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More height...

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More height...

Post by constapa »

Hi, can anyone tell me if there is a way to lift my Gen 1 more than the known 2" at the front? I already cranked the torsion bars but i 'm wondering if there is a way to do something more... (the solution of fitting bigger tires is another story, i 'm looking for something with my suspension)
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Post by DougH »

Sure cut it off and put a solid axle under it. There are no hidden secrets for getting more out of the ifs.
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Post by 4wd26 »

Check out this link
http://www.4x4wire.com/forums/showflat. ... &fpart=all

DougH, you are in this thread and added some comments, why not cross link them?

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Post by Bitsamissin »

I managed to get 65mm out of my old IFS front end.
That was with a big t/bar crank and trimming the upper bumpstops down to about 10mm and using hex bolts for more room.
You can do a upper balljoint flip and use 10mm spacers (only on a Gen 2 Paj) to obtain a bit more travel and make room for more t/bar cranking but there are issues with doing this.
There's really not a lot you can do with the front IFS as it is.
The rear can go up 2.5-3" using raised coils and or spacers but you are limited to go any higher as the front can't get enough height to match the rear.
I just luv my "clacker Jabber"
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Post by DougH »

Bitsamissin wrote: You can do a upper balljoint flip and use 10mm spacers (only on a Gen 2 Paj) to obtain a bit more travel and make room for more t/bar cranking but there are issues with doing this.
You blow tierods and idler arms often with a balljoint flip. Asking me how I know. ;)
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Post by constapa »

Thanks guys, you 've done it! You managed to put me in troubles! :) Now i'm thinking more seriously the front solid axle solution. Is there anyone that has done it before in a Gen 1???
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Post by -Scott- »

A few guys have done it in the States. I think there's some photos in the pics thread.

Give it time and some of them will post up...

Cheers,

Scott
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