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Offline Samstruck

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Prado 150 shocks.
« on: August 24, 2013, 03:39:37 PM »
Hello all,
I need to change my shocks out on front and rear as mine are on there way out. Should I just replace with genuine or go after market. I want good value for money. The prado is just a 150 GX. Please recommend good place in Perth for good price.
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Re: Prado 150 shocks.
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2013, 04:34:41 PM »
Bilstein? Gee I would like to know how much the genuine ones are... Probably double the price?
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Re: Prado 150 shocks.
« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2013, 06:12:11 PM »
My father in Law has a 150 Prado, absolute pearler of a machine.
He purchased it when they first came out to be his touring vehicle. From new he had a 2" lift with Dobinsons coils, and Bilstein shocks installed. He also has airbags.
He has crossed the Simmo, Canning, and been to the Cape via OTT, and a few trips to Fraser.
He has had zero problems with his setup, and couldn't recommend it highly enough.

+1 For Bilstein
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Re: Prado 150 shocks.
« Reply #3 on: August 24, 2013, 08:40:48 PM »
I can get second hand brand new ones (set of 4) of gumtree for around $300 from people who have gone and put 2inch lift from new.
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Re: Prado 150 shocks.
« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2013, 08:53:50 PM »
A swagger can have my set (GXL TD) for a bottle of Glenlivet 12... Only about 5000km before i put the lift in. Pick up near Canning Vale. Pm if you interested.
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Re: Prado 150 shocks.
« Reply #5 on: August 25, 2013, 08:28:33 PM »
If you can organise someone to do a swagmail....................

I have a full set, allmost brand new- they've done about 50km's.
All yours, no charge, but I live in Sydney.

If you can arrange transport, take them.

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Re: Prado 150 shocks.
« Reply #6 on: August 25, 2013, 08:30:39 PM »
how do you know they are on their way out?

if you have no intention of doing anything off road, the standard shocks and springs will be fine. $300 is a good price.
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« Reply #7 on: August 25, 2013, 08:51:14 PM »
Hey Silvo,
They have oil wheeping out on all four. Not really doing major off roading. Just the odd gravel roads. I can't lift it due to my car space and it being used in underground carparks. I have airbags on the rear for towing camper. Was looking at something like tough dog or old man emu but not sure what I should be paying?
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Re: Prado 150 shocks.
« Reply #8 on: August 25, 2013, 08:54:54 PM »
Hey Brian and Darren,
Are your front shocks still pressed in springs???
Samstruck.
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Re: Prado 150 shocks.
« Reply #9 on: August 25, 2013, 09:23:30 PM »
oil weeping out of them should be warranty in my opinion.

this should give you an idea.

a quick ebay search puts tough dog basic suspension replacement at about $1200.

I've lifted mine (45mm), and I have roof racks permanently mounted, and i have no problem with underground car parks.

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Re: Prado 150 shocks.
« Reply #10 on: August 25, 2013, 09:54:51 PM »
Cheers for that Silvo, my prado is Aug 2009 so it's out of warranty.
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« Reply #11 on: August 25, 2013, 10:21:51 PM »
No... I've got springs too but the lift uses some of the same hardware I believe. It's a careful job with a press or get a garage/suspension shop to do the fronts. Spring compressors on a diesel front coil over just aren't upto the job in my opinion.
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Re: Prado 150 shocks.
« Reply #12 on: August 26, 2013, 10:58:28 AM »
Quote from: Darren253 on August 25, 2013, 10:21:51 PM
No... I've got springs too but the lift uses some of the same hardware I believe. It's a careful job with a press or get a garage/suspension shop to do the fronts. Spring compressors on a diesel front coil over just aren't upto the job in my opinion.
Bilstein shocks and king springs are the best upgrade I've made to the Pathfinder so far. I agree with the comments above, spring compressors from Supercrap etc. just aren't up to the task.take out the strut assembly as one piece, find someone with a press and slip them a six pack to do the front struts. Doesn't take long. You should be able to do the rears with a jack, some axle stands and a pry bar.
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