Suspension
Submitted: Monday, Jul 14, 2008 at 21:54
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PATROL_ST_2004
Hi everyone
I have a 2004 GU Patrol 3.0L Diesel with original
suspension, I would like to here what replacement shocks and springs you would recommend.
Cheers and see you in the bush
Reply By: GU5STS06 - Monday, Jul 14, 2008 at 22:00
Monday, Jul 14, 2008 at 22:00
All your Answers can be found here
http://www.patrol4x4.com/forum/
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Follow Up By: PATROL_ST_2004 - Tuesday, Jul 15, 2008 at 23:45
Tuesday, Jul 15, 2008 at 23:45
Hi all,
Thanks for all the varied input and personal experience, now I just have to decide which option will suit my needs best
Cheers and see you in the bush.
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Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Monday, Jul 14, 2008 at 22:43
Monday, Jul 14, 2008 at 22:43
For what use?
how many people?
What accessories?
Winch?
Dual Batteries??
Theres a lot more to
suspension than just buyin and throwing on..
Suspension should be the last thing you buy after you kit out your truck, that way you weigh front and rear, and get the right shocks and springs to suit.
FWIW, Koni are THE best shocks, King or Dobinson Springs are top 2.
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Follow Up By: PATROL_ST_2004 - Monday, Jul 14, 2008 at 23:06
Monday, Jul 14, 2008 at 23:06
4 kids, alloy bull bar, tow a 750kg Pod Trailer
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Follow Up By: Robin Miller - Tuesday, Jul 15, 2008 at 08:56
Tuesday, Jul 15, 2008 at 08:56
I agree with Truckster in working out your application requirements as much as possible ST_2004.
We have different needs , I keep my GU as light as possible and for my Patrol I wanted max 4wd capability without raising the car and hence kept standard springs and used adjustable tough dog shocks.
This allows things like removal of sway bar , and using quick shock adjustments to reduce sway for heavier loads.
Spacers are used to get overall levels right , and I change to
wheels with larger diameter tyres when I think its needed.
Important to get it done right , as while I agree Koni's are good shocks a mate of
mine blew the top right out of a new Koni in Simpson last week.
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Reply By: Tony - Tuesday, Jul 15, 2008 at 06:32
Tuesday, Jul 15, 2008 at 06:32
Go to your nearest OME Stockist. They will ask all the right questions, and get a
suspension to suit your vehicle and needs.
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Reply By: Member - Troll 81 (QLD) - Tuesday, Jul 15, 2008 at 07:38
Tuesday, Jul 15, 2008 at 07:38
If you have the $$ get Konis. I went from Rancho's to Konis and will stay with the Konis
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Reply By: Dave & Shelley (NT) - Tuesday, Jul 15, 2008 at 23:24
Tuesday, Jul 15, 2008 at 23:24
Hi mate,
I had the same questions about 2 years ago as I have a Sept 2004 GUIII 3.0LTTD. I just got back from a month on the road (8000km of which 5500 were on track/4WD track including the Canning). I found a two inch lift help significantly with some of the more demanding sections as I didn't worry as much as those who had standard. I ended up buying a TJM XGS system with springs and steering damper for around $1200 in Dec 2006. The system worked
well and we didn't have any issues to report over the last month. I did however hit them up for a caster correction kit just before I left and got a good price from TJM but I did mention they said they weren't required during original fitment. I also fitted some poly airs which are good for the camper trailer but came in handy once again during the recent trip as the wait I had was a lot. Hope this helps
Dave
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