Territory Handling!

[F6RD]

Hi Guys

I just purchased a territory 2007 unfortunately its not a turbo, Not in my budget. But after driving it for a bit I realised they drive like a boat and have heaps of body roll. Basically they drive like a bag of

So im looking at lowering it and installing better shocks and maybe sway bars also getting some 18's.

Just wondering what combos other territory owners have used.

Was going to get GT Monroe shock absorbers and lower springs (pretty sure they only make 'lows' for the territory) but only want to lower it a bit anyway.

Has anyone got whiteline swaybars installed? Im sure it would make a massive difference!

Also do any of the bushes need replacing? ie lower control arm or diff bushes? as ive experienced these in my BA Turbo.

Cheers Baz

[cobramad]

Hi mate,

Firstly, if yours is an AWD Territory, there isnt a lot of options in terms of front shocks, apart from a few Chinese ones on Ebay and from Pedders and of course, Fraud. If you're keen, Ebay also list coil-over kits to suit RWD and AWD Territorys, just not too sure of the quality of these things, especiallly for the coupla grand they are asking for them.

Im not sure if the rear shocks are all that different to BA/BF and Im sure that there is a listing for Bilstein shocks for a Terry rear application. Whiteline do uprated front and rear stabiliser bars but I haven't tried them yet. If you check their online catalog you will see whats out there ( I hear their front bar comes in 32mm..)

From what I can gather from other forums, and ours, most owners go for a lowered spring package whilst using the factory shocks, for improved looks and better handling. I have run with uprated King Springs in the standard ride height (I like driving over stuff in search of that elusive prime parking space..) and to ensure that our Terrirory didn't go bum-down once the LPG tank was fitted. After 30K of mixed use, these springs have not sagged and settled like the factory springs did and handle full loads and a car trailer with ease.

Wholesale Suspension are a site sponsor and Pat is very clued up and free with his advice. PM him and Im sure he will be only too willing to help sort out ya boat!

If you do go fully sick and drop it on its guts, there are also a range of alignment correction bushes and arms to keep things like tyre wear in check. Oh, and apart from all the factory bushes that can and will pack up, be vigilant and keep an eye on the front lower ball joints, which have a habit of failing. Ive heard that Fraud are replacing them free of charge, up to 150K but please dont quote me on this Hope this helps you some, Baz.

Cheers,

Mal K

[mattyb]

I've got a set of 18's off a 2010 Turbo Territory with tyres that have only done 15000k's going cheap if you are interested. PM Me. Cheers, matt.

I've been looking at whiteline swaybars, and have spoken to a few mates with lowered territorys, and they have all gone for pedders coils, and a couple have added the sportrider shocks as well. This is my next avenue to go down.

[Henz]

Congrats Baz.

Should throw some 20s on it though! What colour is it?

[F6RD]

Hi mate,

Firstly, if yours is an AWD Territory, there isnt a lot of options in terms of front shocks, apart from a few Chinese ones on Ebay and from Pedders and of course, Fraud. If you're keen, Ebay also list coil-over kits to suit RWD and AWD Territorys, just not too sure of the quality of these things, especiallly for the coupla grand they are asking for them.

Im not sure if the rear shocks are all that different to BA/BF and Im sure that there is a listing for Bilstein shocks for a Terry rear application. Whiteline do uprated front and rear stabiliser bars but I haven't tried them yet. If you check their online catalog you will see whats out there ( I hear their front bar comes in 32mm..)

From what I can gather from other forums, and ours, most owners go for a lowered spring package whilst using the factory shocks, for improved looks and better handling. I have run with uprated King Springs in the standard ride height (I like driving over stuff in search of that elusive prime parking space..) and to ensure that our Terrirory didn't go bum-down once the LPG tank was fitted. After 30K of mixed use, these springs have not sagged and settled like the factory springs did and handle full loads and a car trailer with ease.

Wholesale Suspension are a site sponsor and Pat is very clued up and free with his advice. PM him and Im sure he will be only too willing to help sort out ya boat!

If you do go fully sick and drop it on its guts, there are also a range of alignment correction bushes and arms to keep things like tyre wear in check. Oh, and apart from all the factory bushes that can and will pack up, be vigilant and keep an eye on the front lower ball joints, which have a habit of failing. Ive heard that Fraud are replacing them free of charge, up to 150K but please dont quote me on this Hope this helps you some, Baz.

Cheers,

Mal K

Hey Mate

Thanks for the advice.

I priced up king spring lows and Monroe shocks and it came to under $600. but will speak to whole sale suspension.

Cheers

[F6RD]

I've got a set of 18's off a 2010 Turbo Territory with tyres that have only done 15000k's going cheap if you are interested. PM Me. Cheers, matt.

I've been looking at whiteline swaybars, and have spoken to a few mates with lowered territorys, and they have all gone for pedders coils, and a couple have added the sportrider shocks as well. This is my next avenue to go down.

Hey Matty yeah how much do you want for the rims. Only problem is I live in Victoria.

Yeah ive got sway bars on my BA and they make a massive difference to body roll. Any reason why your mates went with Pedders? I guess they give good advice aye.

[F6RD]

Congrats Baz.

Should throw some 20s on it though! What colour is it?

Hey Henz Hows things?

Cheers yeah I really like the car its only a TX SY. The colour is winter white and its only got 42,000 on the clock.

Real good day to day car.

Haha yeah they do look Rad with 20's but kinda goin budget.