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  1. 20th February 2016, 02:29 AM #1
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    New suspension ?

    Currently have Ome on the d2a springs on rear

    Came with car when I bought but there rooted now feels like cars going to spin out and flip over going 100km

    Car is stock other then lift larger tires 31s? Not sure could be wrong " no bull bar no heavy loads

    I was recommended from my mechanic terra firmer 2inch kit medium load

    Car is more for touring and to drive around town.. Taken off road 1-2 a year


    Just after some personal experience and recommendations of set ups others have that may be similar to my need ? As I'm not to sure about suspension and don't want to get a set up that I don't like and isn't comfortable

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  2. 20th February 2016, 05:09 AM #2
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    Also needs to be a comfy ride for the Misses and baby to cruise in
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  3. 20th February 2016, 07:05 AM #3
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  4. 20th February 2016, 09:26 AM #4
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    Did it have SLS and has it been converted to coil?






    It sounds more like just your shock absorbers have failed than needing a lift. I mean a lift is great but not necessary. If you are happy with the ride height and it just bounces around then that's what the shock absorbers are there to stop.
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  5. 20th February 2016, 09:28 AM #5
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    I'm guessing you mean it has OEM (ie standard factory fitment) coil springs on the rear, rather than OME (Old Man Emu - by ARB) lifted springs.
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  7. 20th February 2016, 03:45 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Slunnie View Post
    I'm guessing you mean it has OEM (ie standard factory fitment) coil springs on the rear, rather than OME (Old Man Emu - by AR lifted springs.
    No it does have old man emu on it

    Was fitted about 60,000km and car currently has 160,000
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  8. 20th February 2016, 03:48 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by joel0407 View Post
    Did it have SLS and has it been converted to coil?






    It sounds more like just your shock absorbers have failed than needing a lift. I mean a lift is great but not necessary. If you are happy with the ride height and it just bounces around then that's what the shock absorbers are there to stop.
    It's just the s model so came with coils front and rear as far as I know ?and 5 seat..

    Thought 7 seat had sls standard ?

    If I look at the front of the car the left side front is lower then the right so guessing its sagging also ?
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  9. 20th February 2016, 03:50 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift View Post
    cant beat air for comfort,
    and load carrying.
    Can you convert these to front and rear air bags?

    How would this work ? And is it quiet expensive ? Don't think we will have this car for more then a year or 2 more
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  10. 23rd February 2016, 06:23 AM #10
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    You can convert to a rear airbag factory setup though it is quite a job with lots of bits to add in. Front is not doable. A set of Kings coils in HD standard height, which actually appear to lift about an inch, are a very good option. Retains a good level of comfort with extra load ability. I combined these with Bilstien shocks. For me this combo is quite good for everyday driving with the odd off road.
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