1991 MU Leaf Lift

[blowout]

I am currently in the process of lifting my 91 Mu. So far we are going to wind up the torsion bars on the front to 2 inches and do the ball joint flip.

Problem is i have no idea where to get spacers or extenders for the leaf springs at the back any help would be appreciated

BTW i live near Penrith NSW so close by there would also be heplful.

Also where can i get a body lift done in this area also and a rough cost.

Much Appreciated to anyones time in this matter

CHEERS

[geeves]

2 ways of lifting the rear.
1 extended shackles. These can be bought off the shelf (search the web for prices) or made by a freindly engineer .
2 new rear springs Most come as a 50mm lift Try EFS or ARB or OME or Lovels Get the ones for a 89 jackeroo but do not buy the heavy duty type for a Mu

[quack]

i would recomened the longer shackels, i got a work buddy to make me up a set and cost me 1l of jimbean($40), peice a cake to fit too.

this with the torsion wind up and a set of 32' tyers and now she clears the ground a hell of a lot better than standard.

[nig]

If you want off-the-shelf stuff then Snake Racing have just started stocking Calmini gear - they are at Penshurst, might be worth talking to them. Their web site is www.snakeracing.com.au/

[muvit madness]

Hi blowout

Have you tried the fellas at BBM in kings park as they will have what you need & then some which is only 1/2 hour drive from penrith.

cheers
muvit

[blowout]

Cheers fella's much appreciated

Ill let you know how i go ;D

[kykin]

so howed u go?

[blowout]

i didnt end up doing it i got told if the the torsion bars are wound to too far they would snap under strain or articulation so i backed out

Could anyone who has done the torsion wind up let me know how they went please

[muvit madness]

blowout said:

i didnt end up doing it i got told if the the torsion bars are wound to too far they would snap under strain or articulation so i backed out

Could anyone who has done the torsion wind up let me know how they went please

hi blowout
from personal experience with torsion bars my truck with all its bar work etc... should have done with a torsion bar upgrade coz i used to wind em up a good couple of turns before every 4wd stint trust me when i say this coz after my stints the damn things were back down again. but didn't bother upgrading em coz i was in the process of my sas project anyway. In saying that i wound the bejesus outta em at the end of it all & they never snapped on me?
Now they still serve a purpose which have been part of my ramp construction ;D
That my 2c tho

cheers
muvit

[muvit madness]

Just remembered
if your still unsure then upgrade em to thicker ones flyer has a set of calmini ones in his possesion that he'll offload cheap but you'll have to pm him quickly as he is returning to broome in 2 days time?.
btw you say your truck is still a virgin coz its not screwed yet pm me your number a we shall see ;D ;D ;D i know plenty of tracks that will pop it's cherry he-he-he

cheers
muvit

[mu4meandyou]

Hey Blowout,

Wouldn't be too concerned about snapping the torsion bar. My truck is the same as yours (I think I met you just after you bought yours in Henry St Penrith). I'm pretty sure mine has the standard bars that have been wound up. With 31 x 10.5 x 15 Coopers on it measures about 900mm to the top of the wheel arch. During some recent work I have wound the bars myself and it's an easy, painless excercise (as long as you don't skin your knuckles). Can't comment on impact to articulation however I have no complaints.

The back of mine looks to have heavy duty leafs as it has one more leaf than the red MU I sold recently. Reading a few other posts they recommend only getting standard heightened ones due to harsh ride and loss of articulation. I'd agree with that as mine rides a little rough in the back. Or even easier, go the longer shackels. All up quite a cheap lift that I believe you'll find worthwhile.

[blowout]

Thanks fellas, with the help of your info i will when i get back from hols buy the extended shackles from snake racing (unless someone has some they want to offload) and wind up the front + flip the ball joint and see how it goes but ill post pics aswell under new thread.
mu4meandu that was me in Penrith the other month
also thanks for the heads up muvit ill pm flyer about the bars - plus looking forward to coming out for a play

[kykin]

id be keen on some longer shackels to but i hear that insurance dosent like the look of em if they ever have to check it over for any reason? any one had problems with the legality side?
just to throw a spanner in your works blowout.

[blowout]

im not sure myself, but i have too lift my truck because the shocks were replaced before i bought it and they are too long so they bottom out too easily so im lifting it to solve the prob + cos i want to lol.
But im not sure on the legalities sorry