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  • Kakado 2017 Suspension Uprgrade?

    Hello all,

    I am new to Prado Point and new to owning a Prado.
    I recently purchased the 2017 Kakadu and subsequently fitted it out with some accessories.
    Some of which include a bulbar, winch and dual batteries. Now my front end has sagged and I only have 18cm clearance off the ground.
    I have tried all over Adelaide to find a lift kit or stronger suspension for the front end but so far I have had no luck.
    Please if anyone can help? So far I have been told no one will touch it due to the suspension currently on there.
    Thanks in advance.

    Hoppy76

  • #2
    Double post to your other one on the Kakadu thread.
    Go and see Hayden and Scott at southern performance at Lonsdale.

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    • #3
      Hi all,

      I have had some luck with fitting stronger Coils to the front suspension which raised me back up to 20cm clearance under the under body armour plate.

      After doing some more research I found Cal OffRoad in NSW, who have a lift kit for the Kakado. They use Bilstein shocks for the front and larger air bags with a kevlar curtain for the rear.
      All reviews I have read on them are good so far but wanted to see if anyone else has done this?
      Iron Man in SA will fit this for me and have done a few now.
      My concern is, will the suspension still be as good on road, as this makes up 90% of my driving? Ive also been told this could adversly affect the total drive and functionality of my vehicle?
      Apparently I need to fit a lift kit if I want to put bigger tyers on also.

      Any suggestions, feedback, advice or help is greatly appreciated.

      Thanks.

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      • #4
        Search on here for Cal Offroad.
        My 150 build - http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27423-A-Random-approach-to-a-Bluestorm-150-GXL-D4D-automatic

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        • #5
          HI Hoppy76. Does changing the front coils with different onces change the ride of the car much? Is it noticeable?
          Looking at upgrading my suspension in my Kakadu at some stage, so interest to see responses. Cheers.

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          • #6
            Hi Rossi46. The new front coils lifted my front end and also eliminated the dipping under heavy breaking.
            As for the ride comfort and performance, 100% better than what I was left with after adding the extra's. I had King Springs, supply me with two new coils for the front end.
            Hope this helps.

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            • #7
              Thanks Hoppy76. Appreciate the reply. if you don't mind me asking, how much for the springs and fitting?

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              • #8
                Does the auto ride height adjustment still work with lifted airbags? Does the car throw error codes or warning if the front electronic shocks are discounted after a lift?
                buckster
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                Last edited by buckster; 09-02-2019, 09:32 AM.

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                • #9
                  Rossi46 - It was a while ago but springs under $150. and fitting was approximately $200 -$250.

                  Buckster - I will find out tomorrow as I am getting a 2 inch lift fitted.

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                  • #10
                    Thanks for the Buckstar. Good luck with the lift. Let us know how it all works out. Who is fitting the lift for you?

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                    • #11
                      My 2017 Prado Kakadu. Nearly Finished. Just had a 2" lift and new tyres Fitted.
                      Looking much better and ride comfort/Handling is good. No alarms or limp mode problems.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by buckster View Post
                        Does the auto ride height adjustment still work with lifted airbags? Does the car throw error codes or warning if the front electronic shocks are discounted after a lift?
                        Hi Buckster, To answer your questions.
                        Yes the auto height adjustments still work and no there has been no errors or limp mode.

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                        • #13
                          Hi Hoppy76,

                          Good to see the lift kit all went well.

                          I am thinking of having "caloffroad" lift kit fitted - refer below link

                          this is something similar to what you have had fitted to your car?

                          Regards Andrew

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                          • #14
                            Hi andrew3134.

                            I too looked at the kit from Cal and found someone in SA to fit it.
                            Decided to go with Zordo after doing lots of research.
                            I didnt need new airbags either.
                            I am happy with my ride comfort, lift and handling.

                            Regards,
                            Bruce.

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