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4'' lift

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4'' lift

Post by akkoo »

is a 4'' lift too big for a shorty running 33's?
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Post by KIWI »

I ran 4" lift with 33's on my GQ and GU shorties, it's personal preference really. You don't need a 4" lift to clear 33's, and you save a few dollars if you don't go higher than 3" as you will get away without adjustable panhards
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Post by ludacris »

2" lift and 2" body lift would be less hassle .

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Post by bogged »

2inch suspension lift is all you need.
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Post by anzac »

a two inch lift with radius arm spacers, castor correction and rear lower control arms would be all you need to get 33"s under without any rubbing.

Saves you a heap of coin, you don't run into trouble with driveshaft angles etc causing vibrations etc and it's more stable keeping it lower.

A set of radius arm spacers with washers costs about $70-$80 from superior, get your lower arms for $350 same place then fit a normal 2" lift with castor bushes. Old man emu set up for a GQ would cost you around $1400 paying full retail, but that includes everything you need including castor bushes. Most places would quote for around 4.5hrs labour so fitting it yourself would save a fair bit.

The radius arm spacers push your front diff forward to compensate for the lift shortening your wheel base slightly and it stops 33"s from rubbing at all.
I recommend lower control arms because it's just cheap insurance against tearing the arse out of your truck when you bend the tiny factory arms.
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Post by twodiffs »

You shouldn't need radius arm spacers for a 33" tyre. I think castor correction with a 2" will be unnecessary as well, although some trucks get away with out it and some need it...only one way will tell ;)

Also longer lower arms would be overkill for the lift BUT they would be a big improvement on the factory arms strength wise.
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Post by KIWI »

I have run a 3" lift, without castor bushes and wouldn't use them unless they are rubber.
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Post by ludacris »

No need for front radius arm spacers, castor correction bushes, nor longer rear lower control arms for a 2" lift. In the future it will be a good idea to upgrade your lower control arms to a standard length but heavier duty.

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Post by anzac »

Yeah, if you aren't fussy no you don't need all that stuff like I said.

But If you don't want it to scrub or handle weird it's a good start.
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Post by ziggy_170 »

Go 3inch with drop boxes and longer lowers.. Cost me $1500 fitted
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