Hilux D/C Suspension

[Lappies4]

Good day

This is my first post on the forum and I need some advise from people who know more than me about the suspension of a Hilux.

I have a 2010 D/C, fitted with an ARB bumper, winch and drawer system. I am in the process of buying a canopy as well and considering a long range fuel tank later on.

The suspension on my vehicle is OME coil springs and shocks. The leave springs are still standard factory fitted. (I bought the vehicle second hand like this)

The question I have is: will fitting extended shackles to the standard leave springs be sufficient to lift the rear of the Hilux after sagging due to extra weight added (drawers, canopy and fuel tank), or will I have to replace the leave springs completely?

I have also heard about air springs, it seems to be a bit less expensive that changing the leave springs but I am skeptical about this.

Any comments or suggestions will be much appreciated.

Regards,

Johan

[ThysdJ]

Hi Johan. Does the back end of your Hilux sag permanently? Maybe the OME coils in the front gives too much lift which makes it look like the vehicle is running uphill... In that case I would consider changing the rear leaf springs to adapt to the lift given by the fronts..

Add air helpers to level the vehicle out when you are carrying a full load, by all means. They do work..

[Thunder02]

Welcome Johan.
I added extra blades to the back and had the old ones reworked. Then added extended shackles. The load is too much for the standard suspension.
When you have the work done load the vehicle full, helps with the levelling out of the vehicle.

[Lappies4]

Hi Thys.

At the moment it seems as if the bakkie is level rather than sagging. But I was told by 4x4 Megaworld if I add a canopy and fuel tank it is a MUST to change the leave springs. But I cannot see why, if the bakkie was designed to have a load carrying capacity of 800kg.

Thank you for the response.

[Lappies4]

Hi Thunder02

Thanks a lot. Where does one go for that type of modification?

[Thunder02]

Hi Thunder02

Thanks a lot. Where does one go for that type of modification?

I used East Rand spring works in boksburg.
East Rand Spring Works Cc


243 Power St
. Boksburg
Gauteng

Phone: 011 914 3299Fax: 011 9143298

[Thunder02]

Have a look here
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[Lappies4]

Thanks Neil

[mcw]

Hi Johan

welcome to forum
i see you are in Jo burg

Mikem suspensions
37 Eloff St, Johannesburg 2001
011 493 5181

speak to Darrel always provides good service

Martin

[ThysdJ]

Johan, sit eers die kappie en tenk in.. kyk dan of daar probleme is. Myne het kappie op, dakrak op, ekstra tenk en slide en hy hang niks. Dis ook 'n 2010 D/C. Hy hang net as hy gelaai is, en daarvoor help die air-helpers... Hoeveel km's op jou Hilux?

[Thunder02]

Johan, sit eers die kappie en tenk in.. kyk dan of daar probleme is. Myne het kappie op, dakrak op, ekstra tenk en slide en hy hang niks. Dis ook 'n 2010 D/C. Hy hang net as hy gelaai is, en daarvoor help die air-helpers... Hoeveel km's op jou Hilux?

You are the weight up front to counter balance it

[Enrico]

Hi Johan. Ek het dieselfde probleem gehad. My bakkie was level met alles op, maar sodra ek hom laai bottom hy uit in die veld. Ander suspensions opsit was net te duur vir my. Airlifters werk, maar hulle benadeel weer jou offroad vermoe, veral met cross axles. Ek het toe LoadHog vere agter op gesit. Nie die volle lengte een nie, maar die halwe veer wat net vas clamp. Hy het die bakkie so 20mm gelig. Genoeg om glad nie meer deur te stamp nie - vir net meer as R1500.

[Pietman]

Hi Johan

I have a 2005 D/C with extended shackels and an extra blade at the back.

My vehicle stands level fully loaded or empty. I have a aluminium canopy installed. The extra blade and shackles makes a huge difference when the Lux is loaded. And there is no nose lifting or back sagging.

I once towed another Lux from Maputo to Nelspruit on a trailer and the vehicle performed like driving to the mall.

I would go the extra blade and shackles, if I was you. For safety and for comfort, plus the cost will be manageable... M2CW

[Lappies4]

Hi Thys,

Ek dink dit is die beste opsie - sit eers alles op en kyk hoe lyk hy. My Hilux het nou 78 000km op.

Dankie vir almal se comments. Het nou n hele paar opsies om te oorweeg indien ek iets moet verander.