Notice: We request that you don't just set up a new account at this time if you are a previous user.
If you used to be one of our moderators, please feel free to reach out to Chris via the facebook Outerlimits4x4 group and he will get you set back up with access should he need you.
Recovery:If you cannot access your old email address and don't remember your password, please click here to log a change of email address so you can do a password reset.

measuring for lift.

Tech Talk for Nissan owners.

Moderators: toaddog, V8Patrol

Forum rules
Post Reply
Posts: 149
Joined: Sat Sep 11, 2004 2:27 pm
Location: brisbane

measuring for lift.

Post by stewie81 »

Hey,
I did just do a search but did not really come up with a clear answer..

I believe to tell if you have lift you measure bump stops? Right?

Next thing is just to clarify are they the round rubber thingo's in middle of the Springs?
If so mine measure approx 62mm. Is that standand?

Cheers sorry for sounding Stoopid... :?
Stewie
Top
Posts: 1032
Joined: Mon Mar 17, 2003 10:14 am
Location: Newcastle, NSW

Contact:
Contact Heathx4

Post by Heathx4 »

Hehe, there's a question so silly, even I can answer. :finger:

Best way is to ask the previous owner! Otherwise, yeah, bumpstops are a reasonable way - but you don't measure the actual bumpstop! Instead, measure the distance between the bumpstop and the point it will contact. Bumpstops are tall rubber blocks or cylinders, either on the axle, or more often on the chassis rail. Either way, under compression of that wheel, the bumpstop stops the axle crashing into the chassis, or otherwise moving too far.

At ride height, on flat ground, measure the distance I mentioned on both sides, take the average, and compare it with your model's standard measurement.

Hmm, re-reading your question, I think you might have coil springs, and the stop is on the inside of those? In that case, just measure the height of the spring!
* Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool *
Top
Posts: 149
Joined: Sat Sep 11, 2004 2:27 pm
Location: brisbane

Post by stewie81 »

Hey thanks for that heath..

By the way I just re-read what I wrote and noticed I did not add..
1991 GQ mav.. So yeah Coils.. Sorry about that..

So i will measure the coils and see what i come up with..
Cheers again..
Stewie
Top
Posts: 23
Joined: Thu Aug 25, 2005 7:47 am
Location: Gold Coast

Post by Dunc Mav »

If the best way to measure suspension lift is the distance from bump stop to axle - what distance is standard GQ ?? and I can only assume that a 2inch lift will have +2 inches on that measurement.........

I couldn't find this info in the bible.


Thanks,
Dunc.
Top
Posts: 23
Joined: Thu Aug 25, 2005 7:47 am
Location: Gold Coast

Post by Dunc Mav »

***BUMP***

Sorry fellas. I need this info to discuss with Kings re a sagging left front spring.

Thanks,
Dunc.
Top
Posts: 1949
Joined: Wed Oct 23, 2002 7:44 am
Location: Melbourne, Australia

Post by MKPatrolGuy »

I can measure a standard 92 Mav for you tonight.
[size=100][url=http://www.vickrawlers.com/]VicKrawlers.com[/url]
[url=http://www.drfwdc.org.au/]Dandenong Ranges 4wd Club[/url][/size]
Top
Posts: 4323
Joined: Wed Dec 11, 2002 8:42 am
Location: Gold Coast, Queensland

Contact:
Contact HeathGQ

Post by HeathGQ »

MKPatrolGuy wrote:I can measure a standard 92 Mav for you tonight.
sorry, but how do you know a vehicle that is 13 years old is 'standard'. It may not have a raised suspension, but how much has it sagged from the manufacturers specification?
Heath & Melissa - 93 GQ LWB.
Top
Posts: 601
Joined: Mon Nov 15, 2004 6:52 pm
Location: North West Melbourne

Contact:
Contact dwaynes

Post by dwaynes »

this is a thread i found and have worked off
http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/PHP_Modul ... hp?t=32726

60mm front and 80mm rears this is close as i fitted a 2" lift standard coils and this took bump stop hight rears to 135mm
www.mudrhino.com.au
Top
Posts: 1949
Joined: Wed Oct 23, 2002 7:44 am
Location: Melbourne, Australia

