Tough Dog 40mm lift

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Hi,

looking into a lift for our Kakadu

It has not been easy in Melbourne to find an install that is familiar with the Kakadu set up

I have found an installer that knows the Prados KDSS and airbag rear well
But he is a tough dog dealer so he will be useing there Gear

Any current feedback on there suspension ?

Other option is a Fox setup which is good gear but the installer has never done a Kakadu airbag rear

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Hi,

looking into a lift for our Kakadu

It has not been easy in Melbourne to find an install that is familiar with the Kakadu set up

I have found an installer that knows the Prados KDSS and airbag rear well
But he is a tough dog dealer so he will be useing there Gear

Any current feedback on there suspension ?

Other option is a Fox setup which is good gear but the installer has never done a Kakadu airbag rear

Hey,

I'd check with your dealer exactly which Tough Dogs he is suggesting, there's a few diameters, from 35mm up to 53mm piston heads.

http://www.toughdog.com.au/Products/ShockAbsorbers.aspx

I'd be looking at the 45mm bore twin tube adjustables in long travel.

http://www.toughdog.com.au/Products/...absorbers.aspx

Foamcells like Tough Dog and Ironman are just hydraulic shocks with a nitrogen impregnated foam cell which serves as the equivalent of a floating piston in a monotube. The foam cell can swell and contract under fluid pressure.

I'm running big bore Ironmans in my rear, and I won't be pulling them out for a long time, they are a great twin tube shock at these dimensions.

I think you'll get a long service life out of them!

Best

Mark

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Hi Mark,

thanks for the reply, they said only the40mm adjustables will fit apprently the 45mm hit on the axles housing

[Whitey Shockie Maker of the Month Award Find all posts View Profile Close Whitey]

Hi Mark,

thanks for the reply, they said only the40mm adjustables will fit apprently the 45mm hit on the axles housing

Hey,

That's a shame, they mustn't be using offset ringeyes, bit surprising considering it's a well known binding issue for large diameter shocks in the rear. My rear Ironmans have offset ringeyes and a spacer, and they are massive and just clear. Maybe you could consider Ironman if you like the idea of hydraulics?

Best

Mark

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Yeah I know it's a shame, thanks for your input I'll have to have a think prior to committing will also look at finding a reputable place who will be willing to fit a Fox kit

I also found a good installer who uses ironman but I refuse to use any of the gear due very poor service years ago