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6" suspension lift
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 6:57 pm
by GAS-747
Looking at purchasing 1 of these kits off ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/GQ-GU-Patrol-4-o ... dZViewItem
Just looking for feedback or opinions on these items.
Also does this kit contain everything needed?
or should I look at adding more parts to it? (what else is needed if anything)
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 8:06 pm
by GUEEY
Hi.
I am currently in the process of lifting my GU Wagon 5 inch.
Once i fitted my Adjustable Panhard Rods and centred my diffs evenly, it kicked my steering wheel out 1/4 of a turn.
i fixed this with an ajustable drag link ( heavy duty) which i didnot even consider when i was sourcing parts.
My truck is in getting drop 4-5 inch Drop boxes fitted at the moment.
So consider a adjustable drag link , that is not pictured in the link.
Cheers
Grant.
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 6:56 pm
by GUte
What brand spring?
Not keen on bushes or plates.
Arms or boxes are better.
Try Big"O"4x4 also on Ebay or Oondy @
WWW.patrol4x4.com ( same bloke).
Al.
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 10:17 pm
by Nelso
Why do you want to go so big?
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 10:18 pm
by bogged
Nelso wrote:Why do you want to go so big?
x44teen..
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 8:05 am
by oondy
PM Sent mate.
cheers
OONDY
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 10:15 am
by j-top paj
bogged wrote:Nelso wrote:Why do you want to go so big?
x44teen..
+ 1
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 11:10 am
by GAS-747
My lpg tank sits pretty low (below the tow bar) and want alot more clearance so I can go virtually anywhere...
What size lift would you guys recomend?
Will be used for daily duties as well as off road & comps etc
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 11:23 am
by bogged
So for daily driver, comp truck, weekender, and tourer?
Possibly a 4inch would do.
but 3inch sus will fit 37's with a bit of guard trimming. or 35s not to hard either.
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 11:25 am
by j-top paj
we talking GU or GQ?
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 11:27 am
by bogged
j-top paj wrote:we talking GU or GQ?
assuming GQ..
if its GU, 3inch will go Q78's so no problems there.
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 12:24 pm
by j-top paj
bogged wrote:j-top paj wrote:we talking GU or GQ?
assuming GQ..
me too..
GU require less lift
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 4:04 pm
by GAS-747
Yeah I have a GQ.
So a 4 inch lift with 35's should be good for all round use?
I thought I'd go for 6" to compensate any sag that may occur...
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 5:02 pm
by poppeye
put the gas tank in the boot problem solved
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 5:22 pm
by GAS-747
I need the cargo area & 3rd row seat as I have a family & the GQ is our all rounder. Also it's not just the LPG tank that makes me want to lift it, I am hoping for good clearance all round as I wish to do a fair bit of off road work in mild to wild conditions...
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 6:42 pm
by nzdarin
Any more than 4" for an all purpose Patrol is going to be a backwards step. Most 'serious' will be running at the eqivalent of 4" or less. Normally less as the lower it is the better it performs and handles.
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 9:07 pm
by bogged
nzdarin wrote:Any more than 4" for an all purpose Patrol is going to be a backwards step. Most 'serious' will be running at the eqivalent of 4" or less. Normally less as the lower it is the better it performs and handles.
what he said...
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 10:23 pm
by j-top paj
only have 3" in mine and its good enough as an allrounder.
still pleasant to drive on the road and handles well.
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 4:38 pm
by tna racing
hey gas we currently have 5"(sagged to 4.5) springs and 2" body and raised the tank. i think thats a better option maybe 3+2 and raise tank