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Thread: 2" or 4" Lift ????????

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    2" or 4" Lift ????????

    so i was set on keeping to a 2" for legal reasons how ever over the last two weeks i keep changing my mind 2" or 4" what to do i know the price is a big factor in difference but im happy to buy in parts over time? so whats ya thoughts help me decide please as i dont really plan on selling the car at all in about two years i will strip down paint and add a v8 diesel sorry going off track here 2" or 4"?and what exactly do i need for a 4 inch lift? and does ironman do a 4" lift?

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    2 inch lift springs and shocks
    Heres an ironman 4 inch kit http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NISSAN-PA...item45feeae976

    I am going 2 inch spring 2 inch body myself eventually.
    And have been warned off ironman stuff by more then one person.
    Read about a few good places like suspension stuff and superior engineering on here i am sure someone will add some input on them.
    Last edited by MudRunnerTD; 3rd May 2012 at 11:51 PM.

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    This is what ive got the $3080 kit http://www.bigo4x4.com.au/default.asp?page=suspension

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    Plenty of threads on here that explain exactly what you need for a 4" lift, all of which I believe you will need to get and fit at the same time, sorry I can't remember all the bits n pieces but there's extended break lines, castor correction,,radius arms etc etc, so yourgonna need to have the dough for it all.
    Now with a 2 " lift, all you will need is the shocks and springs, job done.
    All boils down to what you want to do in your trol and how much you want to spend but i will say one thing....... Don't cheap out!!!!! Spend once, spend wisely


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    It's a tricky question mate.

    I ended up getting the 2" GU OME suspension on my GQ so it bought it up to 3". Along with the 33's I am sitting legal and apart from severe trenches I pretty much get everywhere and I don't have to stress everytime police are behind me or checking me out.

    I might head down the body lift stage one day soon with 35's but I'm a happy camper at the moment.

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    GQ or GU?

    What do you want and expect to do with the car? how much driving have you already done in the car or any 4x4 for that matter? real questions that you need to consider before jumping off the end of the pier.

    A 2' lift is springs and shocks and fitted in your driveway iin a few hours for less than $1000.

    A 4" kit includes,
    4 x Springs
    4 x Shocks
    Drop Boxes
    Front and Rear adjustable Panards
    Adjustable upper rear trailing arms
    Adjustable drag link
    Extended brake lines
    Brake bias plate

    You wont get much, if any, change from $3000.

    If your going 4" then you really should also add to the list
    Heavy Duty standard length Lower rear trailing arms
    HD Tie Rod
    Gear Box Spacers
    Extended bump stops
    There is another $600 to $1000 in that extras list.

    Figure out what you want to do with the car mate.

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    I bought a car with a 4 inch lift and now having trouble getting a RWC and changing into my name. The lift was done professional with all the bits and pieces......can someone tell me please if i wanted to drop it back to standard for RWC purposes ( all standard parts come with the car) would i need to take all the bits n pieces off as well? It would be a waste of a lift kit!!!
    Sorry if it isnt the right place to ask the question........

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    Quote Originally Posted by AB View Post
    It's a tricky question mate.

    I ended up getting the 2" GU OME suspension on my GQ so it bought it up to 3". Along with the 33's I am sitting legal and apart from severe trenches I pretty much get everywhere and I don't have to stress everytime police are behind me or checking me out.

    I might head down the body lift stage one day soon with 35's but I'm a happy camper at the moment.
    whats the damage on that lift 2'' ome?? is it just the same as installing the gq 2" lift? no extra stuff to install extended lines etc

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    Quote Originally Posted by healy View Post
    whats the damage on that lift 2'' ome?? is it just the same as installing the gq 2" lift? no extra stuff to install extended lines etc
    Straight springs and Shocks only.
    Its a Nissan! =====> Its a Keeper!! ....... Got a TD42 in it BONUS!! ....... I'm a lucky bugger! I've got 2 of em!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rogue Dung Beetle View Post
    Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
    The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
    WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PyroMANIAC View Post
    I bought a car with a 4 inch lift and now having trouble getting a RWC and changing into my name. The lift was done professional with all the bits and pieces......can someone tell me please if i wanted to drop it back to standard for RWC purposes ( all standard parts come with the car) would i need to take all the bits n pieces off as well? It would be a waste of a lift kit!!!
    Sorry if it isnt the right place to ask the question........
    You'd only need to take out the Springs and Shocks, leave the rest there. note that any caster correction will unduly affect the steering while you drive it to be inspected but then put it all back in when your done.

    Do Not dismantle anything.
    Its a Nissan! =====> Its a Keeper!! ....... Got a TD42 in it BONUS!! ....... I'm a lucky bugger! I've got 2 of em!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rogue Dung Beetle View Post
    Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
    The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
    WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.

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