Hi all
I am looking to fit a suspension lift to my 150. I have read many threads and have found that most people are happy with their chosen kit. There are very few negative comments on any of the kits, maybe that is the rules of the forum, I am not sure. I have come from a JK Wrangler where the choice of shock and spring can make a massive difference to the ride quality and went through probably 4 different coils and shocks before settling on the right kit, which many others have done as well. I am not looking to do that again, hence my post
Are there any kits to stay away from.
I am looking at all brands, but am particularly interested in the Bilstein / Dobinson or King option. I have looked at the ARB kit as the safe bet, however my experience with ARB coils and shock in the JK is not positive, my mate has also installed the kit in his 150 and has now a 75mm lift in the rear and 35mm lift up front, using the exact coils that several ARB shops have recommended for me.
The rear Bilstein shocks seem a little short, but I have noticed many people using the 80series longer shock -I am not sure how these shocks designed for a heavier vehicle would effect the ride.
So are there any kits to stay away from, or do most kits provide similar ride characteristics, unlike my experience with the JK?
My truck is my daily drive, I tow a boat every couple of weeks with a draw bar weight of 75kg, and I load up and go camping probably six times a year.
Thanks
I am looking to fit a suspension lift to my 150. I have read many threads and have found that most people are happy with their chosen kit. There are very few negative comments on any of the kits, maybe that is the rules of the forum, I am not sure. I have come from a JK Wrangler where the choice of shock and spring can make a massive difference to the ride quality and went through probably 4 different coils and shocks before settling on the right kit, which many others have done as well. I am not looking to do that again, hence my post
Are there any kits to stay away from.
I am looking at all brands, but am particularly interested in the Bilstein / Dobinson or King option. I have looked at the ARB kit as the safe bet, however my experience with ARB coils and shock in the JK is not positive, my mate has also installed the kit in his 150 and has now a 75mm lift in the rear and 35mm lift up front, using the exact coils that several ARB shops have recommended for me.
The rear Bilstein shocks seem a little short, but I have noticed many people using the 80series longer shock -I am not sure how these shocks designed for a heavier vehicle would effect the ride.
So are there any kits to stay away from, or do most kits provide similar ride characteristics, unlike my experience with the JK?
My truck is my daily drive, I tow a boat every couple of weeks with a draw bar weight of 75kg, and I load up and go camping probably six times a year.
Thanks
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