what Brand?

Submitted: Sunday, Aug 19, 2007 at 23:12

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Suspension

There is an unfortunate but realistic fact about purchasing a new 4WD - it won't come fitted with a suspension system designed to carry the kind of load you'll pack for a serious outback trip.

Austin

I own a 2002 hilux and am going to up grade the suspension, can any one tell me which brand is the best so go for?

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Reply By: Eric from Cape York Connections - Monday, Aug 20, 2007 at 07:44

Monday, Aug 20, 2007 at 07:44

old man emu

All the best
Eric

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Reply By: Snowy 3.0iTD - Monday, Aug 20, 2007 at 08:28

Monday, Aug 20, 2007 at 08:28

Old Man Emu is certainly seen as the best, but when I did mine I couldn't go past Ironman for price, and 12 months on have no complaints, certainly was a big improvement on the tired old suspension the Patrol had on it.

Cheers

Snowy

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Reply By: Member - GeeTee (NT) - Monday, Aug 20, 2007 at 08:55

Monday, Aug 20, 2007 at 08:55

Posted the same question for my Patrol a couple of weeks ago ! Lots of answers with differing views. It's one of those things that comes down to personal preference in the end. Most of the upgrades from the reputable makers will do the job. After weighing up all the research and talking to people who actually have had their vehicles done I opted for a 2" lift using King's springs and Koni adjustable shocks.

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Reply By: gbc - Monday, Aug 20, 2007 at 08:58

Monday, Aug 20, 2007 at 08:58

put airbags over the ome rears, with some greasable shackles.

front end as per above.

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Reply By: Member -Signman - Monday, Aug 20, 2007 at 16:53

Monday, Aug 20, 2007 at 16:53

OME...

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Reply By: Austin - Monday, Aug 20, 2007 at 17:17

Monday, Aug 20, 2007 at 17:17

Thanks for your help guys. I was leaning towards Lovells has any one used these some feedback from them would be great.

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Follow Up By: madfisher - Monday, Aug 20, 2007 at 22:21

Monday, Aug 20, 2007 at 22:21

Had lovells EHD on my 4 runner with enforcer shocks and they worked well. lifted the rear about 1 in over new standard. The ride was still good , and much better towing
Cheers Pete

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