Post by MKPatrolGuy »

HeathGQ wrote:
MKPatrolGuy wrote:I can measure a standard 92 Mav for you tonight.
sorry, but how do you know a vehicle that is 13 years old is 'standard'. It may not have a raised suspension, but how much has it sagged from the manufacturers specification?
Ok as standard as a 13 year old car with 95,000kms on it that has only been off road (Gravel fire trails that is) twice in its life can be. It is somewhere to start.
[size=100][url=http://www.vickrawlers.com/]VicKrawlers.com[/url]
[url=http://www.drfwdc.org.au/]Dandenong Ranges 4wd Club[/url][/size]
Top
Posts: 194
Joined: Sun Apr 13, 2003 4:01 pm
Location: Melbourne

Post by Boopa »

My "standard" (11 year old factory coils etc) bump stop clearance only measures about 25mm front :? ...but only for a few days longer.
My impression was that factory delivered is about 60mm front.
No wonder it rides like a bitch up front :lol:
Top
Posts: 51
Joined: Fri Jan 07, 2005 10:49 am
Location: Lost..

Post by Harps »

Boopa wrote:My "standard" (11 year old factory coils etc) bump stop clearance only measures about 25mm front :? ...but only for a few days longer.
My impression was that factory delivered is about 60mm front.
No wonder it rides like a bitch up front :lol:
What lift you putting in?? I went 3inch :)
Top
Posts: 146
Joined: Thu Oct 16, 2003 7:15 pm
Location: Hunter Valley

Post by muddyperils »

With a one year old 6" spring lift (which is exactly 6" higher than the standard setup it had) the measurement from the centre of the hubs to the un-modified guard is 27" front and back. Calculate lifts from this and it should be close????
GQ TOURER
Thankful to be able to use the tracks that are left....SHEET where are they........
Top
Posts: 194
Joined: Sun Apr 13, 2003 4:01 pm
Location: Melbourne

Post by Boopa »

Harps wrote:
Boopa wrote:My "standard" (11 year old factory coils etc) bump stop clearance only measures about 25mm front :? ...but only for a few days longer.
My impression was that factory delivered is about 60mm front.
No wonder it rides like a bitch up front :lol:
What lift you putting in?? I went 3inch :)
Same Harps...getting the gear through Shane (4WD Stuff) on here.
I put a 2inch body lift in a few weeks back..5 all up should do me.
Should arrive Friday for a bit of weekend tinkering :cool:
Top
Posts: 23
Joined: Thu Aug 25, 2005 7:47 am
Location: Gold Coast

Post by Dunc Mav »

Thanks for the front 60 and rear 80 mm answer.

Left front (88) and right front (102) is what we have. Hardly a 50mm lift hey ??!! The left is noticeble lower than the right.

Rears are good though +55mm and even.

Thanks again,
Dunc.
Top
Posts: 601
Joined: Mon Nov 15, 2004 6:52 pm
Location: North West Melbourne

Contact:
Contact dwaynes

Post by dwaynes »

Dunc Mav wrote:Thanks for the front 60 and rear 80 mm answer.

Left front (88) and right front (102) is what we have. Hardly a 50mm lift hey ??!! The left is noticeble lower than the right.

Rears are good though +55mm and even.

Thanks again,
Dunc.
do you have the fronts the wrong way around as springs have a drivers side and a pasanger side.
www.mudrhino.com.au
Top
Posts: 23
Joined: Thu Aug 25, 2005 7:47 am
Location: Gold Coast

Post by Dunc Mav »

No - they're correct. They seat properly.
Top
Posts: 601
Joined: Mon Nov 15, 2004 6:52 pm
Location: North West Melbourne

Contact:
Contact dwaynes

Post by dwaynes »

Dunc Mav wrote:No - they're correct. They seat properly.
yeah the will but the drivers side is a bit stiffer to compansate for the weight.

i.e. to level the rear of min i put 30mm sapcers on the pass side and 15 on the drivers and this is on brandnew springs.
www.mudrhino.com.au
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Nissan”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 4 guests