GU 50mm lift

[macca777]

Hi guys
newbee that has come from the dark side(toyota)
looking for some input re springs shocks to suit my 2005 4.2 patrol
wanting a 50mm lift .steel bar with winch dual batts fridge in rear .towing jayco eagle.
we mainly go camping and driving through the high country with a bit of touring thrown in so a good all round suspension would be nice any info will help
cheers macca

[nissannewby]

Old man emu All the way. it does cost slightly more but its well worth it in the long run. I have OME on both my patrols and cant fault them both have done in excess of 100k with no dramas.

[threedogs]

Hi, from the dark side as well, i've had EFS 2" fitted 80,000k later ,it's still like new

[Steve4wdin]

I got Dobinson springs and koni shocks. Talk to " Zordo Suspension" I got mine delivered from bris to syd cheaper than I could get in sydney and he seems fair dinkum

[Dingo55]

Not trying to be smug, but you will usually get what you pay for. Had both Dobinson & OME on my 4.2 wagon for touring. For a 50mm lift both good but OME better for me - more expensive than Dobinson but available throughout Oz if I need replacements or service, better quality than Dobinson IMHO.

[Tonks]

G'Day Macca, i Have a 2004 GU111 4.2 and also in the market for aftermarket suspension, have done some research and i'm going with OME as they are everywhere, and if needed replaced very easily,

I got a Quote for $ 1400 Supplied & Fitted and includes steering dampner as well,

Well worth it for that price i reckon,

Cheers Tonks.

[daggy]

Mine is a 2006 with alloy bar, duel battery. I went with EFS 70kg front springs and 100kg rear springs (all 2" lift), EFS Elite shocks, EFS Extreme steering dampner, caster correction bushes and air bags. All fitted for about $2100 including wheel alignment. I'm really happy with the set up. Along with the brand ensure that you spring weights are for what you would usually carry and not just once a year. Anything oversprung will decrease your happiness.

[oncedisturbed]

I have the OME 2" kit on 33's with my 2009 GU 4.8 jobby, works well for what I do

[macca777]

Thanks guys that helps narrowing it down i can now start to get some quotes
cheers macca

[scotty83]

I got Dobinson springs and koni shocks. Talk to " Zordo Suspension" I got mine delivered from bris to syd cheaper than I could get in sydney and he seems fair dinkum

John from Zordo's is great. Excellent knowledge and heaps of different brands to choose from and advice on which one will suite you. Asks all the right questions about your needs. Couldn't recommend him enough.

I have a 50mm Kit of springs and shocks from Zordo's: Ironman FoamCell Constant load. Love them.

[BusaKaine]

I agree, John's excellent top bloke, sensational work.

[Dingo55]

x 2 on Zordo for professional assistance

[dsmith]

I ebay purchased a 2" (50mm) Tough Dog lift kit that comprised of 4x springs and 4x foam cell shocks. I decided to go for this setup for two reasons. Firstly 4WD Action Magazine did a comparison and found the Tough Dog foam cell shocks to be the best, the comparison appeared to be fairly thorough and they published their data which supported their opinion. Secondly I found an ebay shop selling the kit for $999. I fitted it myself which was easy and I've had no dramas with it.

One thing to watch out for is if you are going to buy offset bushes for the radius arms, don't buy cheap ebay ones because they flog out really easily. I made that mistake and have since replaced them after 10,000km after they were so stuffed the rubber began to disintegrate.

[IronSparks]

How about the Ironman Foam cell shocks and springs?

[scotty83]

I have these and they have been great so far.. Constant Load Version.