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New springs '96 Safari LWB

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Hi all - I am looking for a new set of springs for my '96 Safari - anyone know of a set for sale or a good place to buy and have installed? - I am in Central Auckland. Cheers Vaughan
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Re: New springs '96 Safari LWB

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Hi,
Try this link
cobrasprings.co.nz/
I put in a set of their HD standard height in my 1992 GQ LWB. They were very helpful over the phone. You can either purchase them direct or off Repco.
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Purchase direct if you can, they'll custom make springs too. (eg 100mm lift :wink: )
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Re: New springs '96 Safari LWB

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you buy them I"ll help fit them :D
89 safari, pto winch, 33x15 simexs. sliders,75mm lift . turbo intercoolered
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Re: New springs '96 Safari LWB

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Are you wanting stock height or higher?
I've just stuck with EFS springs cos the service has always been good along with the 3year/100 thou km warranty.
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EFS in mine too :D
89 safari, pto winch, 33x15 simexs. sliders,75mm lift . turbo intercoolered
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Re: New springs '96 Safari LWB

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this is just my opinion before anyone hates on me.

cobra/dobi springs, as far as i am concerned you may aswell just weld your axles to the chassis they are that harsh, i recently fitted a new set in my GQ swb daily driver and since i fitted the smallest pot hole throws the truck all over the place and everything rattles inside, i will be changing to EFS a.s.a.p, i have always run EFS before in offroad trucks and the ride is perfect on and offroad, definatly worth the extra $100 compared to cobra...Having said that if you do alot of towing the heavier springs work although its a compromise. i rarely tow anything..

EFS all the way for me..

like i said its just my opinion and i am sure people who havent had anything else will love them :shock:
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I've run OME, Dobinson, EFS, Tough Dog, and currently Cobra.

I rate them Dobinson and EFS on par as best, OME and Cobra are ok, Tough Dog were very harsh.

In saying that, you can get the cobra custom made, so that would make a difference.
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Re: New springs '96 Safari LWB

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I put a set of heavy duty 50mm lift in my LWB Safari in May and they are going well for what I do. Being HD when the Safari is empty the ride is a little harsh but when it is loaded they dont sage and ride is fine.
Moral f the story is talk to who ever you are getting them from to make sure that what you are getting will match what you want them to do. For example if you get HD coils and dont cart a lot of weight around the ride will be a bit harsh
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muskie wrote:this is just my opinion before anyone hates on me.

cobra/dobi springs, as far as i am concerned you may aswell just weld your axles to the chassis they are that harsh, i recently fitted a new set in my GQ swb daily driver and since i fitted the smallest pot hole throws the truck all over the place and everything rattles inside, i will be changing to EFS a.s.a.p, i have always run EFS before in offroad trucks and the ride is perfect on and offroad, definatly worth the extra $100 compared to cobra...Having said that if you do alot of towing the heavier springs work although its a compromise. i rarely tow anything..

EFS all the way for me..

like i said its just my opinion and i am sure people who havent had anything else will love them :shock:

No experience in my safari but previous experience agrees with this
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