Front Suspension upgrade -what works

[prokiwi Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close prokiwi]

Hi all,
My last ZR had the Pedders front Springs and it made a huge difference to the wallowing and handling. I would like to try their shocks on the front also to further reduce the diving under braking.

I do not want to add any height to the ZR , however would like a front end that acts more like it should under hard braking..
Any suggestions ?
Anyone tried the Pedders shocks ?????

[Fluffy Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Fluffy]

Hi Prokiwi,
I know you don't want a lift, but I changed my shocks and springs and have had the tough dog ones on since January this year. I had the lift so the 65 profile BFG's would sit comfortably, the bullbar and the back of the vehicle would sit level (especially when loaded up). The ZR drives like a dream both on and offroad, nice and stable through corners and while a bit stiffer I much prefer that than doing the sloppy jelly roll.

Glad to hear you came back to Shorty land!

Cheers
Xena

[Peterpilot Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Peterpilot]

To increase handling without lifting the vehicle, I would recommend Bilstein shocks with Dobinson or King standard height springs.

I haven't had personal experience with Pedders, but their springs would be manufactured by either King, Dobinsons or Lovells.

[prokiwi Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close prokiwi]

To increase handling without lifting the vehicle, I would recommend Bilstein shocks with Dobinson or King standard height springs.

I haven't had personal experience with Pedders, but their springs would be manufactured by either King, Dobinsons or Lovells.

Thanks for the feedback guys , for anyone who doesn't know Toyota changed the suspension on the ZR for 2013 . I have no issues at all with diving like my older model did. No matter how hard I try I cannot make it dive....and with heavy trailer on , its as smooth and straight as a long wheel base. There is no wallowing at all.

Had to talk to the head technician at Toyota Australia to find out about the change in suspension upgrade though !!

[GUV Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close GUV]

Hey prokiwi, can you post a photo of your front right sway bar mount to confirm that your ZR has KDSS please.

Ta

GUV

[Auss15 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Auss15]

Stay away from Pedders. I had two fronts fail after 27K on my MK Triton. The lower rubber bushes had completely disintergrated and I had to have them replaced under warranty