Take a spare set of coils?
Hi All
I'm just about ready to set off across Russia in my 'new' 1996 Hilux Surf. In contrast to my trusty old Hilux, which has leaves all round, the Surf has coils on each wheel. A huge improvement in ride quality, but unknown to me in terms of durability.
I have entirely replaced the old stock suspension with Bilstein HD shocks and OME coils, with HD coils on the back, and I'm very happy with how the vehicle handles. I've also fitted new travel stops.
Is it standard to take a spare pair of coils? As they are new, high quality items, I am inclined not to, but I can see that, in contrast to leaf springs, a broken coil spring would pretty much make the car undrivable...
Do you guys break coils often? I'm not anticipating doing much serious off-roading, but there are plenty of pot-holes in Russia and I will be doing a fair bit of night driving. I've kept the load pretty light, though at times it will be weighed down with a lot of extra petrol.
Would appreciate any input,
EO
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