NP Pajero 40mm lift which is best.

Collective wisdom at Pajeroclub forum is either Lovells springs and Bilestien shocks (HD or EHD rear springs depending on load), or the ARB OME kit. The latter I have no experience with however it is regarded as having excellent ride where other lifts can make the vehicle a bit stiff and harsh. Polyairs can also help with load levelling.

Kings springs are a cheaper option but many (including myself) have experienced disappointment when fresh prings have sagged fairly quickly.

Cheers - Pat

Just a reminder, putting new springs and shocks in will NOT increase load carrying capacity. It will just carry what you have better.

To increase load carrying capacity would require re- certification of the vehicles GVM, and springs and shocks aren't going to make any difference there.

FWIW I currently run Kings and Bilstiens, but as Pat said, the Kings can suffer from sag if constantly carrying a load. My rears have been replaced with the "SP" rated ones (free of charge) and time will tell...

Gronk,

I would have to disagree with you on the Polyairs, I think they are rubbish. Reason being, when you are doing normal highway work etc they are fine, but due to the placement of the valve and also the way the bag is made, if you start doing any serious flexing of the suspension, you pull the valve out or knock it out, thus losing the bag. I would personally go Firestone, a much better bag and I haven't had any problems with it since changing.

As for ARB and OME, they are just a repainted King Spring. Cost always comes into it but for any IFS vehicle, Paj being similar to the Hilux and also Prado (barr the fact the Hilux is leaf rear end) I would go the Koni front Struts 88 series and 90 series rear shocks, with the Springs, I would go either Dobinson or Lovells. I would probably go medium on the front as you only have an alloy bullbar, my mate and I both have the HD but that is with Steel bar, winch, extra battery etc. You will only need to change the springs over at a later date if you add a steel bar etc, not the struts and it will only cost you a couple of hundred including labour.

With the rear, you can get a nice progressive rate dobinson spring that is EHD considering the constant weight you are carrying but if you run bags then HD would be fine. The benefit of this is when you come home and use it as a daily commuter, leave 5psi in the bags (always have to have something) and then your ride quality is still comfortable.

My 2 cents worth.


Broe

Hi Scoof
I have a similar vehicle and fitted ARB Old Man Emu shockers. I am happy although it is a harsher ride than the standard shockers.
I live in Magill andif you are nearby and would like to have look and ride tou can give me a call on 83311240.
Jan