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Just fitted Dobbo Springs and shocks. Smoother ride than the originals and firmer on corners.
Very happy so far.
Very happy so far.
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Greg - 08 D4D Prado,
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Is the spring length still just limited to shock travel?Originally posted by Anth120playdo View Post2010 Kakadu with all the usual stuff.... Build up thread below
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Greg, which springs did you fit?Originally posted by Corigator View Post[B]Steve[/B]
2010 Silver GXL Prado 150, D4D Auto, with a few non standard bitsComment
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They were Dobinsons, the softest ones they make with a 4.5cm lift. The rears were std weight + 60-200 kg. The rear does sit a little higher than the front, but that should settle once the weight goes onto them next week on my trip to the Simpson, or that's what the fitter said - an aqua colour if that helps.Last edited by Corigator; 20-09-2012, 01:59 PM.Greg - 08 D4D Prado,
Some trips done - Cape York, Fraser Island, Simpson Desert / Central Aust, Vic High Country.Comment
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Autoride Suspension do Billies and I think they match them with Dobinsons.NOW FOR SALE!!! - 2004 Silver GXL 3lt 4spd Auto - ARB Bullbar, Safari Snorkel, Redarc Dual Battery System, Cooper ST MAXX, Dark Tint, IPF900XS spots, Raised Bilstein/Kings Suspension/Firestone Airbags, Autosafe Cargo Barrier, Sandgrabbers, Rola Roof Rack Stuff, Insect Screen, Dust/Wind Deflectors, Sheepskin/Black Duck Seatcovers, GME TX3510, ARB underbonnet compressor, Allied Hammer Rims, ARB UVP, [url="http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?18043-Rock-sliders-steel-side-steps"]AJ Sliders[/url]Comment
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Would you go C59-302 in the front for a petrol 120 with alloy bar and nothing else? I was just reccomended the C59-300 by Malaga Springs and Suspension.Originally posted by Anth120playdo View PostComment
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Definitely C59-302 or you won't get enough lift. It's what I have.Comment
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I meant the bench or static height of the spring is longer, the longer it is on the bench the higher the vehicle will be unless the spring is softer.Originally posted by KAKADAZ View Post
once fitted to the strut, sure the spring is limited to the shock travel/full extension.Last edited by Anth120playdo; 20-09-2012, 05:26 PM.Comment
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i would recommend the c59-300 if someone had minimal accessories on the front.Originally posted by ApatheticEnd View Post
going from memery here: the only difference in the 2 springs is one is 10mm longer which = 15 to 20mm at the wheel.
arb steel bar steels 10mm, battery maybe 2mm at one side, winch 5mm with rope or 7 or 8mm with cable.
I run C59-314 they are very high, too high to be honest, 10mm longer again, I have a lightweight sov bar, rope winch and optima 34/78, so not too heavy at the front, if someone was critical to wanting minimum 50mm lift at front and had steel bar, big extra battery and cable winch I would maybe go the 314, but on mine its too much, its a bit of a test, we cant learn unless we try it!
302 are ideal, 314 are super duper, 300 are if u want a lift with no accessories or maybe just an alloy bar 1 light accessorie.Comment
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i got it... thanks mateOriginally posted by Anth120playdo View Post
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Interesting to hear, I haven't had work completed by them, just new that they stocked bilstein/dobinson
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No worries. They might be great and it's a supply price thing with these brands. It's good if nothing else to get a compare price. Best all up price I've gotten is $1950 so far. Even with Perth tax that does seem a bit high. We'll see what else I can find.Comment
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$1950 is high. I sell prado kit for a grand, add $300 to fit it. but im cheap so i recon $1500 fitted is what you should pay but those billies are dearer than the other brands of shocks i use.Comment
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I think Barry Curnow in Myaree does Bilstein,/Dobinson. He did some good work on my car a few years ago.[B]Steve[/B]
2010 Silver GXL Prado 150, D4D Auto, with a few non standard bitsComment
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