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  • Yep, Vcat or consumer affairs could have been used in this situation.


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    • Customer service is everything.
      I had a terrible experience with an ARB product whilst on a remote trip.
      I was fuming when i arrived back at the store a few week later, but they sorted me out and i left the store smiling.
      ARB has my business until the end of days now as I know how they handle warranty work.
      They are professional.
      HERS - KZJ120, BILSTIEN / KINGS, AMTS GEAR, RHINO GEAR, OUTBACK DRAWERS ETC ETC ETC
      MINE - HDJ78 RV TROOPY. 1HDFTE. TWIN FACTORY LOCKERS. STEINBAUER POWER. OME LIFT. BEAST.

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      • Hi All,

        I have a 2009 Kakadu, and was wondering after reading all this. what everyone recommends I do in regards to lifting my 4wd? I have bulbar and winch on the front and it sits very low. I cant find many other options that going with caloffroad for this vehicle. please help

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        • Originally posted by Matt WA View Post
          what everyone recommends I do in regards to lifting my 4wd?
          The recommendation is, if you want a good result and a peaceful life, stay away from CalOffroad.

          Use ARB, TJM, or if you have mechanical expertise go with amts Bilstein/Kings group buy:

          http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...lift-group-buy
          2008 D4D M6 GXL [MT ATZ-P3][Whitey's Ironman 45710FE/45682FE+KTFR101H/Dob487][extended Roadsafe links][Polyairs][DBA T3/T2][amts diffdrop & recovery points][Tin175's stone guards][Bushskins BashPlate][ARB Sahara][IPF 900s][Snorkel][WindCheetah][MaxTrax][IC-440][Parrot Asteroid][ARB Fridge][Lifestyle 2nd Row Fridge Mount][ARB Compressor][Thumper][SandGrabbers][Cargo Barrier][Tigerz Awning][MCC Rear Bar]

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          • Agree - there is nothing special or different about CalOffroad's stuff that sets it significant aprt from anything else out there... and the bottom line is they are hard to deal with remotely so even if they are willing to work with you to exchange spring etc. till its right, it will be a very long and drawn out process...

            I would also reccomend you get on board with the group buy - save yourself a ton of cash, deal with a vendor who will look after you and if you do want the other little fancy bits like shiny extended sway bar links etc. then you can just purchase then seperatley from most places.
            2010 GXL V6 - Point Cook, Victoria
            Gavin

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            • Feedback on the Bilstein Struts - Only about 3000Klms and one 4x4 weekend through the high country and one of the struts is already showing signs of leeking oil :-( not major leakage but a clear mark of oil residue formed around the top of the Strut...

              Time to start filling up the piggy bank to save up for something different me thinks... Something with threaded shock body for easy height adjustment would be next choice.
              2010 GXL V6 - Point Cook, Victoria
              Gavin

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              • Warranty?

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                • Lol. * gets popcorn*


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                  • Originally posted by zerosecta View Post
                    Feedback on the Bilstein Struts - Only about 3000Klms and one 4x4 weekend through the high country and one of the struts is already showing signs of leeking oil :-( not major leakage but a clear mark of oil residue formed around the top of the Strut...

                    Time to start filling up the piggy bank to save up for something different me thinks... Something with threaded shock body for easy height adjustment would be next choice.
                    You got to try and return it.......

                    All jokes aside, sorry to hear its leaking after all your dramas!!
                    kenny5000
                    Advanced Member
                    Last edited by kenny5000; 24-05-2015, 08:33 PM.

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                    • Cut my loss's long long time ago on this one Boy's - Rightly or Wrongly....

                      I'll just seek alternatle options to get sorted now and pay accordingly
                      2010 GXL V6 - Point Cook, Victoria
                      Gavin

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                      • Originally posted by zerosecta View Post
                        Cut my loss's long long time ago on this one Boy's - Rightly or Wrongly....

                        I'll just seek alternatle options to get sorted now and pay accordingly
                        Zerosecta,

                        Thanks for sharing your drama's here. You've done so well to keep the emotion out of your posts when I can imagine you'd want to let RIP!

                        When you're new to 4wdriving and the endless accessories you need, think you need, don't need but think you need, mates tell you that you need, posts like yours can help us all avoid the rotters out there that take advantage.

                        Well done on persisting and you'd have never seen you money if it all went back. Hope you get the leak sorted.

                        Just so everyone here is clear, based on this experience, never never never never never go to Cal off-road. Like ever.
                        vxdaz
                        Junior Member
                        Last edited by vxdaz; 26-05-2015, 08:58 PM. Reason: Grammar as usual
                        2014 VX, White, TJM Bullbar, Xray Vision HID driving lights, Hayman Reese Towbar, Tekonsha P3 brake controller, dobinsons lift, Coopers LT ATs

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                        • I have a Cal Offroad kit. The main thing I found annoying was how hard to get hold of they could be. You call and you get an office lady, not someone who is useful for any questions you have. Being an idiot, when I installed the fronts, I put the spring seat on upside down, so it sat way too high and was too hard.

                          Now, it is much better, however I think it still sits a bit high in the front.

                          However, being in Perth, it is too hard to deal with them from this far away. In the future, I'm just going to a local place and will save myself the trouble.
                          2009 150 VX | TJM T13 Bull Bar | TJM bash guard | Dobinsons springs and Bilstein shocks | American Racing AR901 17" wheels | MT STZ 285/70R17

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                          • Hi all,
                            Just read through this thread and I feel you pain.
                            I thought the Toughdog stuff I put in was average, but cal sounds bloody tragic.
                            Hope it all ends well.
                            2009 150 GXL V6 Auto. Ironman deluxe bullbar, uniden uhf, ironman awning, roof mounted solar panel, softdog suspension, adjustable upper control arms, lightforce 240 spotlights, 265/70/17 Hancook Dynapro's, Sidewinder dual battery system, Maxtrax, Engel fridge, ARB draw system, Ironman Snorkel, Roadsafe Recovery Points, 80 watt Solar Panel.
                            CUB Supavan Stockman camper.

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                            • Originally posted by mackayvx View Post
                              Customer service is everything.
                              I had a terrible experience with an ARB product whilst on a remote trip.
                              I was fuming when i arrived back at the store a few week later, but they sorted me out and i left the store smiling.
                              ARB has my business until the end of days now as I know how they handle warranty work.
                              They are professional.
                              Not all ARBs are equal .

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                              • Just fitted a Caloffroad kit today to a 150 GXL. Got a bit dark by the time it was finished. Hopefully can get some height measurements when it settles.

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