Another suspension question regarding KYB/KING combo..

[Tweaksta]

Recently I've been getting very excited by the King Springs catalogue and the KYB catalogue. My MY00 GT is getting a bit mushy on corners and makes some clunking noises on speed bumps. I've also noticed the dreaded rear-end is looking lower than the front which ruins the car's looks. It doesn't have Self-Levellers.

I will be replacing the rear struts and springs first, then I'll do the front.

The KYB Excel-G struts seem straightforward. The left side requires catalogue number is #334190, the right side uses #334189.

The King Springs have me slightly confused....they sell Low, Standard and Raised springs. My first question is this - if I purchase the raised King Springs, will they work with my new KYB Excel-G's? I don't want a strut/body lift.....just the best clearance I can get with standard components.

My second question is related to Heavy Duty King Springs - I've read on these forums that King Springs also do a Standard height Heavy Duty spring for towing and heavy loads etc..... I can't find it anywhere. Does anyone know the part numbers for these for a 2000 Forester GT?

My third question is: Does anyone know what's less likely to bottom out offroad - heavy duty std height or standard duty raised springs?

Thanks!

Tweaksta

 

[Kevin]

1. yes

2. I thought they did just heavy duty - regardless of height

3. see answer 2. :iconwink:

Wholesale Suspension at Penrith are Kings Sydney - give 'em a call to discuss; or call kings in Queensland.

 

[mr turbo]

Wholesale Suspension at Penrith are Kings Sydney - give 'em a call to discuss;

Thats where I had my suspension done & yes I was very happy with the service & work they did. :iconwink:

Regards
Mr Turbo

 

[eden]

not sure what you mean by "bottom out" but raised springs will reduce your down travel but ultimately much better for offroading. try wholesale suspension at Blacktown aswell. i got a quote for 4 struts fitted and it was $200 cheaper than Penrith

 

[jonbob]

The rear springs are a KSRS-33 for standard height (probably +10-20mm), or KSRR-33 for additional height/heavy duty.

I have KSRR-43's in the rear of by SG Forester, and after several years it now sits about 25mm higher than OEM.

I'd suggest ringing them and talking to them, or your friendly 4WD supplier and they shoudl help. Mine were supplied and fitted by ORE in Perth - they were very helpful.