80 shock thread - familiar territory could use update

[hamishpotter]

Looking at about a couple weeks for the complete systems.
Shocks are currently available for order.

sounds good, do you have any links to the springs? or shocks?

 

[warezdog]

sounds good, do you have any links to the springs? or shocks?

^THIS and any possibility of a group buy or a MUD discount code?

 

[DylanICON]

sounds good, do you have any links to the springs? or shocks?

We don't put anything on the web site until it is officially released and shippable.

The shocks are up here.
ICON 1991-1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series Performance Suspension Systems & Shock Absorbers - ICON Vehicle Dynamics

when the rest of the stuff is ready it will be in this section also.

I will keep everyone posted as soon as its good to go.

 

[GW Nugget]

As far as Auto Craft Slinky coils. I have sent several Emails & did get a prompt response saying they are having delays with delivery of the wire that is needed for the rear coils.
Also no Slinky coils in the U.S. as of the Email.
No word of who the U.S. distributor is at this time.

Here is a copy paste of the Emails.

On Dec 21, 2015 1:46 PM, "Sales Auto-Craft" <sales@auto-craft.com.au> wrote:
Gary,

none in the USA as yet, waiting on the specialised wire we make them from.

Autocraft
19 Birkett Place
South Geelong
Victoria 3220
Phone: 03 5221 1371
Fax: 03 5221 1495
Email: sales@auto-craft.com.au

Sales Auto-Craft
Jan 10

G'Day Gary,

fronts are in stock, rears are waiting on the special wire from the supplier which we wont see until
3rd week of this month, so coils will be made end of Jan.

Autocraft
19 Birkett Place
South Geelong
Victoria 3220
Phone: 03 5221 1371
Fax: 03 5221 1495
Email: sales@auto-craft.com.au

 

[bryson]

Word from AutoCraft is that their stateside dealer is just about to make their first order of the coils - hopefully that means we will see some soon!? I was given a ballpark number by AutoCraft on cost, but I'll let the new dealer get things up and running and then release their pricing. They even told me who the dealer is...

 

[warezdog]

With the US dollar now worth 1.50 aussie dollars I'm seriously thinking about something like this
Terrain Tamer Pro Suspension Kit 80 Series LandCruiser - Pro Shocks

 

[hamishpotter]

The smart coils look tempting if sold separately. Yeah there must be a decent exchange bump with such a strong dollar

 

[warezdog]

The smart coils look tempting if sold separately. Yeah there must be a decent exchange bump with such a strong dollar

It's like saving 33% but my math isn't the best.

 

[LFD2037]

Our $1 to their $1.50
Our $10 to their $15
Our $100 to their $150
Our $1,000 to their $1,500.

 

[hamishpotter]

good numbers, and thanks for the forex tutorial!

 

[warezdog]

I reached out to Onur since he's got the hookup with TT. Asked about those shocks in the link, seeing that whole kit is 2500 AUD taking away the springs and other stuff and with the exchange rate maybe it's an option for some of us. I'd really like a res shock but not at $500/corner.

 

[Qball]

One piece of advice is high performance shocks need more maintenance/rebuild more often than el cheapo throw away shocks. Most high performer shocks will need a rebuild 50k or less so might want to think about how and where to service your shocks after 50k if you ship from the land down under. With out rebuild the shock life might be really short and increase your actual total cost of ownership.

 

[warezdog]

One piece of advice is high performance shocks need more maintenance/rebuild more often than el cheapo throw away shocks. Most high performer shocks will need a rebuild 50k or less so might want to think about how and where to service your shocks after 50k if you ship from the land down under. With out rebuild the shock life might be really short and increase your actual total cost of ownership.

I did not know this, thanks for the insight!

 

[97 greenmonster]

Almost a month sense last post I thought I give a bump to see if there was any new info.

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

Still no Icon 80 series springs yet.

 

[drowssap]

Still no Icon 80 series springs yet.

No but before I was even aware about this thread...I gave them a call the other day. I was told to wait about a month.

 

[warezdog]

Interesting, wondering how things will pan out cost wise.

 

[BlueCruiser84]

DAMNT. The suspense is killing me. I really want something better outback on mine. I love the 2-3" lift height but I can't afford the kidney damage that comes with the rear heavies (my rig is very light compared to most 80s).

Currently on the hunt for some used "stock" height OMEs with a spacer. Then ball out on shocks for the smooth Cadillac ride.

Unless the icon springs come out first!!!

 

[Qball]

DAMNT. The suspense is killing me. I really want something better outback on mine. I love the 2-3" lift height but I can't afford the kidney damage that comes with the rear heavies (my rig is very light compared to most 80s).

Currently on the hunt for some used "stock" height OMEs with a spacer. Then ball out on shocks for the smooth Cadillac ride.

Unless the icon springs come out first!!!

For really light rigs I highly recommend the TJM 50mm progressive springs. Ride really nice, my Lx basically have no weight in the back and they ride very smooth. I tried stock height springs and it's just too firm in the back for my taste.

 

[BlueCruiser84]

For really light rigs I highly recommend the TJM 50mm progressive springs. Ride really nice, my Lx basically have no weight in the back and they ride very smooth. I tried stock height springs and it's just too firm in the back for my taste.

I was just reading about them. I think I may hunt some down. Seems like most people complained because they were too soft, but that is just what I want!!