Good on you Bianca for lending the Subie - my head is now Hilux but my heart still belongs to Subaru (10 of them) - I’m still kitting out canopy for my Dual cab 2010 Hilux - so far standard suspension looks good - I’ve been testing all items against my weight criteria test - 27l Engel Fridge, Amptron 100ah battery, your slide out pantry and dual burner camp stove - will be interesting to see what happens with 24 Zero Stealth low profile tent - John in SA
What Koni series shock did you go for? I have the big 90 Raid on the rear of my D40 Navara and I love them, especially as I have full rebound adjustment, are hydraulic and long travel. Don’t have them on the front yet, but will be changing to them shortly and really looking forwards to a more balanced setup.
is it a 2 inch lift and has it created any drive shaft issues at rear ? any spacers being used or diff siff to correct angles ? i got a west coast suspension 2 inch lift and have been very happy with but cant floor it from a standstill without tailshaft clunking .otherwise very good especially with a decent load ,300kg springs for towing and load
Yeah this worked out to be a 2" lift, although I got a lot more in the rear due to sagged factory leafs and the weight of the canopy haha. Haven't had any issues with the rear drive shaft luckily with no spacers or diff adjustment.
Hi Michael, the springs are Dobinson L39-032-R leafs and TB39-1551 torsions. Leafs are constant load 420kg and torsions are their "heavy duty" model (to support additional weight such as the bullbar, sidesteps, 2nd batt etc).
Hey mate do you happen to know what part number for the koni 82 might be ? I can't find any that specificy pj/pk or bt50 .. as I I have an 08 bt50 and wouldn't mind getting my hands on some as I'm looking at a 2" lift and want decent shocks
Hi mate, I believe it was technically a 2” lift over factory although I got quite a bit more in the rear due to sagged factory springs while the front stayed similar (factory torsions were wound up). This resulted in levelling the car out rather than the tail sagging which was great
Hey mate, how is it as a daily now without the canopy on? Really considering a similar setup as you (canopy on for trips only) but unsure how harsh the ride would be on the bitumen when unloaded. Thanks :)
Hi mate, it is quite rough in the back when the canopy is off to be honest - still better than the original setup but definitely more comfortable with the canopy on
@@explorebound thanks, this is weighing in on my decision. Perhaps a parabolic leaf would help ride comfort with/without canopy. But 500kg is probably pushing it. Anyway nice setup
Good on you Bianca for lending the Subie - my head is now Hilux but my heart still belongs to Subaru (10 of them) - I’m still kitting out canopy for my Dual cab 2010 Hilux - so far standard suspension looks good - I’ve been testing all items against my weight criteria test - 27l Engel Fridge, Amptron 100ah battery, your slide out pantry and dual burner camp stove - will be interesting to see what happens with 24 Zero Stealth low profile tent - John in SA
Yeah Baldivis 🤙
Great video. It serves its purpose thats all u need.
Next mod, removing those front bucket seats off the wrx and install them into the ranger 😂😉
Must feel like a new car now 😂
Haha, she sure does!!
your spine must thank you after running bottomed out stock suspension for so long lol
Nice, looks way more stable as well!
Thanks mate, sure is!
What Koni series shock did you go for?
I have the big 90 Raid on the rear of my D40 Navara and I love them, especially as I have full rebound adjustment, are hydraulic and long travel.
Don’t have them on the front yet, but will be changing to them shortly and really looking forwards to a more balanced setup.
Hi Tor, their 82 series were the compatable models for the Ranger - super happy with them so far!
is it a 2 inch lift and has it created any drive shaft issues at rear ? any spacers being used or diff siff to correct angles ? i got a west coast suspension 2 inch lift and have been very happy with but cant floor it from a standstill without tailshaft clunking .otherwise very good especially with a decent load ,300kg springs for towing and load
Yeah this worked out to be a 2" lift, although I got a lot more in the rear due to sagged factory leafs and the weight of the canopy haha. Haven't had any issues with the rear drive shaft luckily with no spacers or diff adjustment.
Do you get alpt of feedback from the road with these shocks compared the others???
I didn't notice much difference in road feedback to be honest, but definitely handles the bumps a lot better!
Hi mate
Thanks for the vid
What are the specifications on the front and rear springs please.
What are the load ratings?
Thanks
Mick
Hi Michael, the springs are Dobinson L39-032-R leafs and TB39-1551 torsions. Leafs are constant load 420kg and torsions are their "heavy duty" model (to support additional weight such as the bullbar, sidesteps, 2nd batt etc).
Just one question mate .
Does it sit level ?
My front sits way lower than the rear lol looks like crap that's after getting it done.
Sure does mate, pretty much spot on. That's until the canopy is removed then it's a bit high in the rear as you'd expect haha.
Bianca seems nice :)
Hey mate do you happen to know what part number for the koni 82 might be ? I can't find any that specificy pj/pk or bt50 .. as I I have an 08 bt50 and wouldn't mind getting my hands on some as I'm looking at a 2" lift and want decent shocks
What Dobinson spring set is now on the Ranger?
Hi Bruno, I had the Dobinson L39-032-R leafs and TB39-1551 torsions fitted 🙂
Was this just a upgrade or a lift
Hi mate, I believe it was technically a 2” lift over factory although I got quite a bit more in the rear due to sagged factory springs while the front stayed similar (factory torsions were wound up). This resulted in levelling the car out rather than the tail sagging which was great
is that lifted with the springs?
Yeah it was technically a 2” lift but worked out closer to 3” in the rear
Hey mate, how is it as a daily now without the canopy on? Really considering a similar setup as you (canopy on for trips only) but unsure how harsh the ride would be on the bitumen when unloaded. Thanks :)
Hi mate, it is quite rough in the back when the canopy is off to be honest - still better than the original setup but definitely more comfortable with the canopy on
@@explorebound thanks, this is weighing in on my decision. Perhaps a parabolic leaf would help ride comfort with/without canopy. But 500kg is probably pushing it. Anyway nice setup
Considering what you done with the lift off canopy & suspension with the ranger - is there anything you’d do diffferent now with the dmax?
What size tyres 33s ?
Hi mate, they’re 32s
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