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GQ Suspenion..

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Post by robbie »

I want to lift my rig 3" higher.. what brand shocks/springs do you use & what do they cost? will be fitting myself..

other things to consider such as extended brake lines - do people just get an ABS brake center to make up longer lines? what they normally cost?
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Post by bogged »

robbie wrote:I want to lift my rig 3" higher.. what brand shocks/springs do you use & what do they cost? will be fitting myself..

other things to consider such as extended brake lines - do people just get an ABS brake center to make up longer lines? what they normally cost?



3inch you can use OEM brake lines, just adjust the cable routers, so they 'give' a bit more

Springs: Dobinson
Shocks: Koni or OME
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Post by robbie »

prices?
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Post by bogged »

robbie wrote:prices?


Depending where you shop..

You can go cheap, get a TJM XGS shocks and Series 2000 springs for $800ish

Dobinsons, $120ea?
OME, will let you know this week, going to price them myself as Ranchos have died again
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Post by robbie »

find out if they do discount on OME for multi buy..
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Post by bogged »

robbie wrote:find out if they do discount on OME for multi buy..


ARB wont do shit discounts on anything :(
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Post by Daisy »

dobinsons are 380 from memory for the set.

then theres the endless range of shocks.

I'd recommend koni or OME.
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Post by nischev »

PM blu125 that comes on here for prices and advise he is a great help and knows his stuff
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Post by roverrat »

Which outlet can I buy dobinson springs from in melbourne area??
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Post by hottiemonster »

roverrat wrote:Which outlet can I buy dobinson springs from in melbourne area??


cheezy :armsup: 97618111
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Post by bogged »

roverrat wrote:Which outlet can I buy dobinson springs from in melbourne area??


Pretty much anywhere that deals with suspension...

Them or King Springs are the kit to go with.
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Post by bagsy »

dobinson springs , tough dog shocks, and adjustable panhards ,caster bushes.
Try pro comp or cheezy
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Post by robbie »

I have just read some conflicting info.. 3" suspension is really 2" heavy duty? anyone ever heard of this before?
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Post by bagsy »

oh yeah and when you jack up the car to put the springs in , make sure you take the bolt out of the braket that holds the brake line to the diff, and just bend the line up a bit , without kinking or damaging it.
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Post by bogged »

robbie wrote:I have just read some conflicting info.. 3" suspension is really 2" heavy duty? anyone ever heard of this before?


have heard it, but what brand you talking about? There are genuine 3inch lift kits out there
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Post by robbie »

no idea what brands.. but apparantly the "genuine kits" are 2" kits.. hmo ordered a 3" kit and was really 1.5-2"..
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Post by bogged »

robbie wrote:no idea what brands.. but apparantly the "genuine kits" are 2" kits.. hmo ordered a 3" kit and was really 1.5-2"..


but thats Dudelux...... LMAO
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Post by ORSM45 »

got a measurement?
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Post by MKPatrolGuy »

robbie wrote:no idea what brands.. but apparantly the "genuine kits" are 2" kits.. hmo ordered a 3" kit and was really 1.5-2"..


Dudelux's is definitely 3"
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