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Thread: Time for a lift kit !

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    Quote Originally Posted by Limmy View Post

    would 2 inch get me across most 4x4 scenarios ?
    Most folks on the forum have a 2" lift with 33" tyres.
    One it's legal and two it's very easy to fit with little mods.
    2" lift and 33" tyres will get you through most scenarios.
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    George aka Alitis007 runs 33's on stock height without any drama's. I believe.

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    any workshop you recommend? i'm around s.e suburbs

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    Quote Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD View Post
    No straight bolt up. A couple of hours in the driveway should see it done.
    well I took near to 10 hours ,first timer lol once you get throw the first one (eg 3 hour later , no manual or mates ) your a expert after that !!!! 7 of 10 I was working on the car hmmm. Got a good package deal on E-bay for Kings Springs as shown in link regards Alex

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    Quote Originally Posted by altech View Post
    well I took near to 10 hours ,first timer lol once you get throw the first one (eg 3 hour later , no manual or mates ) your a expert after that !!!! 7 of 10 I was working on the car hmmm. Got a good package deal on E-bay for Kings Springs as shown in link regards Alex

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-50mm-Su...ht_6011wt_1399
    LMFAO!!!

    I have been on the back of plenty of 3 hour jobs that took 10 hours!!! Hell Yeah! You feel better about it now though hey A sense of accomplishment.
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    I got 3" lift with mine - economical kit from Suzuki super
    king springs, ultima shocks, extended brake lines and poly correction bushes - cost me $800+ delivered
    then I also added tough dog fr and rr panhards for $450
    steering dampener $60

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    I'm deciding I will be getting 2 inch . for insurance purposes .

    got quoted $1480 for 2 inch TOUGH DOG 9 stage adjustable shocks and springs fully installed at a workshop . What do you's think ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD View Post
    LMFAO!!!

    I have been on the back of plenty of 3 hour jobs that took 10 hours!!! Hell Yeah! You feel better about it now though hey A sense of accomplishment.
    LOL ! just like my dump pipe 30 min job, became 2 months jobs snapping a bolt

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