Pedders Suspension

Thanks Craig. Is that with a lift included ?? Hopefully if you remember when you get home if you can give me an update so I can let him know althou as said I dont think he will ever head up that way. Hope you enjoy your trip and have a safe one. Regards Steve M

Hi Pete, yeah great, no problems. I'm finally getting the springs & shocks done myself this week at long last. The boss has ok'd it LOL. Then I'll be pushn her for the bullbar. There's one on ebay that finishes tonight only upto $300 ($1600 new)for an alloy. Would prefer the steel one but a few people I have spoken to reckon the steel is too heavy on the front of the prado's so off I went to ARB to ask them the question and they told me only about 15/20kg difference in weight, then spoke to a bloke who fits them up and he said Bullsh#t the steel ones are heaps heavier mmmm. I know the one on the old lux was pretty solid but never had it wright off to feel the weight difference so can only go by what people tell me. I have heard the alloys crack easier and are virtually impossible to repair if you crack it. So it looks like an alloy as the springs getting fitted to the front will handle an alloy ok but if I wanted steel I would have to upgrade to the heavier springs. How you going yourself ?? Any more trips planned ?? Regards Steve M

Hi again Steve,
To busy at work to think about anything at the moment, as one of the blokes has gone to outback Qld for 4 to 6 weeks. Had to get into 4wd just to get a load of wood yesterday out at my brothers farm LOL.
You are right about the price of bullbars. I discounted a very low (82000ks) km jack because it had no bbar or tbat. By the time i brought these plus tyres I was looking at three grand. If you wack a big roo with and alloy it may be a write off, but I reckon the steel bars are to heavy for ifs . I did have an arb steel bar on the 4runner. Sold it a coulpe weeks ago, fellow spotted in the street and took it straight away. bit sad to see it go but at least a oldie brought it.
All I have done to the Jack is get my driving lights hooked up and get the exhaust restrictors removed plus change all oils etc.
Cheers Pete

Thanks Geoff, reply appreciated. I must admit I know jack sh#t about spring rates etc. I am having OME fitted to mine this week. I have used them before so will stick with them. I think obviously like all of us he's trying to save a few $$$ as he is getting mates rates but in the long run I think he will be better off with either brand (ome, bilstein,kings). Regards Steve M

Thanks John, its not looking good for the pedders stuff. Will give him a full rundown on the replys tomorrow. Thanks for the reply. Regards Steve M

Hi Ya Stefan, this is going to really confuse him with all these different opinions. I think with the couple of replys refering to the pedders not been that bad I think due to him saving some $$ he will go towards the pedders. As said he doesnt intend doing cape or major rutted roads so dont think he will have any issues using either of the brands. Glad to help you out with getting your part, hope the beast is going ok for you and had no further issues at least you got away for the break. Have a good one. Will give you a buzz through the week. Regards Steve M

Thanks Alan, I have just copied and emailed yours and Matts replys. He will probably ring me tonight so will see what he decides on. Thanks to everyone for your info and has been passed onto him. Regards steve M