Landcruiser Ute suspension.
Submitted: Wednesday, Sep 08, 2010 at 04:08
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Harry & Jan
Hello to all
I have a 2005 Landcruiser tray back which when towing our 18’0” van is well loaded, and with only 75,000 kms on the clock, have found the rear springs especially are now quite flat. It still has the standard suspension. I am looking for some advice as to what others have done and what results, good or bad, have been achieved as per suspension modifications to overcome this situation. I have been to ARB for a quote and they have recommended 200kg springs with nitro sport shocks and then maybe later the fitting of airbags to the rear. I have thought that maybe 400kg springs would be better straight up, but would be interested to hear what others have done or suggest for with this type of vehicle.
Regards, Harry.
Reply By: Mumbles & Mur - Wednesday, Sep 08, 2010 at 06:25
Wednesday, Sep 08, 2010 at 06:25
Hi Harry,
Have 07 model LC ute,19ft BT, and with full metal canopy and heaps of gear on board the GVM was exceeded.
Fitted Firestone bellows from new and with 60psi inflation the droop that developed from the additions was corrected, but not the legality.
Had an ARB 400kg certified upgrade installed and this took care of legal and insurance requirements and the ride and handling was not compromised.
I now run 20psi in bellows just to keep them inflated as manufacturers recommend and they would probably be superfluous to requirements but handy to have all the same.
Have a friend with your model LC, 22ft BT, same set up as mine and very happy with the lot.
Hope this info assists you.
Cheers, Ken
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Reply By: Brownie - Thursday, Sep 09, 2010 at 01:07
Thursday, Sep 09, 2010 at 01:07
Harry - I have 08 cruiser ute with canopy and 19 ft B/T. Had 400 kg OME springs and firestone bags fitted. I am quite happy with the ride ect but with the rise in the suspension it has greatly effected how well the van tows. I am not at all happy with it. I have been experimenting with various options with the hitch set up to overcome this, most of which have caused further problems - mainly causing the weight distribution bars to foul with the A frame. I think my solution now is to get a drop head for the tow hitch to lower my hook up point. I am more than happy with the suspension but not with the resulatant towing problems.
regards
Steve
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Reply By: Mumbles & Mur - Thursday, Sep 09, 2010 at 05:39
Thursday, Sep 09, 2010 at 05:39
Harry/Steve,
Yes, forgot to mention, the lift with the 400kg upgrade was 70mm at rear, 50mm at front but both have settled 30/20mm respectively after a few thou kms. Had to purchase a 100mm drop head hitch to allow forward incline on van and WDH to operate normally.
Cheers, Ken
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Reply By: Harry & Jan - Friday, Sep 10, 2010 at 03:32
Friday, Sep 10, 2010 at 03:32
Hello Ken and Steve.
Thank you both for your replies to my question. It is looking like I will do the 400kg OME suspension upgrade and hope that it only ends up about 40mm higher, once bedded in. I am already using the 100mm drop hitch which is on the bottom hole and this setup has the nose of the van slightly down and towing nicely. I feel that at 40mm, the van would be about level and I can probably live with that. With my existing setup,I need to have a lot of pressure on the weight distribution bars to counter the drop in the rear suspension and level the Ute, so am hoping with the new setup - the rear will not drop so much when hooked to the van.
Once again thanks for your responses. It has assisted me in my research into this problem. Safe travels to all and hope to see you out and about on the road one day.
Regards,
Harry.
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