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Old 01-11-2011, 06:01 PM   #10
xp_wannabe
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Default Re: AU2 XR6 Ute Suspenion Overhaul

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Originally Posted by b2tf
Nolathane do a good kit that covers all the bushes in the front end, they dont do one for the rear but all you need there is the spring saddle pad and eye bushes front and rear. Nothing else much to worry about at that end.

I am about to put new shocks in my ute, it is lowered and I am using Monroe GT gas shocks which are made for lowered cars. Havent got them in yet but not too far away, from all reports they should make a noticable difference.

If you want to go lower you will need to use Superlows in the front and ideally reset the rear leafs to match. If you plan on doing the bushes you will need to take the leaves out anyway so its not much bother to get it all done at once.
Thanks mate.

Are you happy with the nolathane in your ute?

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Originally Posted by ronwest
I'd do upper and lower ball joints + sway bar bushes and links for starters. You might be surprised at the improvement that makes.
Thanks mate,

At the moment the list looks like this:

FRONT:

Nolathane Front Kit
Kings Super Low Coils
Monroe GT Shortened Shocks/Struts
Ball Joints
Sway bar Links and bushes

REAR:

Nolathane Bushes
Reset Leaves
Monroe GT Shortened Shocks
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