Quick GQ lift question

[TasHal]

G'day everyone I know this subject has been done to death but I couldn't find exactly what i was looking for!

My patrol currently has a 2" suspension lift with 33 tyres, looking at adding another 2 inches possibly with coil spacers, so my question is what modifications will I have to do for an extra 2 inch lift with spacers on a GQ that already has a 2" suspension lift?

Cheers!

TasHal

[makeitfit]

I guess you'll need some steering correction doing and extended brake lines and breathers at least.
Why not put 2" body spacers in instead, much cheaper and no faffing with brakes and steering and breathers etc.

[Dominator]

At a minimum to raise your car from 2 to 4 in lift (using coil spacers) you will need longer shocks, adjustable panhard rods, extended brake lines, extended brake bias bracket and some kind of caster correction, either correction plates, drop boxes or drop arms. In my opinion by the time you go to the effort, you are best to replace the springs too.

You should also consider extended sway bar links, an adjustable drag link and adjustable upper control arms.

[97EK1]

Just doing this myself my costings were very high because I didn't wanna do it wrong and had specific parts in mind I got the following

-Braided brake lines
-brake bias bracket
-new coils
-new shocks
-both panhards
-draglink
-rear lower control arms
-new front radius arms

[TasHal]

Thanks for the replies, I stuffed up though I meant to say BODY lift not SUSPENSION lift, its currently only got a 2" body lift. So would my best bet be going a full 2" suspension lift as opposed to coil spacers? What mods would i need to do to put a 2" suspension lift in my GQ then? (considering it already has 2 inch body lift).

sorry for the stuff around im new to the patrol world!

cheers

Hal

[BigRAWesty]

2" suspension is straight springs and shock. No need for anything else

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[GQ TANK]

In vic you need to do lane testing for a body lift

[TasHal]

2" suspension is straight springs and shock. No need for anything else

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)


Thanks mate!

[97EK1]

I'd do some offset rubbercaster bushes in the radius arms too though

[BigRAWesty]

I'd do some offset rubbercaster bushes in the radius arms too though

not absolutely needed, but yes its better if you do them to.

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[flashrx2]

wouldnt you still need the extended brake lines and arms for a 2 inch body and 2 inch suspension lift?
trying to decide this same q myself.

[healy]

What engine is it? As with the rb30 I had gu 2" and 2" body and all I did was lower aircon pipes on firewall and cut slot for 4L everything else was absolutely fine I know the 4.2 pet and diesel etc you have to do most things or you might even be able to shorten rad hoses instead of lowering it

[healy]

No brake lines do not get effected by body lifts as there not connected to the body

[healy]

Just doing this myself my costings were very high because I didn't wanna do it wrong and had specific parts in mind I got the following

-Braided brake lines
-brake bias bracket
-new coils
-new shocks
-both panhards
-draglink
-rear lower control arms
-new front radius arms
Braided brake lines are not legal in Vic I would have thought most states would be the same

[97EK1]

I have adr approved goodridge ones in both of my cars :s

[TasHal]

What engine is it? As with the rb30 I had gu 2" and 2" body and all I did was lower aircon pipes on firewall and cut slot for 4L everything else was absolutely fine I know the 4.2 pet and diesel etc you have to do most things or you might even be able to shorten rad hoses instead of lowering it

G'day Healy its a tb42 4.2 dual fuel.

[TasHal]

Bit confused now lol some people saying nothing has to be modified others saying stuff had to be modified? suppose I will just do it and see if we run into any issues...

[healy]

4.2 you will need to slot floor to use 4L adjust rad release aircon pipes off clips on fire wall there's one more thing I'm missing lol.
-Braided brake lines
-brake bias bracket
-new coils
-new shocks
-both panhards
-draglink
-rear lower control arms
-new front radius arms. This stuff is not needed for a 2" lift with 2" body lift

[Dominator]

As Westy said. All you need for a 2in suspension lift is shocks and springs. Like I said earlier, I would use coil spacers for a lift, they are more intense for leveling out our ride.

You can fit caster correction bushes if you wanted but they are not totally necessary.

[BigRAWesty]

Ok, from experience with mine running a 2" suspension and 1" body

Remove bottom section of radiator fan shroud. It clips on and off, this gives the fan the clearance needed.. (your already running a 2" body so should be fine..)
Brake lines yes, they connect from axle to body so need to be done. To be safe..
Also a 4" brake bias bracket to correct that..
As your already running a 2" body lift the main brake line from master cylinder to chassis is already modded.. and you should have already fixed the low range stick clearance issues.
I made some fill in panels to suit the new lift, it greatly assisted in engine heat reduction. Just used old conveyor belt..
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/04/17.jpg
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/04/18.jpg

So really, springs, shocks, castor correction if you like, brake lines, you should be good to go.

No need to do any rods as they are all with in the limits of adjustment. If money burns a hole in your pocket, go for it.. but not needed..

When I pull mine off the road I will be fitting up some engine block spacers to lift it back into the right position. This will assist in the low rage stick issues and remove the need for gear box drop spacers.


Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[97EK1]

4.2 you will need to slot floor to use 4L adjust rad release aircon pipes off clips on fire wall there's one more thing I'm missing lol.
-Braided brake lines
-brake bias bracket
-new coils
-new shocks
-both panhards
-draglink
-rear lower control arms
-new front radius arms. This stuff is not needed for a 2" lift with 2" body lift

... You realise he has edited the original post which was asking what you needed to do to go from a +2" to +4" suspension lift and realised he made a mistake and wanted 2+2"