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Hello DO’s,
Can anyone recommend a good workshop that can install new suspension/shock absorbers for a Prado 120 series? don’t mind paying extra if the job will be done correctly.
:thanks:
Again same question…..Its answered as “Best Line Garage” Opp. petrol pump (near to zulekha hospital) Al Nahda, Dubai
Owner : Shibu (0558843438)
quote bubban:Hello DO’s,Can anyone recommend a good workshop that can install new suspension/shock absorbers for a Prado 120 series? don’t mind paying extra if the job will be done correctly.
:thanks:
Hey Amin, I am not sure about your idea – whether you are looking to replace the stock suspension / shock absorber with another one or an uplift? If your idea is for an uplift, I differ a little :-ss
I am having Prado 120 series (2009) and I started serious offroading in that lovely offroad car :-BD. I could do this game safely for about 3 years with that stock car, without damaging it. Well, Prado 120 series is an amazing offroad car with a high centre of gravity. An uplift will make it unstable on high dunes and crests unless its in very experienced hands. Having said so, its quite bumpy at uneven terrains which can damage its bumpers. Replacing the suspension / shock absorbers with stiff type may be a good solution than an uplift…….. Just my two cents, decision is always yours 😀
About your question for a good garage. I can refer a genuine 4×4 specialist mechanic, who is an extreme offroader and very very reasonable for all mechanical requirements and minor alterations. I trust this guy and he has been the “turbo charger” for my camels since a very long time 🙂 :-BD
Rafaqat 050 – 6507520
Near National Paints, Sharjah
Location:- N25 16.645 E55 27.186
Map:- http://goo.gl/maps/pzV9q
quote GKumar:quote bubban:Hello DO’s,Can anyone recommend a good workshop that can install new suspension/shock absorbers for a Prado 120 series? don’t mind paying extra if the job will be done correctly.
:thanks:
Hey Amin, I am not sure about your idea – whether you are looking to replace the stock suspension / shock absorber with another one or an uplift? If your idea is for an uplift, I differ a little :-ss
I am having Prado 120 series (2009) and I started serious offroading in that lovely offroad car :-BD. I could do this game safely for about 3 years with that stock car, without damaging it. Well, Prado 120 series is an amazing offroad car with a high centre of gravity. An uplift will make it unstable on high dunes and crests unless its in very experienced hands. Having said so, its quite bumpy at uneven terrains which can damage its bumpers. Replacing the suspension / shock absorbers with stiff type may be a good solution than an uplift…….. Just my two cents, decision is always yours 😀
About your question for a good garage. I can refer a genuine 4×4 specialist mechanic, who is an extreme offroader and very very reasonable for all mechanical requirements and minor alterations. I trust this guy and he has been the “turbo charger” for my camels since a very long time 🙂 :-BD
Rafaqat 050 – 6507520
Near National Paints, Sharjah
Location:- N25 16.645 E55 27.186
Map:- http://goo.gl/maps/pzV9qFully 100% agree with Kumar, uplift is required only when doing serious offroading & where as Prado is concerned I wud recommend not to go for the liftkit rather follow the advice of Kumar to change with a stiff & hard springs & shocks. In the past we have heard/know about some mishaps after doing such mods which is why recommended not to go for such mods but to know ur vehicle better to get max out put from the stock!
As experinced marshalls says….”Modification is an open challenge to the engineers who spend years for re-designing a car for the current world condition”…
quote GKumar:quote bubban:Hello DO’s,Can anyone recommend a good workshop that can install new suspension/shock absorbers for a Prado 120 series? don’t mind paying extra if the job will be done correctly.
:thanks:
Hey Amin, I am not sure about your idea – whether you are looking to replace the stock suspension / shock absorber with another one or an uplift? If your idea is for an uplift, I differ a little :-ss
I am having Prado 120 series (2009) and I started serious offroading in that lovely offroad car :-BD. I could do this game safely for about 3 years with that stock car, without damaging it. Well, Prado 120 series is an amazing offroad car with a high centre of gravity. An uplift will make it unstable on high dunes and crests unless its in very experienced hands. Having said so, its quite bumpy at uneven terrains which can damage its bumpers. Replacing the suspension / shock absorbers with stiff type may be a good solution than an uplift…….. Just my two cents, decision is always yours 😀
About your question for a good garage. I can refer a genuine 4×4 specialist mechanic, who is an extreme offroader and very very reasonable for all mechanical requirements and minor alterations. I trust this guy and he has been the “turbo charger” for my camels since a very long time 🙂 :-BD
Rafaqat 050 – 6507520
Near National Paints, Sharjah
Location:- N25 16.645 E55 27.186
Map:- http://goo.gl/maps/pzV9qHi Kumar and thanks for your input. I am only changing to a stiffer suspension, putting on a Classic Old Man EMU suspension set http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=KRCYab6Zz7M, it’s not an uplift, although the car will be slightly raised by 2 to 2.5″ without affecting the centre of gravity. These are the ones that are specifically designed for the 120 Series Prado. I will also eventually put on a different bumper back and front which will ultimately bring the car down.
quote DAVID:Again same question…..Its answered as “Best Line Garage” Opp. petrol pump (near to zulekha hospital) Al Nahda, DubaiOwner : Shibu (0558843438)
David is right BLG is good, Shibu is an off-roader, lots of us use him, he’ll take care of you Amin et en plus il n’est pas cher …de tout 😀 The have a good line in custom made bash plate
Contact Shibu at Best Line Garage. Located opp Sheffield School on Doha Road (Al Qusais).
GPS co-ordinates are :
N 25 17 600; E055 23 267 format DDM
http://g.co/maps/3vjqj+97155 8843438 – Shibu mobile
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