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Hi, been reading a bit on this forum and trying to work out what is that appropriate balance point for me for get the 2008 GXL model D4D lifted.
Went to see my local suspension place who was a referral of my mechanic who has always done right by me as all this guy does is suspension, so I would prefer to stay local (I am in Melbourne).
After chatting for a while his recommendation was King Springs (not the HD ones) and my choice for L/Travel struts and shocks of either KYB Scorched, Monroe Magnum and EFS for $1100 fitted (I presume that is inc GST but forgot to ask). He said they were all pretty much at the same level, also if certain models numbers are better let me know and I will request those. If I want the next level up add $500 for Koni or Bilsteins. Any of them will give me a lift of 35mm he reckons. He also reckons 35mm this is about where you want to be to keep everything nice for both on and off road. My previous Patrol had about this much lift and it was about right for my needs previously.
The main advantage of the higher end shocks was that they are adjustable which maybe you only do once was his thinking and a longer warranty was his opinion.
As I am not a regular off road driver, almost all of the time is in Melbourne with a bit in the bush. I would love this to change but its the reality at least for a while.
At this stage the vehicle at the front is unmodified, most likely with put something in the battery bay (not necessarily a battery though) so I am not thinking much additional weight up front. The rear is likely to get a bit of weight from tent based camping gear sometimes we will have a off road camper trailer that is of the lighter variety. At some point likely to get a tinnie but not sure if that will be on the roof or trailer yet as we borrow or rent occasionally. (is that vague enough...sorry)
The price point and performance sounds about right to me but I am a novice.
So the questions are, which brand shocks for $1100? and what am I missing out on not going higher end?
Also he suggested doing a few hundred km's before doing a wheel alignment. Thanks for any assistance.
Went to see my local suspension place who was a referral of my mechanic who has always done right by me as all this guy does is suspension, so I would prefer to stay local (I am in Melbourne).
After chatting for a while his recommendation was King Springs (not the HD ones) and my choice for L/Travel struts and shocks of either KYB Scorched, Monroe Magnum and EFS for $1100 fitted (I presume that is inc GST but forgot to ask). He said they were all pretty much at the same level, also if certain models numbers are better let me know and I will request those. If I want the next level up add $500 for Koni or Bilsteins. Any of them will give me a lift of 35mm he reckons. He also reckons 35mm this is about where you want to be to keep everything nice for both on and off road. My previous Patrol had about this much lift and it was about right for my needs previously.
The main advantage of the higher end shocks was that they are adjustable which maybe you only do once was his thinking and a longer warranty was his opinion.
As I am not a regular off road driver, almost all of the time is in Melbourne with a bit in the bush. I would love this to change but its the reality at least for a while.
At this stage the vehicle at the front is unmodified, most likely with put something in the battery bay (not necessarily a battery though) so I am not thinking much additional weight up front. The rear is likely to get a bit of weight from tent based camping gear sometimes we will have a off road camper trailer that is of the lighter variety. At some point likely to get a tinnie but not sure if that will be on the roof or trailer yet as we borrow or rent occasionally. (is that vague enough...sorry)
The price point and performance sounds about right to me but I am a novice.
So the questions are, which brand shocks for $1100? and what am I missing out on not going higher end?
Also he suggested doing a few hundred km's before doing a wheel alignment. Thanks for any assistance.
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