Suspension upgrade

[Black150]

Can you give an indication on price installed?

Over 3k from memory, but I was getting a lot of work done at the same time so the figure could be wrong.

[Grinbot]

Thanks TuesdayMarky, that is music to my ears.

[TuesdayMarky]

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I've got nearly the same set-up as you in terms of accessories (no water tank or side steps) and I put the same Dobinsons kit you've listed in a couple of years ago. Haven't looked back, it's perfect for my needs. I found that before I installed some (Drifta) drawers it was a bit of a rough ride when unloaded, but when there's gear in the back it settles really nicely and the ride is great.
If I had my time again i'd install the same. That's my two cents anyway.

[Grinbot]

I think I'm about to get this Dobinsons kit (40mm lift) installed:

- Front: C59-352 springs (50-100Kg), IMS59-50700 internal monotube
- Rear: C59-327 springs (100-300Kg), IMS59-50701 internal monotube

The main weight I have: TJM outback steel bullbar, dual battery, Drifta drawers (and I leave a bit of hear in them) in the back. No winch. Also: roof rack, stainless steel water tank at back, steel side steps.

Before I buy, I thought I'd see if anyone will tell me I'm making a mistake? :-)

I know the Bilstein/Dobinson combo is the favourite, but I like the idea of getting it done at the one place, and the Dobinsons in Adelaide seems well regarded.

I was also thinking of OME too, but Dobinsons seems to have a better suited package.

This is the Dobinsons catalogue for the Prado:
https://www.dobinsonsprings.com/edoc...ta/TOY-100.pdf

Thanks!

[SouthernLights]

OME BP-51. Has performed well in all situations.

Can you give an indication on price installed?

[SouthernLights]

just put the Dobbinsons MRR on. with their springs
very happy so far
on and off road is great

Can you give an indication on price installed?

[mjrandom]

Did you ask John about Ironman foam cell pros?

[Mcogs]

Only problem is there is no stock of Zordo Bilsteins until June. Any other recommendations in their place? A lot of the research here relates to Bilsteins that are either no longer available or mismatched. How about cheap foam cells by ArchM?

[LittleAndy]

Zordo is awesome, just got upgrade from him, dobsons/bilsteins, couldn't be happier

[Atherton]

From Zordo. He will ship.

+1

John is great to deal with and offers excellent customer service (from personal experience).

Hey Zordo,
Any idea where i can get one of these suspension combos online or in Sydney/South coast NSW?
Or should i just buy each component directly from Bilstein/Dobinson?
2017 D-4D GXL, ARB summit bar, no winch (yet), Steel roof rack, Aux Batt in rear with Drifta draws. Not Towing (yet)
Thanks in Advance
Slice

From Zordo. He will ship.

[Slice]

Hi mate.
Just reread your first post.
Go with C59-352 & C59-327 coils & depending on the towball weight you may need airbags.
Be aware the 24-173032-1 only has one useable groove.
When I sell these shocks I supply them with 3 extra grooves.

Prado suspensions is pretty easy to install yourself. There is thread in the 120 section & I offer day or night phone support for my customers.
Cheers

Hey Zordo,
Any idea where i can get one of these suspension combos online or in Sydney/South coast NSW?
Or should i just buy each component directly from Bilstein/Dobinson?
2017 D-4D GXL, ARB summit bar, no winch (yet), Steel roof rack, Aux Batt in rear with Drifta draws. Not Towing (yet)
Thanks in Advance
Slice

I’m looking to purchase a 2018 Prado and currently researching suspension so looking for some feedback.

I’ve current got OME on my 120 series and they’ve been fantastic. However, I’m thinking about the BP51’s.

Does anyone have the BP51’s and are they really that much better to justify the additional cost?

We do a variety of 4x4 work - beach, dirt roads, hilly climbing work. Want to do Cape York and then Simpson’s particularly over next 12 to 18 months.

See here for BP-51 info
https://www.pradopoint.com.au/forum/...d-information=
https://www.pradopoint.com.au/forum/...1?40154-BP-51=
https://www.pradopoint.com.au/forum/...P-51-feedback=

[Roksy18]

I’m looking to purchase a 2018 Prado and currently researching suspension so looking for some feedback.

I’ve current got OME on my 120 series and they’ve been fantastic. However, I’m thinking about the BP51’s.

Does anyone have the BP51’s and are they really that much better to justify the additional cost?

We do a variety of 4x4 work - beach, dirt roads, hilly climbing work. Want to do Cape York and then Simpson’s particularly over next 12 to 18 months.

[mjrandom]

So which wheels/offset are these 35s on?