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Post by Diesel28 on Aug 5, 2004 20:52:23 GMT 11
Hi all .Can anyone please give me some knowledge on getting my rig lifted .what is the best option,as i dont know if to go for body lift or suspension..ive seen a Heap of 4x4s around chch with lifts on them and the bumpers not matching so not too keen on having it looking like that .If i had a suspension lift would that push the bumbers out of alighment or is it the body lift that does that .hope it all makes sence.Also how much of a lift does a suspension lift give you ?
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Post by Diesel28 on Aug 5, 2004 20:54:29 GMT 11
Can anyone let me know what kind of prices im looking at for a lift .have rear coil and front torsion .
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Post by Harry on Aug 5, 2004 23:03:16 GMT 11
If you only want extra room for tyres you're better off doing a body lift.After market coils and shocks are easy enough [apart from cost] but replacement torsion bars won't change the height [unless your current ones are stuffed].To raise the front you'll have to wind up the adjusters which brings it's own problems.Upward wheel travel increases but downward will reduce.Plus wheel alignment will need doing.My latest Bighorn has after market suspension both ends.The top A arm is on the bump stop and the wheels have about 30 mm negative camber both sides.Would probably work on a speedway but it's been cutting out tyres something awful.
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Dave
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Post by Dave on Aug 6, 2004 10:41:16 GMT 11
2" lift coils are approx $250, the front can be done yourself.
Dave
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Post by fenlon on Aug 13, 2004 10:52:42 GMT 11
I order all my lift parts from Independent4x.com. Suspention lifts for second gen Bighorns run from $500.00 USD for a 1.5 in. to $660.00 USD for 3 in. Body lift is $130.00 USD for 3 in. The suspention prices are for the whole kit, but I just pieced my own kit together from their lift parts link for much cheaper than the kit. Bare necessities. Hope this helps.
Jim
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Post by geeves on Aug 13, 2004 18:01:11 GMT 11
Suspension lifts req new rear springs /shocks and adjustment of the front torsion bars As has been said front wheel alignment becomes an issue depending on how far you go. You can do what is known as a ball joint flip to improve alignment and travel but you are still limited to 50mm max before the cvs take a hammering. A ball joint flip is simply removeing the top ball joint and remounting it on the bottom of the a arm . Its questionable if this is legal without cert but lots of people have done it with no wof problems.
Body lifts are exactly that You place spacers between the chassis and body at each of the mounting points. These somtimes cause problems with the gearstick and you need to check the radiator shroud and if your fussy move the bumpers.High density polyethylene is most commonly used for the spacers along with new high tensile longer bolts.
I belive Yarno had problems with one mount breaking after a body lift and in NZ certification is normaly required.
In both cases make sure that brake lines etc arnt stretched and road handling will be affected
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Post by jackhammer on Nov 19, 2004 14:18:51 GMT 11
Cheering, I put a 40mm suspension lift in not long ago. It makes a difference. New long travel shocks all round and heavy duty coil springs outback. The rear articulates better, however, the front has always been a problem. Go the suspension lift first, it is easier. If you need extra room for tyres, go the body from there. Good luck with it, reply back what you have done.
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Post by Diesel28 on Feb 12, 2005 17:28:59 GMT 11
Hiya all ,Well i still havent had my lift kit done yet . But am seeking advice from a place in christchurch NZ RE: getting it done for me.i would love so badly to get to this height BUT i think it will never happen. www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Toyota/auction-22310323.htmCan a 93 bighorn T/D auto go to this level of height lifting. Also has anyone got pics of a isuzu bighorn lifted so can see if its looks ok or not . Regards neil |
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Post by Diesel28 on Feb 12, 2005 17:29:47 GMT 11
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