to
a Sanctuary 350km NW of
Alice Springs and then onto the
Canning Stock Route up to
Well 12.
I just got a quote from a guy at the local ARB for just under $3000! fitted for a new OME leaf spring
suspension kit, front and rear, 400kg (medium duty) rated. He said that's custom-fitted to suit the vehicle and takes into account the accessories on my vehicle and where I plan to take it. This seems pretty extravagant to me.
My question is given my vehicle's history and where I plan to take it, is new
suspension recommended? If so, can people recommend some good
suspension places in Victoria anywhere between
Melbourne and East Gippsland. I plan on ringing around and getting some more quotes, just need to know
where to start. I don't mind paying for decent products, as I will be taking this remote. I just don't want to get ripped off!
Thanks in advance everyone.
Chantelle