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Hi I'm a newbie here and just starting to modify my gq for touring. I would like to know what I'm starting with and I'm not sure if my suspension is standard or lifted. I measure 540mm from hub centre to the bottom edge of the rubber flare on the front axle and 570 for the same on the rear. My truck is fitted with a TJM steel winch bar (no winch yet) and steel TJM brushbars/side steps. I imagine these accessories would sag the springs a bit. Any help would be appreciated :-)
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It looks lifted, looking at the wheel arches.
The little tyres might make the gap bigger though.
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I am with mudrunner it is certainly lifted, if you put up some pictures of the radius arms at the front we may be able to tell you what the castor correction is (if any) or what else is non stardard with the suspension
GQ highmount, lockers, barwork, 3-Link front, long arms, V8, cage, duct tape, cable ties and 35's
Thanks for the help. Tyres are 31" roadies. I have got a couple of quick shots of the shocks and radius arms, let me know if you need more detail. Should I be worried about the lifespan of the rusty coil springs? It's a bit difficult to see in the pic but the rear radius arm doesn't look concentric but it may just be worn out.
I am not familiar with that shock, someone else might be able to tell you. But if your radius arm bush's are not concentric (it could be wear) but is more likely that castor correction bushes have been put in like these:
Thanks for the advice on the springs Crate. Now I can spend the extra money on some new shocks, thinking tough dog adjustables and some 30mm spring spacers to lift the saggy front a little.
if you put the spacers in then you will may also need to alter a few other things too..(brake lines etc )...maybe someone else here can advise you better..wait and see what your new shocks do to the height difference...check your brake bias bracket on the back as I learnt here...easy to make your own .....I think you are betterto get someone to assess your suspension re the sag so that you are not chasing your tail and having to return to things etc
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In my opinion there is many better options than the tough dog adjustable's, from the more budget range to suit a 2" lift I would be using something from OME or EFS, they have a better reputation than Tough Dog.
To go up a level in quality (and price) a bit I would consider Radflo emulsion shocks.
GQ highmount, lockers, barwork, 3-Link front, long arms, V8, cage, duct tape, cable ties and 35's