Mitsubishi Outlander Lift
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Help!
I have a 2011 2.2DiD 4WD Outlander sitting on miltilink suspension at the rear.
Believe it or not, I actually use it for off roading! I survey quarries and use the Outlander to get to where I need to be. Also for towing etc.
As is common with the Outlander, the rear has sat down a little, probably as a result of towing. Dampers are fine, but springs have given a little. It now sits 25mm lower at the rear.
I'm looking for replacement (not additional helper) springs. While I'm at it, I'm after some lift, only approx 25mm above standard, just for added clearance of chunky off road tyres.
So I'm after 4 new springs, lifting 25mm from original and with added rear strength for towing.
MAD don't seem to be sure which of thier springs suit my vehicle.
Anyone have any experience in this field, or can point me in the direction of somebody who does? I'm in South Lincolnshire.
I have a 2011 2.2DiD 4WD Outlander sitting on miltilink suspension at the rear.
Believe it or not, I actually use it for off roading! I survey quarries and use the Outlander to get to where I need to be. Also for towing etc.
As is common with the Outlander, the rear has sat down a little, probably as a result of towing. Dampers are fine, but springs have given a little. It now sits 25mm lower at the rear.
I'm looking for replacement (not additional helper) springs. While I'm at it, I'm after some lift, only approx 25mm above standard, just for added clearance of chunky off road tyres.
So I'm after 4 new springs, lifting 25mm from original and with added rear strength for towing.
MAD don't seem to be sure which of thier springs suit my vehicle.
Anyone have any experience in this field, or can point me in the direction of somebody who does? I'm in South Lincolnshire.
www.coilsprings.co.uk
That's their website. I dealt with Neil before but the email address has changed since. Price wise he was really good, 125 pounds per pair.
Good luck. Post a pic of your outlander, it'll be good to see one in some muddy stuff.
That's their website. I dealt with Neil before but the email address has changed since. Price wise he was really good, 125 pounds per pair.
Good luck. Post a pic of your outlander, it'll be good to see one in some muddy stuff.
Hainey said:
www.coilsprings.co.uk
That's their website. I dealt with Neil before but the email address has changed since. Price wise he was really good, 125 pounds per pair.
Good luck. Post a pic of your outlander, it'll be good to see one in some muddy stuff.
I've been in touch with Coilsprings, they are happy to help and their price is good. But, they'd need the car in order to measure up etc. This I can't really do.That's their website. I dealt with Neil before but the email address has changed since. Price wise he was really good, 125 pounds per pair.
Good luck. Post a pic of your outlander, it'll be good to see one in some muddy stuff.
Do you have an Outlander?
If so, is it of similar spec' to mine?
And if so, do you have any details from the springs they made for you?
Thanks,
Andy
No worries.
I'm waiting for MAD Suspension to get back to me. They're looking into their existing kits to see if one would actually suit.
Also, EuroCarParts offer "heavy duty" and "extra heavy duty" rear springs. I've asked they to define heavy and extra heavy. I'm waiting for a response from them.
I'll update on here.
Cheers
I'm waiting for MAD Suspension to get back to me. They're looking into their existing kits to see if one would actually suit.
Also, EuroCarParts offer "heavy duty" and "extra heavy duty" rear springs. I've asked they to define heavy and extra heavy. I'm waiting for a response from them.
I'll update on here.
Cheers
richs2891 said:
Try milner off road, they certainly do parts for the outlander.
Have you tried the normal suspension people, Old Man Emu, peddars, TJM, ironman ?
Or simply heavy duty normal springs and spring spacer blocks ?
Morning Richs,Have you tried the normal suspension people, Old Man Emu, peddars, TJM, ironman ?
Or simply heavy duty normal springs and spring spacer blocks ?
thanks for the suggestions. Old Man Emu, Peddars, TJM and Ironman have all been contacted and unable to help.
Milner was close, but could only deal with coilovers at the rear, I have multilink, this is the complicating factor in all this.
Euro Car Parts have heavy and extra heavy duty springs. They are coming back to me with spec's for these. This route looks promising. I think I'll start with just the springs, then add blocks later if needed. Just waiting for more info from them.
Cheers
Update....
MAD Suspension couldn't be sure of anything other than their "Helper" springs, so they were a no go.
A company in Sheffield who stock Suplex and make bespoke springs started some designs then handed it to another Sheffield company to continue.
Ultimately they couldn't totally commit to the fitment, were offering free adjustment and return postage but wouldn't cover the cost of multiple garage visits if they didn't fit on first attempt.
So EuroCarParts heavy duty springs it is. These should bring the back up to it's original design height and reduce sagging when under load.
No lift for now....
MAD Suspension couldn't be sure of anything other than their "Helper" springs, so they were a no go.
A company in Sheffield who stock Suplex and make bespoke springs started some designs then handed it to another Sheffield company to continue.
Ultimately they couldn't totally commit to the fitment, were offering free adjustment and return postage but wouldn't cover the cost of multiple garage visits if they didn't fit on first attempt.
So EuroCarParts heavy duty springs it is. These should bring the back up to it's original design height and reduce sagging when under load.
No lift for now....
Rushjob said:
Could you please update us with the results?
I've got a 2009 Peugeot 4007 with the same issues and am looking at replacement springs before winter.
I've just got the Outlander back from the garage with the new springs fitted.I've got a 2009 Peugeot 4007 with the same issues and am looking at replacement springs before winter.
It's made a good difference! I hadn't realised the steady weakening of the rear springs was having a significant effect on the handling, causing the rear to wallow around in cornering.
The new springs have vastly improved the handling, and have raised the rear by 40mm (wheel centre to arch top) from where they were on the previous springs.
Very impressed!
For reference, the springs I chose are part number 627546370 from Euro Car Parts. Just be careful though "Rush", despite our cars being similar, there are various suspension set ups to the Outlander, so check with ECP before you purchase.
83AndyJ said:
Rushjob said:
Could you please update us with the results?
I've got a 2009 Peugeot 4007 with the same issues and am looking at replacement springs before winter.
I've just got the Outlander back from the garage with the new springs fitted.I've got a 2009 Peugeot 4007 with the same issues and am looking at replacement springs before winter.
It's made a good difference! I hadn't realised the steady weakening of the rear springs was having a significant effect on the handling, causing the rear to wallow around in cornering.
The new springs have vastly improved the handling, and have raised the rear by 40mm (wheel centre to arch top) from where they were on the previous springs.
Very impressed!
For reference, the springs I chose are part number 627546370 from Euro Car Parts. Just be careful though "Rush", despite our cars being similar, there are various suspension set ups to the Outlander, so check with ECP before you purchase.
Andy
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