View Full Version : lift kits???
healy
21st April 2012, 10:17 PM
whats the best suspension for a gq patrol? Im after a 3" lift. Im more into mud and rocks, no beach work
Clunk
21st April 2012, 10:34 PM
plenty of info on here regarding lift kits mate and everyone one of us has their own opinion which might suit them better.............. to work out your needs you're probably better off speaking to a specialist and they will be able to help you out with what you need............ when it come to brand, there's plenty out there, I run a 2in OME lift on mine and it suits me down to the ground and for what I currently need. Dont go cheap, your better off doing a spot of saving up to get a better brand, than just plumping for the el cheepos
nissannewby
21st April 2012, 11:02 PM
x2 how longs a piece of string have a read up on the various threads and get plenty of info also as clunk said spend the money and get quality gear.
GQPorkroll
22nd April 2012, 04:48 PM
I used Ironman, simply because I got a good deal buying it and had head good things about it. As I have a gas tank, I went with the heavier rear springs (constant load I think they're called) so it won't sag, and I also used foam cell shocks. I'm running 35's no problems at all, it has heaps more clearance and still rides quite acceptable for a big truck with a lift in it.
Don't forget with a 3" you should probably do drop boxes, replace bushes and use a castor correction kit, and possibly an adjustable panhard bar, otherwise you'll run into vibrations and shakes. Make sure you factor at least another $500-$1000 in for bushes and parts to do the job properly.
growler2058
22nd April 2012, 05:09 PM
Dobinson is my choice.
Maxhead
22nd April 2012, 05:20 PM
Give Shane a call at Suspension stuff (http://www.suspensionstuff.com.au/shop/)
They have a good range, and I like the dobinson as well
Biscuits
22nd April 2012, 05:21 PM
Just bought a 2" Ironman, went the gas instead of foam though. Constant load, due to the Bar, Winch & roll cage
healy
22nd April 2012, 07:40 PM
ok so i've decided 2" is the go as im gonna make my beast legal ironman is at the top of the list. Whats the benifit of having a shock thats 1" bigger than the springs? i noticed a few ppl do this
nissannewby
23rd April 2012, 08:37 AM
Just a little more travel offroad for said lift.
healy
23rd April 2012, 12:41 PM
but are your springs more likely to pop out if you do that??
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