Lovells New Suspension Kit For The Ba/bf

[xr_velocity]

http://www.lovells.com.au/products.php?p=shocks_car

Lovells have a new kit out for the BA BF Falcons. Part number FALCKIT-013SL.

http://www.lovells.com.au/catalogue/2009/2...-version-02.pdf

I have ordered one of these kits from a mate of mine who is a distributor for Lovells. The kit is well under $1000...less for me If you are interested in this kit or any Lovells parts let me know, can get very good prising.

I don't doubt the quality of these parts given the 3 year warranty. Though I cannot comment on the performance of the shock absorber compared to a Koni or Bilstein.....though for most streters it would most likely do the job....anything would compared to stock! But that is just my opinion.

For thos wanting a cheapwr alternative to the Bilstein/Koni, this seems good value.

ELIMINATOR Twin-Tube Performance Gas Charged Struts and Shock Absorbers are developed in Australia for the automotive enthusiast and purist who requires an exceptional responsive sports suspension system. Designed to match Lovells performance lowered coil springs and spring rates, Lovells Eliminator shock absorber controls are tailor made for each specific vehicle application. With new and improved technology derived from years of research and development, Lovells Eliminator shock absorbers and complete suspension kits offer many unique features for daily driven vehicles, not often seen in aftermarket suspension systems:

Eliminator Twin-Tube shock absorbers feature

* Performance valve codes for the ultimate in handling and response.

* Servicable and rebuildable.

* Multi stage valving system to allow a progressive dampening effect from slow to fast piston velocity thus automatically adjusting to all road conditions.

* Heavy duty twin tube construction.

* Bonded heavy duty neoprene rubber eye mounting bushings with bonded inner crush tube.

* Robust 2mm thick external and internal walls.

* Huge 36mm internal bore with a seamless and polished inner tube for smoother action and less friction.

* Bonded sintered iron piston construction with multi stage valving for increased durability and accurate tolerances.

* Piston retainer nuts mechanically peened to stop failure at high temperature.

* Nylon mechanical top out bump stops.

* Shafts are manufactured from tough 22mm or 18mm hardened chrome, precision engineered to withstand the harshest of environments, while reducing friction and wear.

* Gas charged with low pressure nitrogen gas to maximize fade resistance under extreme conditions without harshness, while providing more responsive control.

* Fuchs brand oil outer

* Short body/short travel to suit lowered springs (up 3" lower than Original Equipment), while still maintaining full suspension travel, bump stop clearance and maintaining spring entrapment.

* Option of short body strut part numbers with raised bottom spring seat/platform to suit up to 19" diameter genuine wheels and some 20� diameter aftermarket wheels. (Up to 22" diameter wheels in some applications.

* Every Lovells Eliminator strut and shock absorber is dyno tested after manufacture

Lovells Eliminator struts and shock absorbers are covered by a 3 YEAR/70,000km WARRANTY

Value added extras

* Struts come complete with neoprene bellows boots/dust shields.

* Shock absorbers come complete with neoprene shrouds.

* Struts and shock absorbers come complete with matched shortened bump stops if applicable.

* Struts and shock absorbers come complete with mounting hardware.

* Some struts and shock absorbers come with re movable spring platform spacers for incremental height adjustment.

Edited 25/06/09 05:03 AM by xr_velocity

[Erko]

is that under 1k with springs? the adjustable spring seats are a nice touch. Would be interested to see what the matching spring rate is for these dampers.

Edited 25/06/09 05:20 AM by Erko

[xr_velocity]

Yep, under $1k with springs. The list price is about $1100 from Lovells, but retailers always price below the RRP.

I was looking into Koni and Bilstein. This has in total cost me less than half of a bilstein/koni and king spring package.

I'll see if I can find out what the spring rates are...they don't seem to be in their catalogue.

[xr_velocity]

480lbs/inch front

240lbs/inch rear ....though that seems worng given that the stock ones are 250....their tech sheet says all springs are rated former than OEM so I must have the wrong stats.

Edited 25/06/09 06:05 AM by xr_velocity

[senna_T]

This sounds like a really nice street package, throw up some pics of the kit if you can...

[xr_velocity]

This is just taken direct from the Lovells site...might not even be for a BA but it would look similar.

[XR06T]

the catalogue states that there is no change in front ride height with this kit. that right?

[xr_velocity]

There is. THe part number contains SL and SSl for rear...same height as King springs. Check out the pics on the site..also there is a thread from C&V with these springs installed.

[Erko]

ok, so looks like basically lowered springs and new dampers. certainly an upgrade from worn stock dampers, but I wouldnt be expecting a major handling improvement, need firmer spring rates to make a significant difference. Worth a look for guys who would otherwise go with bilstieins / kings standard I think, price seems good if its under 1k all up, and has shorter rear bumps as part of the kit (website suggests it does). With a lot of BA's getting around on tired shocks and being bought by young enthisiasts they should sell quite a few of these

[xr_velocity]

I like the fact that the springs aren't too much harder than stock...I live near Canterbury Rd in Sydney...been down there lately? Bloody terrible road!