Suspension upgrades

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I just bought a prado 150 3door 2011. It was the dream of life time! My requirements are 80%on and 20% off road! I plan to ise it as a dily car, long trips, city driving and excursions off road that you have to travel through a lot of twisted( turns) roads. I dont like the insecurity while driving on road ( light wheel with minimal sence of the road), very woobly suspension( feels like a boat) makes me feel that is goong to slip out of the road. Very bouncy ride, passengers specially on the back but in the front also!! Get sick and nauseous!
what i can do to improve all these? I have to not that the suspension has not been changed fro 150000km!
thanks mates

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Yep, Prado's standard suspension is certainly woobly :-). I guess some people like that, but sounds like you would get a lot of value from new suspension: less woobly, carrying heavier loads, better approach/departure/ramp-over angles etc.

I've got Old Man Emu (ARB brand) with Nitrocharger dampeners on mine - highly recommended. It's about $2000 for new springs, dampeners, and installation.

Dobinsons is another popular suspension brand.

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Thankats,

How long have you had your three door shorty? It reads like that you may have only had it for a short time.
Shorter wheel base 4WDs tend to be more bouncy on the road and off road than a longer wheel base vehicle. As well as my Prado, I own a Suzuki Jimny which is very short so I have empathy for you. Speed bumps are bad in that car.
Though with the age of your vehicle a look at and possible upgrade of the suspension would probably help your ride comfort.

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Thanks I indeed have it for only one month! If i keep it I’ll definitely upgrade suspensions!

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What about comparing the “ wambling” between 120 and 150??