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20-04-2012, 10:38 PM | #1 | ||
Champion Bloke
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 19
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Got the ute (Series 1 I6 AU) back from a $14 Pedders check today. I wanted them to check it out as it had some serious issues. As expected the cost to fix it up was pretty heavy, but seems fair.
Front Suspension Shocks: URGENT - FAILED! LH leaking, requires replacement Lower Ball Joint: FAIL! RH excessive movement, requires replacement Lower Control Arm & Inner Bushes: URGENT - FAILED! Bushes torn, requires replacement Upper Control Arm & Inner Bushes: FAIL! Bushes torn, requires replacement Radius Rod & Bushes: URGENT - FAILED! Bushes worn causing excessive movement Sway Bar Links: FAIL!Worn Rear Suspension Shocks: FAIL! Soft, lacking control, requires replacement Springs: FAIL! Isolator pads missing Leaf Spring Bushes & U Bolts: FAIL! Shackle bushes worn requires replacement Other Steering Gear: URGENT - FAILED! Leaking, requires replacement They wanted $2250 to fix all that. However, I reckon for that money I can get 4x new springs, shocks and complete front + rear bushing kit provided I fit most of it, if not all, myself. I'll also get a 30mm whiteline sway bar for the front, I'd do the rear too but they don't make them for the AUs apparently?? I've been told Nolathane do good bush kits and kit number EVOFORD4 appears to completely do the front and rear? It's ~$725 on eBay. I also need help picking springs for the front and shocks for all corners. I have no idea what is good/bad. Any help would be awesome. I want to leave it at stock height as speed bumps already just scrape the exhaust! I don't do much towing anymore, but I do like going to a hoon in the hills. What do you recommend? |
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