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jolzy
Member Since: 07 Jan 2009
Location: Melbourne
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King Springs coils fitted in Melbourne? |
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Gday its my first post.
Just wondering if any fellow D3 owners in Melb have had the King Springs KRFR-13HD/KRRR-14hD fitted and recommend a place to go.
TIA
Jol
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17th Mar 2009 6:51 am |
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jolzy
Member Since: 07 Jan 2009
Location: Melbourne
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Ahh not enough posts to pm.
Thanks for the reply... Ill try those contacts as I've tried many other 4wd places and the fitting charges vary grately.
I prefer the job to be performed properly.
Do you have pic of the clearence the car gained and also was a 4 wheel alignment performed?
Thanks again for the reply...
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19th Mar 2009 7:43 am |
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Bushwanderer
Member Since: 27 Nov 2007
Location: Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia
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Hi Jolzy,
When I had mine done (in Sydney), the initial lift was about 65mm. I expect it to have settled since then, but I haven't measured it.
A 4 wheel alignment was part of the package (& I believe, is essential).
HTH,
Peter The Bearded Dragon
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19th Mar 2009 8:51 am |
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DavidK
Member Since: 28 Aug 2007
Location: Sydney
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Hi Peter....I was thinking of raising my stock coiler up to dizzy new heights with some King Springs.
If you are happy with the job you have had on yours would you mind PM'ing the Sydney location of where you had the springs replaced?
I am out in the burbs around Ryde in Sydney.
thanks,
David MY05 TDV6 S - manual, King springs lift, General Grabber AT
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8th Jul 2009 3:22 pm |
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Location: Sydney
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You could always try ARB Northside / Traction 4 at Artarmon 94384484 2005 TDV6 HSE Silver, LLAMS Height Controller, Tinted Glass, Onroad - 19" GG AT's, Offroad - 18" 275/65 MT, Traxside Dual Battery kit, Rasta Protection Plate, Alpine Roof, BAS Remap, ARB Air Compressor, eDiff Custom Drawer and storage unit -http://www.box.com/s/jem0ilac3cner2mexq64 UHF CB, 4x4 Intellegence RWC, 120ltr Long range tank, Rock Sliders and Compressor protection plate Beanie grill, De Tango.
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8th Jul 2009 8:59 pm |
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Bushwanderer
Member Since: 27 Nov 2007
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Hi David,
see here:
http://www.kingsprings.com.au/distribution_nsw.htm
I had mine done at Wholesale Suspension, Blacktown. The main guy there is ex Trivett Jaguar service and really knew his "stuff".
I kept the original springs in case I wasn't happy with the change, but there is no way that I am going back.
Let me know how you go,
Peter
PS: I've had other work done at ARB Northside, but I don't know if they can do 4-wheel alignment.
PPS: I did NOT get the HD versions. IIRC the STANDARD lifted springs are 30% stiffer than the oem springs. The Bearded Dragon
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9th Jul 2009 3:48 am |
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DavidK
Member Since: 28 Aug 2007
Location: Sydney
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Excellent...time to get oxygen masks fitted
David MY05 TDV6 S - manual, King springs lift, General Grabber AT
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9th Jul 2009 8:49 am |
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DavidK
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I was quoted $220 a pair for the King Springs, which seems reasonable...but $560 for fitting and alignment
David MY05 TDV6 S - manual, King springs lift, General Grabber AT
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10th Jul 2009 1:21 am |
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caverD3
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Bushwanderer wrote:PS: I've had other work done at ARB Northside, but I don't know if they can do 4-wheel alignment.
Alto are just around the corner they will do the alignment for you. Ask for Gary. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
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10th Jul 2009 2:46 am |
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DavidK
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Wow....replaced the OEM springs with Kings last week and am a very happy camper
Went with Wholesale Suspension in the end for supply and fiting and was impressed, quite professional (approx 5hr job). Had to go out to Penrith though, as the Blacktown store doesn't undertake fitting anymore.
David MY05 TDV6 S - manual, King springs lift, General Grabber AT
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19th Jul 2009 7:58 am |
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Bushwanderer
Member Since: 27 Nov 2007
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Hi David,
I'm pleased that you're pleased.
Best Wishes,
Peter The Bearded Dragon
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20th Jul 2009 2:34 am |
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