Auto-Craft Bilstein Suspension Setup

[Byrnsie Member Find all posts View Profile Close Byrnsie]

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And put airbags in the back?

Already got Polyair Bags and circlip in top position from original install (I think).

Anyways, new OME HD springs went in today and WOW!

Has lifted vehicle further 40-50mm all round from Medium RidePros with 25,000 kms on them. (Now 810 F / 860 R).

I am sure with fully laden Prado and trailer they will settle.

Time to start packing.

Cheers - Byrnsie

[fishnut Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close fishnut]

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Great thread - got to do this to mine when it's back from the GTG - 15 mm you reckon? I hope so, coz it's settled a long way in 12 months (not the premium kit)

Oh and darren - couldn't help but quote you....

You need to maintain a minimum of 60mm of droop in the front.

[Auto-Craft Inactive Find all posts View Profile Close Auto-Craft]

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Great thread - got to do this to mine when it's back from the GTG - 15 mm you reckon? I hope so, coz it's settled a long way in 12 months (not the premium kit)

Oh and darren - couldn't help but quote you....

You need to maintain a minimum of 60mm of droop in the front.

[AJ Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close AJ]

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Well, my baby is currently spending the night down at Total Traction Tyres in preparation for it being fitted with longer legs tomorrow morning. I can't wait to see the differences from the standard setup to the Bilstein setup tomorrow..... I'm like a kid at Christmas :twisted: :twisted:

Cheers,
AJ

[Big Fella Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Big Fella]

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Just ordered mine today from Darren and getting installed on Tuesday. Can't wait either, hope it's worth it. They say it is. The proof is in the pudding!!

[Prado BB Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Prado BB]

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Yippee, me too. Getting it installed on Wednesday. Big Fella - we'll have to get together and compare. :lol: AJ - I know how you feel, big boy toys, hey.
Darren - thanks mate.

:wink: Cheers Andy

[AJ Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close AJ]

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Well, I've got the Prado back home now. First impressions are........ AWESOME! I love it! It's very deceptive jumping in the drivers seat now. In the car it feels like a 10 inch lift! It's like the cheeky buggers have just thrown some spacers under the drivers seat to mess with me.

It handles so much better as well. It's not at all too rigid (only being the intermediate system), and even with only half a tank left is very settled and smooth. I've also noticed that the braking performance seems to be better as well (however probably all in my head). A very welcome side effect none the less

The measurements are as follows (bearing in mind this is day one) with the settings on the bottom circlip:

Before:
LF: 730mm
RF: 725mm
LR: 785mm
RR: 775mm

After:
LF: 775mm
RF: 772mm
LR: 830mm
RR: 830mm

Very happy so far.

Cheers,
AJ

[Prado BB Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Prado BB]

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Well, I've got the Prado back home now. First impressions are........ AWESOME! I love it! It's very deceptive jumping in the drivers seat now. In the car it feels like a 10 inch lift! It's like the cheeky buggers have just thrown some spacers under the drivers seat to mess with me.

Sounds good AJ, and reassuring. I like the psycological affects as well!!!

[Big Fella Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Big Fella]

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Today is the day and I can't wait Post some pictures tonight depending on light.

[Prado BB Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Prado BB]

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Today is the day and I can't wait Post some pictures tonight depending on light.

Andrew, 5.27am? Sounds like you had a restless night. I'm excited for you.....I have to wait one more day :cry: Look forward to the pics.
Cheers, Andy

[Big Fella Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Big Fella]

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Today is the day and I can't wait Post some pictures tonight depending on light.

Andrew, 5.27am? Sounds like you had a restless night. I'm excited for you.....I have to wait one more day :cry: Look forward to the pics.
Cheers, Andy[/quote:gz024yg6]

Andy,

No not a sleepless night just a wife that goes to work too early :roll: and who feels that if she is up so should I. Traffic was very light and a got there waaaay toooo early. Car was finished at about 4pm and thanks to crappy Sydney peak hour traffic got back too late for photos so tomorrow afternoon I'll be able to take some as well as measurements.

Let me say as well it's Bloody awesome feels nice on the blacktop and goes over speedhumps really well now too. So I should not look like a lowered Prado anymore when I get the chance to go out on a trip with Pradopoint.

[Prado BB Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Prado BB]

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Fantastic Big Fella, hope your measurements live up to your name :!:
I'll report on mine on Friday, although it's being installed tomorrow, I won't be home until very late.....unless of course the excitment keeps me awake.
Cheers, Andy

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So I should not look like a lowered Prado anymore when I get the chance to go out on a trip with Pradopoint.

Congrats... and arise Sir Big Fella.

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After a week or so with the new suspension, I must say the set-up is fantastic and has exceeded my expectations. The whole drive now feels perfectly balanced, absorbs bumps (and speed humps - as Big Fella said) and just feels so smooth on the motorway. I highly recommend Auto-Craft and the platinum package - Darren knows what he's talking about and the proof is in the pudding (Prado).

Thank you Darren for your advice and great package.

Cheers
Andy

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Well I have sent Darren an email so am now just waiting to hear back from him to see what he can do for me here in Tassie.