colin b wrote:Not being a mechanic I do not know if I have an over-eager suspension guru trying to sell me gear I do not need or a dealer trying to wriggle out of a warranty claim.
Warranty is a waste of time; why fit the same "adequate" junk that is barely a compromise between cost and function
My OEM suspension was absolutely stuffed at the 35k mark
I persisted with it until the 60k mark, where the rear shocks were leaking, and I'd had enough of wallowing through corners, and having 3+ bounce/jounce combos over a speedbump.
I tow a van occasionally, and I probably drive a lot harder through the corners than I should. The OEM rear shocks are criminal. The shocks on my VW Beetle are bigger than the Triton, and last longer.
I looked at all the kits (Dobinsons, Anarchy, OME, etc) and got sick of people telling me what they wanted to sell me. I don't need 400kg+ rear springs for occasional van towing, and I don't need 350kg front springs for a vehicle that will never have a bullbar and winch fitted. Brendan at Ultimate knew exactly what I was looking for, and tailored a kit to suit my requirements
Ultimate supply rebuildable shocks, offer a lifetime warranty against spring sag and don't compromise on the quality of the peripherals that are in the kit. Greasable shackles, good quality squeakathane bushes and a nice slug of steel to space the rear propshaft