Truck lift - Your opinion is wanted!

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Originally Posted by HippoNZ

First things first I need the clearance. At this point in time I don't realllllyyyy need the flex but will want it when I join a club. So I'd say both for the long run.
Just like to say I have really appreciated your guys help so far, you have all brought up some bloody good points that I would have missed and probably kicked a fuss when the trol won't drive! haha
I think I'm rather convinced on the idea of going 4"inch spring lift. But then again I said that 2months ago and my mind keeps changing! lol
I don't just want the lift for looks but to enhance my off road ability too.
Generally speaking I'll only have tools in the back and some fat mates lol weighing me down since being a swb and all I won't have a ton of gear.
Keep up the 2cents worth as any opinion is accepted!

cheers guys
Brett

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Ok add another 2bob worth ididnt realise you're a shorty, i've got a wagon im sure when you go over 2" on a shorty you need to do somethin with tail/drive/prop shaft whichever u prefer to call em and also adjust the height of ur gear box...........research, research, research mate, hopefully ther are some shorty owners here that can advise ya

ooo and dont forget your drive shaft with a shorty and depending on the amount of flex it may separate at the slip yoke

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Originally Posted by growlers71gq

Ok add another 2bob worth ididnt realise you're a shorty, i've got a wagon im sure when you go over 2" on a shorty you need to do somethin with tail/drive/prop shaft whichever u prefer to call em and also adjust the height of ur gear box...........research, research, research mate, hopefully ther are some shorty owners here that can advise ya

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doh u beat me too it

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Originally Posted by Ben-e-boy

doh u beat me too it

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HAHHAHA sorry mate reflexes like a steel trap hahahahahaha

I cant find it but there is a bloke over in NZ that got over the superior engineering complete lift...He was wrapped about, one of the first nissans to run it in NZ
http://www.superiorengineering.com.au/

4inch springs, drop boxes which also pushes the front diff forward 10-15mm helps with 35" shoes
I ran that gear in comps and went well

Quick question, if I downsized to a 3" lift what disadvantage would that give me? And what advantage besides being cheaper would it give?

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Originally Posted by HippoNZ

Quick question, if I downsized to a 3" lift what disadvantage would that give me? And what advantage besides being cheaper would it give?

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3 and 4" are both going to give you grief around the gear you need to swap out mate - you'll still need panhards, you'll still need extended link pins, extended brakes lines, caster correction, etc - could you get away with not doing some things? Probably. But at the expense later when something goes "twang" or worse!

Why the thoughts of dropping? 4" is what I have in mine and it doesn't make it a monster truck by any means, but certainly opens up clearance under the rig.

Good luck with the decision.

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Originally Posted by Bigrig

3 and 4" are both going to give you grief around the gear you need to swap out mate - you'll still need panhards, you'll still need extended link pins, extended brakes lines, caster correction, etc - could you get away with not doing some things? Probably. But at the expense later when something goes "twang" or worse!

Why the thoughts of dropping? 4" is what I have in mine and it doesn't make it a monster truck by any means, but certainly opens up clearance under the rig.

Good luck with the decision.

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Cheers mate, I do see your point and since this I have seen a few rigs with only the 3" lift running on 35 tyres and it does look a bit tight for space - 4" it is but the wallet got a hiding the other day buying a new alternator so I guess that means more time to dream, atleast those are free!! haha

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Originally Posted by HippoNZ

Cheers mate, I do see your point and since this I have seen a few rigs with only the 3" lift running on 35 tyres and it does look a bit tight for space - 4" it is but the wallet got a hiding the other day buying a new alternator so I guess that means more time to dream, atleast those are free!! haha

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Haha! Good luck mate whichever way you go (4"!!! Lol) ...

i did my gq swb 5 inch lift and fitting 37 inch with some cutting behind front and rear wheels drop box and adjustable panhards and control arms