Most flex from a 2 inch lift.

[paulyg]

In Victoria the highest we can legally lift our trucks is 3inch, 2 inch suspention lift and probably 33 inch wheels, what can we do to get the most flex out of a 2 inch lift?

[hekarewe]

In Victoria the highest we can legally lift our trucks is 3inch, 2 inch suspention lift and probably 33 inch wheels, what can we do to get the most flex out of a 2 inch lift?

the only other thing i cpould sudjest to get more flex/travell is disconect you sway bars by fitting "disaconects on them or take them off alltogether. bare in mind though taking them off all together will mean it will make your truck handle like a pig on road. lots of body roll!!

[AB]

I have a GU 2" suspension OME brand in the GQ which makes it more like 2 1/2 to 3", no front sway bar and still kept the manual disconnect for the rear and gives great flex mate. I would say to keep it legal and have good flex then get a good quality well trusted brand name suspension for maximum flex and reliability.

[Bigrig]

Disconnects as Adrian stated, and replace the coils with flexi coils - Redman on here has two inch flexi coils and his travel is awesome.

[taslucas]

Yep as above, I'd also say some adjustable shocks help heaps. A mate has some big bore Rancho adjustable shocks and they let the tyre suck right up when on the soft setting. I think the tough dog shocks are nearly identical to the Ranchos

[taslucas]

Disconnects as Adrian stated, and replace the coils with flexi coils - Redman on here has two inch flexi coils and his travel is awesome.

Hey big, is "flexi" a brand name?

[YNOT]

Hey big, is "flexi" a brand name?

Flexi coils are sold by "Suspension Stuff" in Brisbane. I believe they are made by Dobinsons to Suspension Stuff specs.

Tony

[taslucas]

Flexi coils are sold by "Suspension Stuff" in Brisbane. I believe they are made by Dobinsons to Suspension Stuff specs.

Tony

Cheers Tony

[Bigrig]

Flexi coils are sold by "Suspension Stuff" in Brisbane. I believe they are made by Dobinsons to Suspension Stuff specs.

Tony

Thanks Tony - yep, as said, I think they are Dobinson also ... Either way, they are pretty damn 'flexi'!!! lol

[Ben-e-boy]

I have decreased the amout of up travel (I have 4 inch lift and flexi coils) by about 90 mm I run 13 inch shocks I have alot of flex and it is very stable.
When it had a 2 inch lift it had rancho shocks that extended to about 550mm. that was also very stable and performed very well off road

if you have access to a travel ramp of a fork lift or something, flex it up until you are happy with the amount of up travel but before the shock bottoms out measure the distance between the the bump stop and also the distance between the shock mounts. This measurement will help determine the largest comprest length of your shock you can fit and/ if you think you need it, what size bump stop extension you need. with longer shocks you may need coil retainers and drop out cones.

For the front you can drill a hole directly above and below the crush tube. This will give the crush tube more room to move and allow the diff to twist under flex thus giving you more
I have not done this myself as I run superflex arms but my mate has done it and it flexes hard aswell

here is a flex shot of 2 and 4 inch lift

[BearGUST]

I've fitted an OME 2" lift with front sway-bar disconnects:
Sway bar connected
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t164/gordy308/Patrol%20build/DSC01649.jpg
Sway bar disconnected
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t164/gordy308/Patrol%20build/DSC01652.jpg
Not a great deal of difference, I leave them connected most of the time unless I'm on a really nasty track.
I use my car for a fair bit of touring so much prefer to have the sway bar connected, you can drive without it but its not ideal.

[Ben-e-boy]

I've fitted an OME 2" lift with front sway-bar disconnects:
Sway bar connected
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t164/gordy308/Patrol%20build/DSC01649.jpg
Sway bar disconnected
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t164/gordy308/Patrol%20build/DSC01652.jpg
Not a great deal of difference, I leave them connected most of the time unless I'm on a really nasty track.
I use my car for a fair bit of touring so much prefer to have the sway bar connected, you can drive without it but its not ideal.

by the look of the 2 pic. I'd say that the limiting factor is the shock length, that is why you see minimal difference

[Bigrig]

by the look of the 2 pic. I'd say that the limiting factor is the shock length, that is why you see minimal difference

Agreed - can see what appears slightly more compression on the front, but no real difference in the travel of the rear ...

[Ben-e-boy]

Agreed - can see what appears slightly more compression on the front, but no real difference in the travel of the rear ...

I see that too

[Mazodude]

Can some one tell/show me what a manual sway bar disconnect is?
I have hear about them but I just do not understand it.

[Ben-e-boy]

Can some one tell/show me what a manual sway bar disconnect is?
I have hear about them but I just do not understand it.


there is a lever next to the the driver seat. if you dont have one you need to buy disconnects from superior engineering. you need to get under the car to disconnect them. as good as they are I found them abit useless when disconnected as the became the lowest point of the vehicle. I like driving rock and ruts. more technical stuff and they were just asking to get ripped off

[Mazodude]

there is a lever next to the the driver seat. if you dont have one you need to buy disconnects from superior engineering. you need to get under the car to disconnect them. as good as they are I found them abit useless when disconnected as the became the lowest point of the vehicle. I like driving rock and ruts. more technical stuff and they were just asking to get ripped off

ahh. Seeing as I love rocks and ruts, I wont bother then.
Thanks Ben-e-boy

[paulyg]

Thanks guys, all good ideas, i want to keep the truck legal i cant be bothered with the the cops hassling me.

[nullack]

To get maximum articulation, you need:

1. Replace the front radius arms as they bind up. Something like the superiour engineering superflex radius arms
2. Replace the rear lower control arms with longer links and a new welded chassis link, again superiour engineering have a kit
3. Remove anti sway bars or use quick disconnects