EFS Suspension

[Pearcey]

Got mine booked in at Cross Country 4X4 next week. $1665. I run ARB bar and winch so up front they advised the TPR-104HDE springs. On the back the heaviest I have is generally a camper trailer, 1000kg with a 150kg ball weight. They suggested TPR-105HDE springs with the confort valved shocks 36-5586

[timmay5.7]

I bought mine from 4x4suspensions.com
They rang me and asked what accessories i had fitted- and then they worked off that.

[flagg]

Hi Guys,

About to buy a EFS lift kit but would like to hear your advice/experience with which front and rear springs/rear shocks you specified (Front TPR-104E <35kg load bearing accessories or TPR 104HDE 35 to 55kg) and rear TPR105E constant 100kg or TPR105HDE constant 200kg. Rear shock options comfort valved (365586) or firm (365586S). Our car runs around empty most of the time and then occassionally pulls 2 tonne of horses/float or 1200kg caravan. Standard springs seem to cope ok but shocks checked out a long time ago!

Appreciate your feedback,

Cheers Brett.

[stevensr34]

I have Bilstein with EFS springs on my 120. Have had for 9 months now. No problems, have done Cape York with them.

Lift is approx 45mm front and rear i.e. When fitted, I had no bullbar, and had 800mm front, and 830mm rear. Now I have fitted an Opposite Lock steel bullbar, the front has gone to 795mm...

[Peterpilot]

Bottom of rim through hub to wheel arch, if that makes sense? The same as in the Suspension Measurements 2 thread.
Thanks heaps.

As a base line reference, a brand new 120 GXL with very little fuel measured 750mm front and 780mm rear.

Comparison measurements can be found in: Suspension Measurements 2

A database of most suspension suppliers is available at: Suspension Database

[Steptoe]

Bottom of rim through hub to wheel arch, if that makes sense? The same as in the Suspension Measurements 2 thread.
Thanks heaps.

[dragonfly238]

Dragonfly238, if you don't mind could you take your front and rear height measurements for me. I am well aware that what the sales guys say and what you actually end up with can be 2 very different things so would be good to know what heights you actually got.

Sure mate - just so we are on the same page - measure from tyre to wheel arch or length of spring?

[letsgoplaces]

I did a fair bit of looking around and asking questions and was in the process of pricing up EFS as that is what i decided to install. Again the warranty was a factor.
Just so happens that while searching for prices i managed to get a set of Bilstiens for a great price and then my mechanic got the Kings for trade price
So i ended up with a King/Billy combo installed for about $1100

[VKPrado]

The local TJM quoted me $1500 installed the other day for EFS. ARB quoted me $1700 for OME. Not much difference in price but for me OME is a known item.

[Smickbus]

Ive been keen for a set of EFS on mine. Had them on my last 4runner and never had a problem with them. X country 4x4 in adelaide quoted around $1650 for the medium duty spring set up, fully installed. Just need to save some coin for it. I think the warranty wins me over too..3 years

[tassie tiger]

You rarely hear any complaints about Bilsteins.

We have rallied them, off road raced them and in our 100series. Never had a failure other than snapping the rose joints off the top in the buggy but that was down to poor buggy design.

[Steptoe]

Dragonfly238, if you don't mind could you take your front and rear height measurements for me. I am well aware that what the sales guys say and what you actually end up with can be 2 very different things so would be good to know what heights you actually got.

[dragonfly238]

I have EFS on my 120 and had them on my 100 too. My ride is a little softer than D4D's who has the OMEs with narder springs.

I wouldn't go with anything else now. I don't see the additional 15% for OMEs and from what I hear, the warranty is prompt and no questions asked. (Never had occassion to call in the warranty).

[Steve M]

Thats ok, may look into them myselves if thats the case........ Cheers Steve

[Steptoe]

EFS state 40mm for their lift but the sales guys reckon I will get about 50mm to 60mm.