100 TD cruisers with Suspension up grade?

Andrew,

I had an ARB hvy duty set-up put in my 2001 IFS about four years ago as I was towing a camper and had heaps of gear on board . I had the 1.5 inch lift I also had a hvy duty torsion bar and the front suspension re-enforcing bracket installed. Since then I have also installed rear airbags .

I have had no problems at all and can recommend them .

Cheers ,

Willie .

I just bought an 05 GXL TD 100 manual at the Gov.t auctions - it has quite a few goodies on it including an ARB suspension kit / lift.
Emu shocks, torsions bars and coils - front went up about 25mm I think - the rear about 45mm. The tyres have about 1/3 of even wear. Both ARB and TJM told me quite some time back they they have a very conservative view on lifting the IFS models - so as not to stress the front end geometry. Mine was used for 2 years by Primary Industries on field work and the underside all seems in very good order.

I am considering fitting a set of AirLift 1000 air bags to the rear of my 80ser. Any comments from anyone?

Andrew
HHD rear king springs with koni shocks all round.
op lok hd t/b.
i carry quite a bit of gear.
rear springs sagged after 12 months so put in polyairs.
front t/b drop and need adjusting each year-prob due for new ones after 3 yrs.
max rec on front is 545 mm from centre of hub to bottom of guard.
arb use to recommend 535mm.
factory was 500mm at front and 550 at rear measured from centre hub to bottom of guaard.
could do bettewr than my set up-when comparing to 80series with similar set up my current combo really doesnt cut it-gets me by but can do better
not from my experience but have heard only good reports about guy in geelong -ats 4wd or similar name who does a good kit-not sure of how long springs/shocks last before sagging-plenty on this forum who could comment from personal experience.
really need to look at where you travel and what loads you carry-best advice is to talk to work out what you will carry and what sort of tracks you will most likely do ie vic high country totally different ot say simpson dessert or beach driving
cheers fozzy

Guess it the old saying horses for courses, I have a 2002 td and after trying various options for both shocks and springs/t Bars I ended up seeing Darren at ATS to try help me sort it out. I now am running 864's in the rear as I have a lot of weight ie; kaymar bar, long range tank, drawers, water etc....., I did prefer the 863's as they gave a more pleasant ride but would bottom out to easily when fully loaded, in the front I have the diff drop kit as I run taller tyres together with the ARB torsion bars and Bilsteins all round. I believe that Darren has also developed his own combination for the rear matched to FOX shocks all round (very good shocks but pricey). I have tried the OME, which for the money are good value, even the OE at the price for a non modified vehicle are ok. I destroyed a set of Ralphs during A CSR trip and the Bilsteins so far so good, time will tell.
That's my 2c worth, if you have any specific questions I can tell you about my experiences I am sure others will have other help on their combinations.
Cheers
Walter