body lift for gq wagon

[41ook_patrol]

hey guys thinking of putting a 2 inch body lift on my gq wagon it has a 2 inch sring lift already was wondering if there would be anything i would have to change after the body lift its an auto trans.

cheers

[97_gq_lwb]

Be interested to know myself considering doing the same.
I think i read something about extended brake lines.

[mick.]

It's been a while since I've done one but I think this pretty much sums it up. To do it properly you need to drop the radiator 2inches (dodgy way remove bottom of shroud), bend high/ low range lever with oxy (dodgy way cut floor), lengthen your fuel filler hose, lengthen hose or modify bracket for brake vacuum, stretch your copper brake lines on the firewall and to make everything looks right you need to modify your, side steps, bullbar and rear bar by lifting them 2 inches to suit.

Cheers Mick.

[41ook_patrol]

ok cool thanks mick i no bout the bullbar sidesteps and rear bar and brake lines but not the other stuff thanks again.
and how do u no if the shocks are ajustable i got told that they were ajustable when i bought the car but not sure how to tell.

[NissanGQ4.2]

ok cool thanks mick i no bout the bullbar sidesteps and rear bar and brake lines but not the other stuff thanks again.
and how do u no if the shocks are ajustable i got told that they were ajustable when i bought the car but not sure how to tell.

the shock will have some type of knob on it to allow you to chance the setting.

cheers

Todd

[mick.]

Depending what type of shocks you have on how there adjusted. Tough Dogs, Ranchos and Boss have a knob on the bottom of the shock which you turn clock wise to stiffen them up. Koni's need to be removed and twisted I think.

Cheers Mick.

[41ook_patrol]

sweet thanks guys ill have a look today i got told they go out to 3inch full so yer will have a look.

[NissanGQ4.2]

sweet thanks guys ill have a look today i got told they go out to 3inch full so yer will have a look.

That will have nothing to do with been adjustable, If you are unsure on what adjustable shocks do, just ask for more explanation.

Cheers

Todd

[mick.]

I think you may have air shocks which pump up with compressed air. You will find a valve somewhere where you stiffen them up for carrying heavy loads or towing.

Cheers Mick.

[NissanGQ4.2]

Can you upload a photo of the shocks? It would help with letting you know what type of shock they are.

Cheers

Todd

[41ook_patrol]

ok so just had a look at the shocks and all i can see is they are red and on the bottom it says adjustable, made by koni- holland and then its got and plus and minus either side of adjustable so looks like this ( - adjustable + )

[Rosco]

To adjust the konis you need to remove them.
Then there 2 little holes at the top where you push a rod through to remove the rubber bump stop.
Then compress the shock until it stops.
Turn the shock which ever way you want. Harder or softer.
Pull back out to extend shock.
Replace rubber bump stop.
Refit and try.

Pretty easy job. Should take about 10 min once you nut it out.
Done mine several times before I was happy.