Prado Suspension

Grinner

Looking at upgrading my Prado's suspension soon & that is the same option I have concluded to.
Let me know how it goes

Grinner,

just incase you haven't seen it, there is an article on a Prado in this month's editition of Australian 4WD Monthly. There was also an article on a Prado in one of the back issues (can't remember what month). These may help give you some ideas.

Grinner,
I am a serious off roader and spend a lot of time on the dirt. The original suspension gave way under a caravan tow situation...Now i own a camper trailer..ARB has down me well on the front... No problems there at all.. But i Chose a local firm who gave me the the best springs for the longest wheel travel on a Prado i have ever seen yet. My wheels fall out of the arches on suspension travel.. Give me a bell if y ou live in WA and want the dealer ....CHEERS Pete

Pete, ring ring - tell us about these springs, I wanna put new springs on soon - am looking at King Springs cause they're cheap and other Prado owners recommend them. What sort do you have and where do you get them - I live in Qld.

I have recently upgraded my prado's suspension with Old Man Emu heavy duty springs and Nitro charger shocks, the difference is phenominal on the rough stuff, but the big suprise was the dramatic ride improvement on the road. A flatter more stable ride all round. I'm really impressed with the overall improvement after a fairly rough trip around Tassie.

Dear Rob B, The Prado's front end was VERY sloppy, before two major improvements. One was the OME heavy duty springs and Nitro charger shocks and the second ,more recent improvement was the new Goodyear Trinuum AT/R tyres. That combination is way more directional and stable. The steering, damping and even road noise is now fantastic compared to the original springs and crappy Dunlop grand treks.I spent a lot of time talking to people before commiting to these products.
I'm now a happy man.