Jackaroo Suspension Lift Kits

[r3kle55]

Hey all. I own a 2002 Turbo Diesel Jackaroo and like any other Jackaroo owner want some extra clearance. Just wondering if anyones got any ideas of the best in terms of lift vs. road handling. I'd like to get about 2" of lift but not alter the handling too much. Also how big can I go on tyre size with this lift and what would be the ideal A/T tyre?

Many thanks all.

[chikoroll_]

you can go to :

285/75r16 (33") on a 8" wide rim, not sure of the offset

265/75 is a 32" fits the standard rim
245/85 is a 33" fits the same rim, without effecting the economy as much

the ideal size is either the 265/75 or the 245/85, 265 is more stable (extra height is offset with extra width) but the 245 can actually increase economy (tread dependent)

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2" OME coils
have the tyre store wind up the front when they do the wheel alignment

that is all

out of pocket $300

you don't need torsion bars
you don't need new front shocks
you don't need any brake or cable extensions
you *may not* need new rear shocks


you have to be careful with larger shocks, some brands are oversized, some are already good for the 2"

if you do the 2" consider a balljoint flip and balljoint spacers- this will regain 1" of the loss in down-travel with the frontend windup, but it is not critical
it is necessary for the 3" as is much more (diff drop, spacers, shocks)

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no matter how much you lift it, you will notice an instant difference in the handling

when i fitted the 265/75 i could definately feel the extra height, the handling was much better, didn't feel as loose footed

[chikoroll_]

btw, is yours a wide track model?

[r3kle55]

Nah its not. Just an '02 Base Model Jackaroo.

[ytzuzu]

Check out independent4x.com and calmini.com . I prefer indy 4x, guys there are a wealth of info on troopers ( jackaroos)

[Fiisher]

If you want clearance, handling and low cost, here's what you do.

- HD rear coils - $185
- Crank torsion bars, alignment - $50 (for the alignment)
- Rear Shocks - $250

Tyres/rims - The wider offset rims will give you the handling you are after

- 16x8 -22 offset steelies - $240 (for 4)
- 285/75 R16 AT's - I'd recommend BFG's if you can afford them - $ 1,200 ish - Try finding some 2nd handers

OR

15x8 -13 offset steelies - $200
33x12.5 R15 BFG A/T's - $1,200 ish - Try finding 2nd handers

Then you'll need some bunnings lawn edging to make flares - $40

The result of the first option will look like this:
http://harryfisherphotos.smugmug.com/ph ... AMZ-XL.jpg
http://harryfisherphotos.smugmug.com/ph ... cuC-XL.jpg

If you go for the 2nd option, it will look kinda like this, except the tyres will be about 15mm further in, should stick out about the same as the first set of pics but the tyre itself will be just as wide.
http://harryfisherphotos.smugmug.com/ph ... Tnj-XL.jpg

Or if you CBF lifting it, you can still get away with it. You'll just need to glue some rubber mallets to your bump stops. Then it'll look like this with the 33x12.5 R15's
http://harryfisherphotos.smugmug.com/ph ... 8Se-XL.jpg
http://harryfisherphotos.smugmug.com/ph ... wvz-XL.jpg

Harry