King springs for Prado

Submitted: Monday, May 23, 2005 at 14:48
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Does anyone have king springs on a 2003 model Prado onwards. Looking at getting king springs and Koni shocks for new 2005 hilux, contacted kings and model number they gave me is same as Prado (KTFR-101) front coils.

Do these coils hold up when a winch and bullbar are fitted. Also noted that the Prado has a heavy duty coil (KTFR_101HD), is this coil taller than the non heavy duty coil?

My other option is to wait a few weeks and get Lovells coils instead.
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Reply By: desray - Monday, May 23, 2005 at 15:07

Monday, May 23, 2005 at 15:07
Have a look at ARB they are testing shocks / coils for the new Prado and Hilux
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Follow Up By: hound - Monday, May 23, 2005 at 15:18

Monday, May 23, 2005 at 15:18
Not a fan of the suspension systems that ARB sell. Have had 2 sets before and both failed. Seemed to be made more for comfort than real offroad work.
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Reply By: desray - Monday, May 23, 2005 at 15:52

Monday, May 23, 2005 at 15:52
The Koni shocks sounds ok but not saggy Kings springs. Im not to impressed with ARB suspension myself ,was just a suggestion for the new Hilux
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Follow Up By: hound - Monday, May 23, 2005 at 16:04

Monday, May 23, 2005 at 16:04
Saggy kings? Is that from experience, if so what type of car with or without a winch and bullbar. How long did it take to sag?. Thinking of waiting for Lovell’s as they seem to have a good rep.

Any feedback would be good as I haven’t any experience with coils over shocks as all other hiluxs had just leaf springs.
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Reply By: Member - Stan (VIC) - Monday, May 23, 2005 at 17:14

Monday, May 23, 2005 at 17:14
Lovells Springs (with Biltein shocks) are the best for prado...
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