Suspension upgrades in West Aust
Submitted: Tuesday, Nov 09, 2010 at 19:53
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Member - Serendipity(WA)
I am looking at beefing up my
suspension and was wondering if anyone has used West Coast Suspensions in Bassendean
Perth WA who use Jenkins Springs.
If you have had their upgrade how was it - did you go offroad - do you carry heavy loads.
My camper is pretty much at the GMV when all the sundry items are added and without the airbags my rear hangs low. I don't like to carry the whole load just on airbags even though they do a good job but the chassis is just not designed to be supported at that point but rather where the rear leaf springs are situated.
Cheers
David
Reply By: jezza68 - Tuesday, Nov 09, 2010 at 22:02
Tuesday, Nov 09, 2010 at 22:02
I have used West Coast for many years on different vehicles.
I have never had a problem.
My 08 Patrol has a 2" kit and it has handled the Cape, Tanami, Gibb and many
Cape Leveque trips. We are usually towing a camper and full roof rack.
I have no problem recommending them. They used to supply their springs to alot of the Offroad Franchises under different lables.
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Reply By: hotfishez - Wednesday, Nov 10, 2010 at 10:35
Wednesday, Nov 10, 2010 at 10:35
I have had good results from West coast and a Auto ride wave been recomended to me by a mate. If you send the vehicle in for
suspension, make sure it is loaded to your travel specs and tell them how you want the vehicle to sit so when
the springs are fitted, both your self and the installer can see how it sits. There is nothing worse then getting
home, loading the car and it drops on its a$$ and then taking it back and trying to replace for heavier springs without being charged the earth. This way if the spring THEY recomend is not strong enough, it can be changed out and or corrected on
the spot at the supplier. I have had excellent results from West coast, the pricing is very good, and the spring quality is up to scratch.
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Reply By: Member - Serendipity(WA) - Wednesday, Nov 10, 2010 at 19:17
Wednesday, Nov 10, 2010 at 19:17
Well after lots of research and plenty of great
feedback from this
forum I will go with the West Coast
Suspension.
I have found that adding one extra leaf equals about 20% upgrade in support.
I will change from the toyota 6 leafs + 2 heavy supporters and upgrade to 8 leafs + 2 larger supporters.
Also will change front coils to match rear as I don't want the car to sit like a wedge.
Will also change all shockies, rubbers, u bolts, shackles etc.
I will give some
feedback here when it is done.
Cheers
David
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