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Offline Tezza1974

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Hilux 2007 SR5 Suspension Upgrade
« on: May 09, 2011, 06:06:41 PM »
Well I have finally bitten the bullet and booked my 2007 Hilux SR5 in for a suspension upgrade / lift at ARB. They quoted the whole shooting match including the Old Man EMU kit that will give me approx 2 inch lift thus allowing me to put 16 inch tyres. They advised i dont go to hard on the rear unless the I have toolboxes / work gear etc etc...which I dont........I Will only fit the tyres and wheels a month later as per finance managers instructions.....has anyone done a Hilux / Old man EMU fit out..??? how has the handling / ride improved..??? ( personally dont use the car during the week only when we go away on weekends) I will post pics on the progress just for Shits & giggles...i am booked on the 16th May so hang in there...

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Re: Hilux 2007 SR5 Suspension Upgrade
« Reply #1 on: May 09, 2011, 06:54:41 PM »
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I had a Navara D40 with the OME package and i wish i did it earlier, it totally transformed the vehicle, yeah i know its not a Hilux but the suspension package will transform the standard suspension Hilux.
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Re: Hilux 2007 SR5 Suspension Upgrade
« Reply #2 on: May 09, 2011, 06:56:57 PM »
Quote from: Diesel Power on May 09, 2011, 06:54:41 PM
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I had a Navara D40 with the OME package and i wish i did it earlier, it totally transformed the vehicle, yeah i know its not a Hilux but the suspension package will transform the standard suspension Hilux.
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i'l second that with the Nav upgrade........made a better 4wd out of it instantly
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Re: Hilux 2007 SR5 Suspension Upgrade
« Reply #3 on: May 09, 2011, 07:46:24 PM »
Thanks guys I hope the dollars spent will make a notable difference....geez and now trying to find a set of wheels & rubber without making the Hilux look a pimp mobile...desicions desicions... boy could that topic of tyres open a can of worms..??? ;D

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Re: Hilux 2007 SR5 Suspension Upgrade
« Reply #4 on: May 09, 2011, 07:51:24 PM »
Quote from: Tezza1974 on May 09, 2011, 07:46:24 PM
Thanks guys I hope the dollars spent will make a notable difference....geez and now trying to find a set of wheels & rubber without making the Hilux look a pimp mobile...desicions desicions... boy could that topic of tyres open a can of worms..??? ;D



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Re: Hilux 2007 SR5 Suspension Upgrade
« Reply #5 on: May 09, 2011, 09:44:40 PM »
I just had my Hilux done but I put EFS 2 inch lift

I put hard in the rear soft up front

No bullbar only second battery

steel canopy
draw system
water tank 40l
and Fridge
all live in the back

I went from the TRD lowered Bilstiens and I was worried about handling but it hasn't really affected it

As for Rubber the TRD comes out standard with 17 inch wheels and i changed the tyres to Cooper LTZ's 265/70/17


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