Thread: Hilux Spring Help?

Hi All, Our 02 farm Hilux seems to need some new suspension after 200,000 farm kms,
Its rough as guts two drive over bumpy ground, and after an event with a culvert one side is really on the piss.
Its a 4x4 flat deck so don't really want a lift kit as the deck is high enough when lifting things on and for dogs two jump on.
What do you people recommend? don't really want two spend a fortune.
Any help/links much appreciated

PM Muzr257 he might still have his old std springs out of his Hilux.

Where about are you? Might make a difference to where something is available....

pretty sure Old Man Emu do standard hight and plus 50mm.

At those kms i wouldnt recommend reseting the rear springs.

If you were to replace springs and shocks all round with a complete system like OME you would honestly think you have a new truck, the ride is that much better.

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

pretty sure Old Man Emu do standard hight and plus 50mm.

At those kms i wouldnt recommend reseting the rear springs.

If you were to replace springs and shocks all round with a complete system like OME you would honestly think you have a new truck, the ride is that much better.

Thanks VC I did look at these but was a bit put off buy the $ and lift kit, but as you say might be winner
Tough Dog Toyota Hilux 97-05 50mm Lift *MUDSTUCK* | Trade Me

40000km warranty? That's about 10k max on a farm? Seems a little low? Or is that standard these days?

Originally Posted by Nibblet

40000km warranty? That's about 10k max on a farm? Seems a little low? Or is that standard these days?

Mate I really have no idea, never done any mods two any of our trucks.
I just thought someone in the no may read this and point this simple farmer in the right direction

Originally Posted by Nibblet

40000km warranty? That's about 10k max on a farm? Seems a little low? Or is that standard these days?

Pretty much any shock is past its best by then.

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Pretty much any shock is past its best by then.

unless its adjusable.

Arent you based in that "other island"? I have got some rears you could have for pack of Jim Beam cans - trouble is it would cost you a bit to get em up to you? Yours if you want them - they were out of a single cab 93 hilux