Suspension Measurements 2

[damonat]

just finished this arvo fitting the raised ironman springs with bilsteins.
it was a DIY job. very happy at this stage with the extra clearance,
thou not quiet happy with the height at the front.
rear is good. a little firm, but with drawers happening soon, will be ok.

Front
:arrow: alloy bar w/cradle and winch, dual batteries =
720 before / 770 after.

Rear
:arrow: unladen with half tanks =
770 before / 845

[Riding On Air]

Airag Man Long Travel Air Suspension

Hi from all at Airbag Man.
We have now finished a longh travel full air suspension kit for the rear of 120 Prados, to suit a 2" lift height.

Prado 120 GXL Series 3 09/07
This is my daily driver/company test rig, measurements as follows:

Front
Standard with ARB Sahara bar and 2nd battery 731mm LHS 722mm RHS
2" Lift (TJM) with ARB Sahara bar and 2nd battery 790mm

Rear
Standard with 3rd row seats removed plus 60L Waeco on slide 774mm
2" Lift (Airbag Man) 830mm to 880mm (Slow speed extra clearance height)
Note that the driving height and suspension travel are not affected by weight so you get full clearance and travel even when fully loaded.
Our long travel kit includes custom shocks that provide more droop travel than any 2" lift kit, even with the sway bar fitted (our kit includes special bushes)

[Crammy]

Re: Suspension Measurements 2

Front
:arrow: ARB Steel bar, with dual batteries - No winch= 770mm ATS Bilstein/Ridepro setup at middle circlip position.

Rear
:arrow: unladen =810 mm. (ATS Bilstein/Ridepro - No Polyairs)

When quoting heights with the bilsteins in, it would be good to know what circlip position they're set to because it obviously makes a big difference. If you know of course

[dustie]

Re: Suspension Measurements 2

Front
:arrow: 2" ARB bar with the works (except winch)= 770mm(ATS Bilstein/Ridepro)

Rear
:arrow: 2" unladen =820 mm (ATS Bilstein/Ridepro - No Polyairs)

Circlip in centre position.

[lc120_man]

All updated

[mjrandom]

Suspension measurements 2

Toughdog adjustable with 2" nominal lift, ironman stainless bar, spot lights, dual batteries (one AGM), compressor, snorkel and polyairs at 5psi with full tanks.


front 790 mm average
rear 835 mm average

minimum clearance 245 mm with 65 profile Cooper ATRs

[adds]

Re: Suspension Measurements 2

[quote="lc120_man"]Hi All,

This is prety much a copy of Jeff's post about suspension measurements (http://www.pradopoint.com/viewtopic.php?t=1056), however it is using a different way to measure the suspension lift. Theoretically is it should be a more precise way of measuring but it will only work if you have standard toyota 17" rims.. For other rims the figures would be different...

http://www.pradopoint.com/viewtopic.php?t=2449

Gilbo and i have photos on the post above showing 2 grandes. mine has the ATS upgrade gilbo's is standard. all measurments are taken from the centre of the hub to the under side of the guard. as per jeffs original post.

[CASTOY]

Suspension measurements

Hi All,
just checked my susp heights.

front: 725 mm
rear; 800 mm

04 Grande with ARB bar 9500winch,dual batts,265/70/R17 ST Coopers

[MUMSRIG]

hows she handle with the new gear under her mitch, must be a new truck. you will have to show us some post suspension flex shots

I so wanted to get some shots and there is a good spot around the corner, but I ran out of time!!

When I get back next break....

And YES, it drives super sweet now :wink:

Mitch

[samo]

hows she handle with the new gear under her mitch, must be a new truck. you will have to show us some post suspension flex shots

[MUMSRIG]

Stock late 04 suspension.

Mods:
Sovereign bar, Roo Lights, Dual Batts, Recovery points (Outback Ideas) in the front and 120 +/- 20litres of fuel, Toyota tow bar with Reece style recovery hitch, Home made drawers and approx 100kg's of gear in them.

Front measures:
Left = 735mm
Right = 735mm

Rear measures:
Left = 776mm
Right = 776mm

Pretty even hey? I checked it three times to make sure I wasn't seeing things.....

Going shopping today for a new suspension package with a bit of lift but we would like to maintain the drivability that it already has as it rides pretty sweet!

Already had a price of $1325 fitted for the Blue Max suspension kit which apparently is just King Springs and Cofap shocks? Comes with 3 year warranty.

I'm inclined to go with the OME as this seems to be giving the better ride out of all I have seen and read?! Also comes down to dollars and cents....

Mitch

New Measurements are:

Front measures:
Left = 803mm
Right = 803mm

Rear measures:
Left = 830mm
Right = 830mm

After half a week of driving.

Mitch

[mototrim]

These measurments are standard and im looking at Kings on the front only but not sure to go 40mm or 50mm so i will put the soverign bar on first and check how much it drops.

Front 740mm

Rear (normal setting) 780mm

Rear (high setting) 820mm

[MUMSRIG]

Stock late 04 suspension.

Mods:
Sovereign bar, Roo Lights, Dual Batts, Recovery points (Outback Ideas) in the front and 120 +/- 20litres of fuel, Toyota tow bar with Reece style recovery hitch, Home made drawers and approx 100kg's of gear in them.

Front measures:
Left = 735mm
Right = 735mm

Rear measures:
Left = 776mm
Right = 776mm

Pretty even hey? I checked it three times to make sure I wasn't seeing things.....

Going shopping today for a new suspension package with a bit of lift but we would like to maintain the drivability that it already has as it rides pretty sweet!

Already had a price of $1325 fitted for the Blue Max suspension kit which apparently is just King Springs and Cofap shocks? Comes with 3 year warranty.

I'm inclined to go with the OME as this seems to be giving the better ride out of all I have seen and read?! Also comes down to dollars and cents....

Mitch

[lc120_man]

Updated with new addtitions.

[CJ]

Thanks samo,
I'll convince the fun sheriff this weekend when we do our first 4wd course.