Suspension Kits from the UK

[Ace]

Hi all, i have been doing some research on the web using some of the suppliers which advertise in LROI. I found one supplier that does 3in Lift kits for Disco/fenders the works. The kit comes with 4 springs, and 4 Pro Comp ES9000 shock absorbers. All up after the exchange rate the kits comes to a little over $500 after before tax. Add a little for postage and this is pretty cheap.

Here is the link, 5th item down the list click on the icon on the left of the column for a pic.

http://www.mm-4x4.com/Shop/index.htm

My question, has anyone had any experience with pro comp shocks? Are they any good. They do sell biltsteins, so i have asked if they can substitute the pro comps for the bilsteins and i will make up the extra cost. For 2in lift shocks and bilsteins here in aus will cost me $1200 plus so this price is looking good.

Also, will i need to modify anything to accomodate the lift and maintain what i can of the on road handling? ie castor bushes etc.

Thanks, Matt

[disco95]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>$500 after before tax[/b][/quote]
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You may have to have a good look at shiping. It costs us $22 per kilo to send things to Italy.

[Ace]

Originally posted by disco95
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>$500 after before tax

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You may have to have a good look at shiping. It costs us $22 per kilo to send things to Italy.[/b][/quote]

Sorry meant before tax. Have asked them for a full quote including shipping to sydney as an example. Even if i allowed $200 for postage thats still cheaper than here, and i cant find anyone in Aus who does 3in lifted srpings, all i get told is 2in's is as high as you can go. Matt

[Hobes]

Originally posted by Ace+--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Ace)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-disco95
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>$500 after before tax

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You may have to have a good look at shiping. It costs us $22 per kilo to send things to Italy.[/b][/quote]

Sorry meant before tax. Have asked them for a full quote including shipping to sydney as an example. Even if i allowed $200 for postage thats still cheaper than here, and i cant find anyone in Aus who does 3in lifted srpings, all i get told is 2in's is as high as you can go. Matt[/b][/quote]

Dobinsons springs here in Rockhampton will make whatever length springs you want

[Ralf_the_RR]

There's a guy on Outer Limits that does 3" springs.
He uses the name 4wd stuff, and can be contacted at shanetamie@bigpond.com.

Here's an example of his info:
http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/PHP_Modules/...ght=spring+lift

[incisor]

i run the procomp shocks on my shorty with the parabolics, extended travel... they cost about $100 each locally.

been good so far, been on there for 18 months or more now and they have done a bit work on a few tracks around the place... :wink:

[one_iota]

Ace,

From what I have read castor angles will be challenged at 3" (My steering is a little vague at 2") so cranked radius arms will probably need to be added to the list. Vibrations might also occur so maybe double cardon jointed drive shafts should be added as well. Brake lines as well?

[Ace]

Might be wiser to stick with a 2in then. I have asked the suppliers the same questions sp i will see what they say. I am also pricing up the kit the Mark used on the A 4x4 Is Born 100in, it comes with radius arms, strenghtend shock towers the lot, will compare that. That might be a bit of overkill but i want to set the disco up so that it can easily handle the stuff i throw at it, and i want it to be a good of road as my budget will allow. Matt

[HSVRangie]

For info:

Frieght to Aust from UK Air. (Economy TNT)
0-30KG
Basic charge $92.00
pluss $/KG $9.02
Plus Import fee $50.00
plus paper handle fee $20.00
plus Duty of 5-10% on purchase price
Plus 10% GST on total of above.

If les than $250.00 customs usually allow through with no fees or duty.

Michael.

[Reads90]

Originally posted by Ace
Hi all, i have been doing some research on the web using some of the suppliers which advertise in LROI. I found one supplier that does 3in Lift kits for Disco/fenders the works. The kit comes with 4 springs, and 4 Pro Comp ES9000 shock absorbers. All up after the exchange rate the kits comes to a little over $500 after before tax. Add a little for postage and this is pretty cheap.

Here is the link, 5th item down the list click on the icon on the left of the column for a pic.

http://www.mm-4x4.com/Shop/index.htm

My question, has anyone had any experience with pro comp shocks? Are they any good. They do sell biltsteins, so i have asked if they can substitute the pro comps for the bilsteins and i will make up the extra cost. For 2in lift shocks and bilsteins here in aus will cost me $1200 plus so this price is looking good.

Also, will i need to modify anything to accomodate the lift and maintain what i can of the on road handling? ie castor bushes etc.

Thanks, Matt

My brother has them on his 4.2 V8 90. They are good but too soft so on corners it is a bit of a handful compaired to mine on the Old Man Emu.s . His sits higher but is no where near as good on the road.
As you can see by the pic below they are procomp blue. Ok off road and do tend to drop and give him good axel movement