Gday All,
I have a 1998 hzj105 gxl cruiser and want a better ride and more articulation for offroad travel. I would do a dozen weekenders a year out to local bush spots as
well as annual pilgrimages on the blacktop to the nearest capital city for holidays (1600km). I have a couple of toddlers and as such am keen to retain a good ride inthe back for the precious cargo!
Extras are a bullbar(alloy Tojo), Dual batteries, Alloy roofrack and in the future a good set of sidesteps
When fully loaded for camping i have an extra 180-200kg worth of gear such as tents, fridges etc as
well as us four. When bush the factory
suspension means that i regularly bum scrape the towbar and unfortunately the trailer socket and bend it parallel to the ground, when exiting gulleys etc - so i am keen to get 50mm ride height and have better articulation downwards.
Having spoken to ARB dealers and 3 people inside ARB i am confused as to their DIFFERING recommendations.
I have searched info on the internet re this and most of the info is for 80 series cruisers with the same coil setup - but i thought the 100 series were about 500kg heavier therefore all the info on 80series using these combos may be invalid?
Heres what i have been suggested:
1. Front Coil:851 Shock:n73 Rear Coil:860 Shock:n74e (progressiv f and r)
2. Front Coil:850(50-100kg wt) Shock:n73 Rear Coil:860 Shock:n74e (linear F, progressive R)
3. Front Coil:850 (50-100kg wt) Shock:n73 Rear Coil:863 (200kg wt) Shock:n74e (linear F & R)
4. Front Coil:851 Shock:n70 Rear Coil:860 Shock:n71 (comfort ride setup)
Anyone using one of these combinations? I would like to hear your thoughts and experiences with these.
Also, I have been told different info re the Castor kit with the
suspension upgrade - 50% for it and 50% say i dont need it.
My thanks to anyone who can help me shed light on this.
Cheers
Quartzy