Aftermarket Suspension LC 100 TD

Thank you Stan,

I still keep wondering about the cost of the suspension change. Of course it varies between different types and brands... obviously.

May I ask, how much it cost for you with the suspension mentioned on lcool? Will I be OK with the estimated 2500-3000 (fitting inc)?

Thanks
Dirk

Dirk,

Best to ask Darren directly darren at ats4x4 dot com for the cost. My car is Prado, so setup is a bit diffrent and it doesn't need the A-arm fix and Diff drop...

Stan

Dirk 32
See a Toyota Dealer about the A-Arm prior to doing anything. They have finally admitted it as a potential warranty claim and you will get it checked for nothing and maybe a new one for nothing if there is a problem

My research showed problems if you try to raise the IFS too much. I went for the ARB Old Man Emu option with new Torsion Bars and also Polyairs
Shock, Torsion Bars, Springs, Stone Guard for Shocks, A Frame Fix, Polyairs and lsabour All up $2,123

Shock will cost from $550 to $1300
Torsion Bars from $410 to $600
Springs from $280 to $350
Poly airs around $291
All above - plus fitting

TJM, Rancho and Tough Dog are the same
OME are made by Monroe
King Springs and Lovell are the same
Apparently Bilsteins Koni and Lovell are the best (but expensive)
Stay away from Foam Cell - Gas is best

Hey Trekkie,
Where did you get the Polyairs from?

Thank you Trekkie,

for the very detailed information. Just what I was looking for. When I get into Melbourne I will have a look around.

But I guess you can never do enough research before you go for something.

Dirk

"King Springs and Lovell are the same"

Hmmm.....

Think not.......

ch00k555
From ARB. I had a set on my old springs and they advised they had seen problems fitting old Polyairs to new system so for $290 I thought I would also have new Polyairs. They did not need to fit new hose lines etc, so it may have been a little cheaper.

Member - MrBitchi (QLD)
Hi John - You could very well be correct, but I was told that Springs sold as Lovell and King Springs came out of the same factory. If you have a look at each Web Site their comments about manufacture are almost the same. They both use the same steel from OneSteel and their process etc are described as being what appears to be the same. Even the Australian Standards (ISO) appear the same.

It's like comparing two winches made on the same chinese factory :)
They are not the same as they are made to the different specs...
Also quality is not the same as it used to be a couple of years ago, e.g.
you can't get the same Lovell springs as I currently got in my car and expect them
to perform as good........

Trekkie, Lovells are made in Newcastle.
Go to Lovells Springs and select "Facilities"

Kings are made on the Gold Coast.
lKing Springs

John
Thanks for that - it is intersting when you start doing research - I upgraded the suspension on my 100S late last year - Not sure who told me they came out of the same factory - I can now see they are different - Thanks

Ditto for my 100 Series - A couple of people trying to emulate what Darren does, but he does the complete package, even with 'try before you buy' options - worth an email..

I'm another one who has had the complete ATS setup and very happy.

I can tell you the figures for the Prado Premium package but have no idea what are the costs for the Cruiser. As I said before better to e-mail Darren directly.