What suspension and lift to go for on the 150???

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Re: What suspension and lift to go for on the 150???

That is a good price for the OME, is it better hard to tell without running two cars back to back, what u have got with the OME is a lot of guys on this forum running the OME with no issues!! positive!!! and the after sales service of buying equipment from a company that has dealers all over oz if their were to be an issue and has tested/ matched the equipment to the vehicle. My past experience is that you have a 50000 dollar vehicle if u scimp now it will cost u later.

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Re: What suspension and lift to go for on the 150???

When lifted suspension is fitted,should longer travel shocks and struts be used? If they do I gather the springs should be longer as well.

I am starting to find out that the above is maybe why there is a difference in lift kit prices.

In the Trekmaster kit the shocks, struts and springs and the same length as the standard Prado ones. But Ironman claim their shocks and struts are longer than standard to allow for the lift and keep wheel travel. I haven't yet asked about the OME kits.

Anyone know?

Thanks
Ron

[Mark from Brisbane Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Mark from Brisbane]

Re: What suspension and lift to go for on the 150???

Have chosen Bilstein with Kings Springs, also adding air bags as well...fitted with all that $1800...I am happy with that and they will go onb in a few weeks, 50 Ml lift added in that as well.

I am now set for the Flinders, Ooodnadatta Track, Simpson and Birdsville Track in July-August

Can I ask who you ended up going with?

Southside Suspension at Underwood...sorry for the delay in replying

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[quote=Mark from Brisbane]

Have chosen Bilstein with Kings Springs, also adding air bags as well...fitted with all that $1800...I am happy with that and they will go onb in a few weeks, 50 Ml lift added in that as well.

I am now set for the Flinders, Ooodnadatta Track, Simpson and Birdsville Track in July-August

Can I ask who you ended up going with?

Southside Suspension at Underwood...sorry for the delay in replying[/quote:38o7i63c]

Cheers mate. Could you let us know how they are, ie. How much lift actually achieved and ride quality.

Louie

[Mark from Brisbane Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Mark from Brisbane]

Re: What suspension and lift to go for on the 150???

Louie

Done and dusted (last Friday)

70Ml at front
50 Mls at rear

BUT looks a lot higher (although the tape can't lie)

As mentioned I added PolyAir bags as well.....they are currentlyy sitting at 6PSI but go to 30......I don't think they will make any difference, just make it more even when the load goes on.

Must say it looks bloody impressive.....will tell you how it works after I head to Coffs harbour for the Easter break.

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Re: What suspension and lift to go for on the 150???

When lifted suspension is fitted,should longer travel shocks and struts be used? If they do I gather the springs should be longer as well.

I am starting to find out that the above is maybe why there is a difference in lift kit prices.

In the Trekmaster kit the shocks, struts and springs and the same length as the standard Prado ones. But Ironman claim their shocks and struts are longer than standard to allow for the lift and keep wheel travel. I haven't yet asked about the OME kits.

Anyone know?

Thanks
Ron

Have a look at this which contains different suspension specs for the 120 from the 3rd party brands. Although they are for the 120, the 150 components would be similar.

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Re: What suspension and lift to go for on the 150???

Louie

Done and dusted (last Friday)

70Ml at front
50 Mls at rear

BUT looks a lot higher (although the tape can't lie)

As mentioned I added PolyAir bags as well.....they are currentlyy sitting at 6PSI but go to 30......I don't think they will make any difference, just make it more even when the load goes on.

Must say it looks bloody impressive.....will tell you how it works after I head to Coffs harbour for the Easter break.

Those figures are really good. Be interested to see what the figures are after they settle.

Louie

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I went back this morning and after a bit of talking, i've got the HD's i originally wanted on the highest cir-clip.

Could someone please explain to me what is meant by the highest circlip. I'm looking at installing the exact same system after doing my own research and wanted to know what is meant by this.

Cheers,

Chris.

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Just had the TJM XGS gold fitted yesterday with the Polyair bags - 60 mm lift and the whole car is totally transformed. Best thing I've done to the car so far...

[Darren253* Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Darren253*]

Could someone please explain to me what is meant by the highest circlip. I'm looking at installing the exact same system after doing my own research and wanted to know what is meant by this.

Cheers,

Chris.

The Bilstein struts have three positions to mount the lower spring seat. The seat is held in place as it butts up against the cir-clip. Each off the seat positions will give you a different ride height with approximately 5mm difference between each one. Center being neutral, top being +5mm and bottom being -5mm.

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Awesome, thanks for clearing that up for me Daz. How do you find the Bilstein/Lovells combo? Hangin out to get my hands on the suspension and get it fitted!!!