Suspension And Bull Bar Experiences

[Migdel Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Migdel]

Unfortunately you are in QLD. I’m in Adelaide, I’d be happy to meet up and let you have a look before you bought one otherwise

Appreciate the offer Daniel

[watsea Member Find all posts View Profile Close watsea]

Could you provide more info on adaptor please, or maybe start a new thread explaining it?
Be interesting to know if I need one, I’ve never heard of it.

My 2019 GXL Prado has LED self-leveling headlights in adjusting focus automatically according to load or lower or raising of the back relative to the front. It does this by a small lever or rod that adjusts an electric device ( I think some call it a servo) which electronically changes the focus angle of the headlights, so as not to blind oncoming drivers.

This lever is located near the front of the right rear spring. As the vehicle lowers under load the lever pushes the servo mechanism upwards and the system adjusts the headlights to lower in focus. Vica versa for raising the back with a suspension lift, so the headlights are adjusted to focus upwards.

My original lever rod though adjustable in length, ran out of its length adjustment still leaving my headlights focused to high for oncoming drivers.

A longer adjustable lever rod is available from TJM. Maybe other stores. The rod is not exactly the same as the original but still functional. I reset my headlights at night (of course) by adjusting suitable length and positions of the new rod and the headlight focus adjustment adjacent to the headlights.

Photo of longer lever rod fitted:

[Daniel150 Member Find all posts View Profile Close Daniel150]

Thanks for the explanation. Much appreciated. I was underneath having a look yesterday and found the adjuster. I will chase up a rod soon!

[Piggy Water pistol pilot. Find all posts View Profile Close Piggy]

Extended headlight servo rod (Its actually a potentiometer and not a servo) TJM part number 658LINK34E $25-$35

[kizbot Member Find all posts View Profile Close kizbot]

Another vote for Zordo. Have Dobinsons IMS and very happy. 327 in back and 325 in front. Great ride and no need for airbags when towing. Does sit a bit high in rear unladen but nothing crazy.

[Daniel150 Member Find all posts View Profile Close Daniel150]

Same here….
327 in rear, 352 in front with bar and winch.
Sits perfect in my opinion.

[404pug Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close 404pug]

Kizbot and Daniel. Agree with that set up for GXL but mine is 5 seat GX. These are a a about 100kg lighter in the back because of no 3rd row seats and no rear air conditioning so the 327 Dobinsons sit too high when empty but they are a good spring which is why I put them back in for outback trips. Neither the 325 nor 327 rear springs have shown any significant sagging. Likewise the 352 ?. Fronts are fine after 50000km.

[Daniel150 Member Find all posts View Profile Close Daniel150]

Kizbot and Daniel. Agree with that set up for GXL but mine is 5 seat GX. These are a a about 100kg lighter in the back because of no 3rd row seats and no rear air conditioning so the 327 Dobinsons sit too high when empty but they are a good spring which is why I put them back in for outback trips. Neither the 325 nor 327 rear springs have shown any significant sagging. Likewise the 352 ?. Fronts are fine after 50000km.

Totally agree with you. Sorry I was suggesting a setup for Migdels VX.
352 is the front spring, just to clarify, not another option for the rear.

[kizbot Member Find all posts View Profile Close kizbot]

Kizbot and Daniel. Agree with that set up for GXL but mine is 5 seat GX. These are a a about 100kg lighter in the back because of no 3rd row seats and no rear air conditioning so the 327 Dobinsons sit too high when empty but they are a good spring which is why I put them back in for outback trips. Neither the 325 nor 327 rear springs have shown any significant sagging. Likewise the 352 ?. Fronts are fine after 50000km.

Yeah I have a GXL but removed rear seats (45kg) and put a false floor in (10kg)? hence why sits a bit high but not a problem in my humble opinion. If a GX is really that might lighter than yes it could be an issue. Either way Zordo will sort it out.

[Williamsheikspare Moderated member Find all posts View Profile Close Williamsheikspare]

I’m a brand new member so if te information I’m seeking is elsewhere please direct me accordingly. I have a 2022 VX Prado that I’m setting up as a general tourer but which will be my daily drive and won’t have a constant heavy load. Looking for people’s experiences and views on the following as ikve done a tonne of research and it’s doing my head in.

a) looking to replace the suspension to give me a 2” lift and GVM upgrade that will be limited by my axle load rating limits (approx 190kg increase). Not interested in a full 500kg increase as that will likely make the ride too harsh. Was leaning towards the Old Man Emu Nitrocharger Sport but have started to consider their BP51s after reading some material. Would to hear peoples experiences or recommendations for similar products.

b) looking at an Off-road Animal Toro bar which has a nice profile and isn’t as bulky or heavy as an ARB one. I understand it may not be as robust as the ARB/TJM ones but trying to balance needs as don’t plan to do a lot of night driving.

This car is good for Off road drining