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Are the standard shocks long enough to run 15-20mm spacers without any real issues? Then later on when I do get a lift kit I can add the spacers on.

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To be honest if your running std shocks still I wouldnt bother. Yes they will probably be long enough. But your not going to get any more flex as it is the shock that limits the travel on small lifts.
Also for the cost the spacers, last time I looked it wasnt much more to get coils.
Would only use rubber spacers for either replacing the std rubber anti rattle pads or for leveling out the car.

yes the spacers can be run, wont harm anything and gives you a good option if you by springs later and they sag a bit you can space em up,,same oll wheeel travel blah blah blaf it may be a tourer only so they might not need 50 inches of wheel travel like all you wheel travel whoooooores out there have a nice day

turps is on the money, save your $$ and do the kit. I have used spacers as you suggest and it is a waste of time.

I'm not disagreeing with those who say no to spacers because they are correct. Longer springs are definately the way to go.

But if your using the same fertilizer as me on your money tree then spacers would be a cheap temporary option to enable you to run bigger tyres

it may seem silly to spend money whilst saving for a larger purchase but that's just the world the financially challenged live in.

Agree with the cost thing. And yes I have had spacers. I only used them on the front just to level things up abit. Had Both 10mm and 5mm ARB spacers.
I still dont think its worth it for the 30mm lift that I think is the biggest you can go with spacers.

But depending on the cost thing go for it. THe shocks will be long enough. How much are spacers these days?

Oh and I realise flex isnt everything. But if I buy a spring and need to trim the setup more than 15mm. Then then the springs are wrong and I will take them back.

I don't run out of flex all that often, I'm not as hardcore as alot of you blokes that build your trucks so you can just hit anything hard and straight on and it will go up, I like to think about my options and do things the smart way. My main problem is that I bottom out ALOT and 1700ish bucks for a lift kit is just a waste of money for me, I figured with 33" tyres and this 15 or 20mm lift I should be right

Boss wrote:I don't run out of flex all that often, I'm not as hardcore as alot of you blokes that build your trucks so you can just hit anything hard and straight on and it will go up, I like to think about my options and do things the smart way. My main problem is that I bottom out ALOT and 1700ish bucks for a lift kit is just a waste of money for me, I figured with 33" tyres and this 15 or 20mm lift I should be right

That's what i thought. You can get 30mm spacers, you won't even notice 15mm. Easy to fit, wouldn't even need a spring compressor for std springs 2" bodylift is another inexpensive option if you do yourself. And trimming the guards around wheel arches and folding back a lip with multigrips works well too.

There are plenty of options to keep you having fun without breaking the bank.

That's correct, the only think is with 30mm spacers I lose 30mm of flex, correct? On the front it wouldn't matter because the front hardly flexes compared to the back, then when my 31's are stuffed some 33's are going on.

Boss wrote:That's correct, the only think is with 30mm spacers I lose 30mm of flex, correct? On the front it wouldn't matter because the front hardly flexes compared to the back, then when my 31's are stuffed some 33's are going on.

You lose no flex. You just gain 30mm height. If anything you may gain slight flex by hanging up on shockers slightly before bump stop stops you.

I've had 30mm spacers in conjunction with a 4" spring and 2" body lift for a few years now. Std bump stops, hangs up on shocks. No problems after heaps of heavy work and lots of neglect.

I didnt think springs were that expensive...

theres always plenty of shocks and spring kits on here with little kms on them for cheap.

GQ Bear wrote:

Boss wrote:That's correct, the only think is with 30mm spacers I lose 30mm of flex, correct? On the front it wouldn't matter because the front hardly flexes compared to the back, then when my 31's are stuffed some 33's are going on.

You lose no flex. You just gain 30mm height. If anything you may gain slight flex by hanging up on shockers slightly before bump stop stops you.

I've had 30mm spacers in conjunction with a 4" spring and 2" body lift for a few years now. Std bump stops, hangs up on shocks. No problems after heaps of heavy work and lots of neglect.

I'm talking about the wheel that's dropping, won't I lose 30mm of drop therefore lifting the wheel off the ground earlier in the down stroke?

edit: I had a bit more of a think about it and yes you are correct I wouldn't lose any flex, sweet as

Try ZORDO on the WWW.Patrol4x4.com forum for 30mm spacers for $40 a pair.

Al.

GUte wrote:Try ZORDO on the WWW.Patrol4x4.com forum for 30mm spacers for $40 a pair.

Al.

I bought some new 2nd hand 2" dobinsons springs on fleabay for $100. Ran the orig shocks for 12 months no issues. HaVE now changed the shocks as funds allow.

Buy springs not spacers !!!