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jolzy
 


Member Since: 07 Jan 2009
Location: Melbourne
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Australia 2005 Discovery 3 4.0 V6 Petrol Base 5 Seat Auto Alaska WhiteDiscovery 3
King Springs coils fitted in Melbourne?

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  
Post #43945917th Mar 2009 6:51 am
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Bushwanderer
 


Member Since: 27 Nov 2007
Location: Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia
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Australia 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual Buckingham BlueDiscovery 3

See here:
http://www.kingsprings.com.au/distribution_vic.htm The Bearded Dragon  
Post #44008618th Mar 2009 3:11 am
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jolzy
 


Member Since: 07 Jan 2009
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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...  
Post #44074719th Mar 2009 7:43 am
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Bushwanderer
 


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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  
Post #44077219th Mar 2009 8:51 am
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DavidK
 


Member Since: 28 Aug 2007
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Australia 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual Chawton WhiteDiscovery 3

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  
Post #4927738th Jul 2009 3:22 pm
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Post #4929828th Jul 2009 8:59 pm
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Bushwanderer
 


Member Since: 27 Nov 2007
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Australia 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual Buckingham BlueDiscovery 3

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. Very Happy Very Happy

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  
Post #4931499th Jul 2009 3:48 am
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DavidK
 


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Excellent...time to get oxygen masks fitted Smile

David MY05 TDV6 S - manual, King springs lift, General Grabber AT  
Post #4931829th 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 Question

David MY05 TDV6 S - manual, King springs lift, General Grabber AT  
Post #49366110th Jul 2009 1:21 am
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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. Thumbs Up â€œThere are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games”
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Post #49366510th 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 Thumbs Up

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  
Post #49735219th Jul 2009 7:58 am
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Bushwanderer
 


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Hi David,
I'm pleased that you're pleased. Wink Thumbs Up

Best Wishes,
Peter The Bearded Dragon  
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