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  • Rear coils and shocks Prado KZJ95W

    I own a Prado (1KZ-TE)+(KZJ95W) 1997 model.

    I have recently replaced the rear coil springs with Toyota coil springs (part no: 48231-6A450) and fitted Tokico shockabsorbers. I did this as the rear was "bottoming" every time I went over a 3" to 4" road bumb. Unfortunately this did not help as the "bottoming" continued.

    I have shown the vehicle to the OME and King Springs dealers in Colombo and they say that the coils are too soft. On a test done by the Kings dealer, he showed me that the space between the rear bump stopper and the axel was only about 3/4" with a load of three person in the back seat with a full tank of diesel.

    OME coil springs/shockabsorbers are relatively more expensive than King coil springs (part no: KTRR-59)/Rancho shockabsorbers (RS5000).

    I shall be very grateful if I can receive expert views on which combination I should use. I have already spent quite a bit on Toyota/Tokico and I do now wish to make the wrong decision.

    Thank you

    Regards - Ekendra
    Ekendra (4S7EF)
    1997 Prado 1KZte/KZJ95W

  • #2
    Hi Ekendra. If you are travelling fully loaded most of the time, check out the dobi's. They do not sag but give a hard ride when empty. I find they are great when towing but would not fit them again as most of my work is with an empty vehicle. Cheers.
    2005 100 Series Landcruiser. 4.2 T/D 5 speed auto. LTD c/w AHC/Leather etc.

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    • #3
      If you like the soft ride, then you need a longer spring than the one from Toyota to stop the shock bottoming out.
      If you want a firmer ride, then you'll need a firmer spring and possibly a longer spring.
      It is best that you get a matched spring and shock so that you don't damage the shock and the combination is right for the load you are carrying.

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      • #4
        Thanks Guys!

        The issue in Sri Lanka is that the choices are rather limited when it comes to 4x4 off-road suspension parts! Its either King/Rancho or OME. King/Rancho products are usually available ex-stock while OME has to be pre-ordered with a 6 to 8 weeks delay. OME products are more expensive too, but that is not the criteria if I can get hold of the correct combination.

        I will use my vehicle most of the time on good roads with a load of about 30kgs in the back. Off-road trips will be about thrice a year into our national parks (with loads of around 40 to 50kgs + a tow bar) which have reasonably good dust roads. Some parks have sandy roads while some, during the rainy period can become very muddy and boggy!

        Regards - Ekendra
        ekendraed
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        Last edited by ekendraed; 04-05-2011, 02:06 AM.
        Ekendra (4S7EF)
        1997 Prado 1KZte/KZJ95W

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