Hilux Front Leaves... Need some help =)

Post by **alien** » Wed Jul 25, 2012 8:10 pm

Hey all

Just looking for some advice on the softest riding lux front leaves... i run hilux fronts in my suzuki sierra (SPOA with hilux mounts) - i only run the 2 main leaves front and rear.

Being that the rear of a suzuki weighs, well, next to nothing - i'm struggling to get any flex from the rear (the front works brilliantly by comparison).

I've been using 2" lifted APM brand leaves thus far, and they work great in the front but are definitely too stiff for the back. I've even tried just one leaf in the back! lol

So... who makes the softest leaf packs???

Cheers!

Post by **old lux** » Wed Jul 25, 2012 10:31 pm

IMHO can't go past a old set of factory leaves. They use to make a W without even trying. Get done that have Bern used for many years they should help

Post by **alien** » Wed Jul 25, 2012 11:26 pm

fair enough - i've got some from a wreck in the front at the moment cos they were cheap, so i might try swapping the fronts and rears and see what happens.

I'm skeptical though...

does everyone else agree that stock leaves are softest?

Post by **83-mud-lux** » Sat Jul 28, 2012 5:07 pm

i used to have efs comfort ride springs in the front of my hilux and it was brilliantly comfortable..pricey but definately worth the money.i now run a rear up front setup in my ute and the comfort is much the same.

cheers..smiley..

Post by **alien** » Tue Jul 31, 2012 12:05 am

thanks mate - were the EFS longer than factory do you know?

Post by **83-mud-lux** » Tue Jul 31, 2012 6:49 am

not sure exactly how much longer but it wouldnt have been much as i used 2'' lifted springs and standard length shackles and it gave me a really good shackle angle so maybe 10-15mm longer so it gives you better shackle angle.

cheers..smiley..

Post by **alien** » Tue Jul 31, 2012 9:01 am

could be a go-er, as i run my leaves flat, so an extra 10-15mm would add to the softness i'd think.

Post by **constant-carnage** » Thu Aug 02, 2012 6:51 pm

i would surely run with old hilux springs for comfort on a lil zook still take some of the pack out

Post by **alien** » Fri Aug 03, 2012 8:25 pm

thanks mate - i'll likely swap the front and rears i've got at the moment, as my current front springs are stock hilux and the rear is APM brand =)

Post by **bazzle** » Tue Aug 07, 2012 3:07 pm

How about removing a leaf from the pack (3rd) and trial it out?

Bazzle

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