Hey guys. I´m from Colombia, I have a 2000 model LC100 series, is the VX 4.2 HD-T version. I really like my truck, bought it like 3 months ago.
Already have done some works on the car: CV joints (replaced them), the steering pump, steering box, steering terminals, injectors nozzles (clean both of fuel tanks also), repair the turbo btw, wheel bearings, changed all the oils (front and rear differential, the transfer one, engine, I checked the gearbox oil and its ok until now), some hydraulic hoses . Replaced some solenoids, from the A/T gearbox and one from the vacuum system that works with the A/C to rev the car when turn the A/C on. Also changed the 4 pair brake pads.
And the best purchase I have made for the car was the tires, I bought a Mickey Thompson Baja Legend EXP tire set (285/75/16), really like the look it took, but I have some issue with the tire size, especially in right-front side, thats not the deal, this not gonna affect much, is repairable.
After you all read the context and all the stuff I repaired, I need an experienced opinion to continue with the suspension comfort. Now the car in low speed is comfort, but really low speed, I mean until like 30 KM/H, up from this speed if I take a pothole the suspension is so hash, don´t even feels it absorbs the impact. I think the shocks are dead. So I was wondering about an aftermarket kit, but they are so expensive here in Colombia, if I take ir from eBay the shipping cost is really high. To put you all in context, a Dobinsons IMS kit ALREADY IN COLOMBIA is around 2700 US dollar without the assembly. I don´t really want to buy a top shocks kit, I mean I don´t even do overloading and this activities, but really want a comfort and soft car. I looked up about information, and forums recommends the OEM ones, if I don´t wrong, the TOKICO kit (it has the originals), but don't now if they are really soft as they say when they new. A friend recommended me the MONROE gas kit, but it is harder than the oil ones. Also forums recommend the IRON MAN FOAM CELL, I need you guys give your opinion, considering I don´t even touch the bushings. Is a big purchase, so I wanna be sure about I´m about to buy.
