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i have a 91 GQ with a 2 inch susp" lift and have been thinking of putting a 2" body lift can anyone please tell me if all i have to do is put rear brake line on front and put new one on rear is there anything else i should consider i have 32's (tyres) on it but am about to put new ones on hopeing to get 35's

frby69 wrote:i have a 91 GQ with a 2 inch susp" lift and have been thinking of putting a 2" body lift

go 3" to 4" suspension instead.

frby69 wrote:can anyone please tell me if all i have to do is put rear brake line on front and put new one on rear is there anything else i should consider i have 32's (tyres) on it but am about to put new ones on hopeing to get 35's

you'll only need brakes lines for suspension lift or for increasing travel.

Radius arm spacers to move the front diff forward, some trimming of the guards, and 35's will be fine.

Hi mate l just bought a 3 inch lift kit from The4wdshop on ebay for $850 which included springs,extended shocks,extended brakeline and castor bushes, the GQ is so much better with this lift as l only had 2 inch body lift with 33's now l can fit 35's easy......OH dont need adj pan hard rods for 3 inch but you do for 4"

Cheers Chris

frby69 wrote:i have a 91 GQ with a 2 inch susp" lift and have been thinking of putting a 2" body lift can anyone please tell me if all i have to do is put rear brake line on front and put new one on rear is there anything else i should consider i have 32's (tyres) on it but am about to put new ones on hopeing to get 35's

http://www.gqpatrol.com/bodylift/index.htm

body lifts, and 35s are illegal in Qld.
plenty in the bible.
http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/viewtopic.php?t=101692

bogged wrote:
body lifts, and 35s are illegal in Qld.
plenty in the bible.
http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/viewtopic.php?t=101692

Bodylifts are not illegal here. 2" lift is however the maximum you can raise the body i recall being told by a local engineering (blue plate) mob.

However like everyone else, on only a 2" lifted GQ I do not see the point in only putting the body up another 2"! Your chassis will still bottom out and get you stuck on things a standard long wheelbase hilux can drive over without touching terrafirma.

Yom wrote:Bodylifts are not illegal here.

depends who you talk to.. theres beent more threads on this shit, with 50/50 no yes no in differtent states.

SurfChris wrote:Hi mate l just bought a 3 inch lift kit from The4wdshop on ebay for $850 which included springs,extended shocks,extended brakeline and castor bushes, the GQ is so much better with this lift as l only had 2 inch body lift with 33's now l can fit 35's easy......OH dont need adj pan hard rods for 3 inch but you do for 4"

Cheers Chris

Will vary. I have 2" front and 3" rear at the moment, and both ends need adjustable panhards.

bogged wrote:

Yom wrote:Bodylifts are not illegal here.

depends who you talk to.. theres beent more threads on this shit, with 50/50 no yes no in differtent states.

I know its not illegal here though. The blue plate on my mate's surf is testament to this fact.

My advice is to stay away from bodylifts in GQs. They put too much stress on body mounts and you can get much better tyre clearance by trimming your guards instead.

thanks guys will check out the4wdshop on ebay for the suspension kit just thought about body lift to fit bigger tyres and it is the cheaper bit to lifting to start with want to get it up to scratch so i can join the boys on the next ormeau run as thats where i live cheers

Not sure if what everyone has just been posting has gone over your head but the general recommendation is to avoid bodylifts on GQ's. The GQ body isnt a work of art - infact its a pile of crap lol - and lifted bodymounts are known to cause more problems than good.

thanks i'm starting to get that idea thanks everyone will just save some more$$$$ and get the lift kit from ebay

It looks like your troll is pretty stock. Get in contact with Ryano @ Fourbies. Talk to him about your tyre options and also talk to him about suspension - if you buy it all through him you can bet he'll give you a better price than you'll find anywhere else. He's extremily knowledgeable and trustworthy. Yes you might be able to buy cheaper through ebay or some bloke who says "mate I can get you a good deal on this" but at the end of the day if your tyre shreds itself or your shock absorber starts pissing out oil you want to be able to call the bloke who sold it to you and say "mate, it broke, I'm bringing it down for you to have a look at and sort out under warranty"

Alternatively, keep your eye on the trading forums. Second hand tyres and suspension gear comes up ALL the time and its usually in good nick and very, very well priced.

Goodluck!

Yom wrote:

bogged wrote:
body lifts, and 35s are illegal in Qld.
plenty in the bible.
http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/viewtopic.php?t=101692

Bodylifts are not illegal here. 2" lift is however the maximum you can raise the body i recall being told by a local engineering (blue plate) mob.

No BL's are not illegal in QLD, however there is no accepted blue plate for a body lift. They must be approved for fitment prior to by DOT., and then the vehicle is inspected by DOT - full pit inspection. Hence why I had suggested not to worry about it.

No BL's are not illegal in QLD, however there is no accepted blue plate for a body lift. They must be approved for fitment prior to by DOT., and then the vehicle is inspected by DOT

This is correct & not that hard to do.
Body cracking is caused by fitting the wrong size bolts & blocks.

I would always do suspension liftv first & then a bodylift if required.

hey surfchris lookin at the same kit from the 4wdshop on ebay... tell me is it good quality stuff and go good off road. and easy to do yourself ??

cheers mate.

DEZ wrote: and easy to do yourself ??

cheers mate.

body lift in GQ is a piece of piss to do.

na not the body lift its a 3" suspention kit just never done coils only done leafs on the 40.

dez

JOHNZ wrote:No BL's are not illegal in QLD, however there is no accepted blue plate for a body lift. They must be approved for fitment prior to by DOT., and then the vehicle is inspected by DOT

This is correct & not that hard to do.
Body cracking is caused by fitting the wrong size bolts & blocks.

I would always do suspension liftv first & then a bodylift if required.

i've had 2 body lifts blue plated

just tought i'd let you all know that you can raise the body 2 inch's with out any legal bit's (plates, inspection etc) and can only legaly raise or lower any suspsion 1/3 the original high from factory this is from a transport inspection (mod plate) station cheers (i work for one lol)

DEZ wrote:hey surfchris lookin at the same kit from the 4wdshop on ebay... tell me is it good quality stuff and go good off road. and easy to do yourself ??

cheers mate.

Yeah mate very good quality and works well out in the bush, and yes can do it yourself bar the front castor bushes as they are pressed in....Pedders fitted my castor bushes into the flex arms...that cost me $55.

So do the front first say on friday night and then take the arms somewhere on Sat and by late sat arvo you will be finished.....Dont forget to get the brake and castor kit.....

Cheers Chris

frby69 wrote:just tought i'd let you all know that you can raise the body 2 inch's with out any legal bit's (plates, inspection etc) and can only legaly raise or lower any suspsion 1/3 the original high from factory this is from a transport inspection (mod plate) station cheers (i work for one lol)

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