150 Suspension measurements.

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Rim size 17"
Front strut. 12750 GR
Front coil. Toy065C

The coil is designed for 100kg constant load over the front. So it is the incorrect spring if you have nothing added over the front.
Not sure how 60mm droop is achieved as the 12750GR is not a long travel shock. Have you got new strut tops as well?

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The coil is designed for 100kg constant load over the front. So it is the incorrect spring if you have nothing added over the front.
Not sure how 60mm droop is achieved as the 12750GR is not a long travel shock. Have you got new strut tops as well?

The 65C is the spring that Ironman recommend for all diesels or petrol models with accessories and yes I did get new strut tops.

The diesel GXL is 80kg heavier than a petrol one and I think that the extra weight would be all in the engine bay so I guess that's why that spring is recommended for the diesel.

I've only done about 200ks since the install and it certainly feels nice to drive.

I appreciate your comments.

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OK, the strut tops will explain why you still have usable droop. However, 830mm is not really good for the CV's longevity. Have you got a photo of what your CV angles look like?

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OK, the strut tops will explain why you still have usable droop. However, 830mm is not really good for the CV's longevity. Have you got a photo of what your CV angles look like?

Photo of driveshaft and cv's

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Take a photo at full droop and check for cv binding by rotating both front wheels by hand.

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There is no binding of CV's at full droop

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Before: Front 744mm Rear 764mm After: Front 787mm Rear 824mm (43mm lift front, 60mm lift rear)
Old man Emu setup:
Front Coil Springs (1 pair x 2885)
Rear Coil Springs (1 pair x 2889)
Nitrocharger Sport Strut (2 x 90010)
Rear Nitrocharger Sport Shock (2 x 60080)
Fitted: ARB steel bar, Dual battery, Steel roof rack, LRA 126L aux tank and Evakool 60L fridge.
After the lift the front CV's look dead level so no real worry with them. Only weighty addition to go on is ARB protection steps (no brush rails).

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Hey Guys

Here are my results for the Prado 2014 150 Series; Altitude (Single 80lt tank with 20lt)

Front
Bilstein BE5-A712
Kingspring KTFR-101HD

Rear
Bilstein BE5-A715
Kingspring KTRR-102

Stock Factory with Toyota tow bar (11k km)
FL-750mm DroopFL-845mm RL-780mm DroopRL-895mm
FR-750mm DroopFR-845mm RR-780mm DroopRR-890mm


TJM T3 Bull Bar, Spot lights & Antenna with Toyota tow bar (20k km)
FL-735mm DroopFL-845mm RL-780mm DroopRL-895mm
FR-740mm DroopFR-845mm RR-780mm DroopRR-890mm


TJM T3 Bull Bar, Spot lights & Antenna with Toyota tow bar & 2" Lift with Polyair Bags 5psi (21k km)
FL-810mm DroopFL-855mm RL-835mm DroopRL-915mm
FR-815mm DrropFR-865mm RR-840mm DroopRR-915mm


Results after 2" lift

FL +60mm DroopFL +10mm RL +55mm DroopRL +20mm
FR +65mm DroopFR +20mm RR +60mm DroopRR +25mm

Cheers

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Just fitted OME 50mm lift kit with 200kg rear springs
Front - 90001/2885
Rear -60090/2898

Before:
755/755
793/786

Now:
820/820
860/860

Total lift is 65mm front and 70mm rear.

However waiting on dual battery and winch install for front to drop it back down, and when camper is loaded rear drops to about 45-50mm


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Be careful of your CVs until you fit the heavy stuff. That is a lot of lift. How is the droop?

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Haven't measured droop yet. However CV's are only very very slightly off dead level as it is.


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Braugham,
Have you got 18" rims?
The 200kg rear springs is for a constant load and not meant to be used for stock standard weight at the back. Do measure your droop to ensure the longevity of your shocks.

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150 Suspension measurements.

Nah 17" standard rims. Installed the heavy springs as we tow a heavy Towball weight camper and wanted to avoid airbags. Sits great with the camper on. Also planning to add water tank under rear.


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This is front wheel straight on, unloaded as yet (no dual battery or winch yet. .


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What's easiest way to measure droop? Just Jack car up until wheels off ground?


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