35" on GQ what lift kit to use

[mandrake]

I haven't and my fuel economy sucks! But as far as power not as huge difference as with a non turbo not to much to start with lol! I would however look at a brake upgrade. The brakes are crap to start with and 35's make them worse.

Thanks for the advice mate what breaks would you recommend based on your experience?

[89gqpatrol4x4]

I haven't done mine yet as it is a toy, but slotted rotors and soft pads would be a start. Upgrading to twin piston calipers off a later gq. Or you could go all out and go a complete upgrade. There is a thread on the other forum where they use skyline brakes, Very expensive from memory though. They would be awesome though as I have a skyline and although the car is light the brakes are great!

[timmay556]

There is also a mod where it uses your power steering pump to run your breaks. Massive difference. Search the other forums

[Chappy]

I'm running 35's with a 3" Dobinson setup (springs, shocks, drop boxes, brake lines). I find with -22 rims and extended bump stops it rarely scrubs. I'm thinking of trimming my guards but I'm worried I'll make it look shiet though.

[Patrolling Paddy]

Multiple options to fit 35s. What do you want to get out of your suspension? What type of driving do you intend to be doing? How much money do you want to throw at it? Do you want it engineered?
It's a patrol so there are way too many options to make it happen to give an easy answer.

Mine was 6" spring and 3" body with 35s on -22 rims. Standard GQ diffs. Later upgraded to GU diffs for the stronger CVs, better brakes and wider track. Suspension was more height than needed but has and still does work really well for me under all conditions.

[89gqpatrol4x4]

wow! that setup must be fun on side slope!!!! And have you thought about 37's for that car or are 35's enough for what you want?

[Patrolling Paddy]

I run 37s mostly now as it's pretty much a comp truck full time now. The 37s needed the guards chopped, even with the height and the front control arms pushed forward.
Don't be afraid of height and slopes.
With the 37s with -44 offset and GU diffs it has a very wide stance and is very stable, even at speed.
I did lay it over once with the 35s but it was doing about 20km/hr and wasn't really the lift but the track and conditions combined with the turn and the tyre rolling off the bead all at the same time.
Except for the 37s it was my daily and touring rig and was very comfortable, stable and drove sweet as. If it is set up right it will ride nice.
It is definitely not the most popular choice in set ups but as I said it works for me and I have had a few people comment on how it handles, both passengers and spectators.

[89gqpatrol4x4]

sounds good mate any photos/action shots?

[nissannewby]

I haven't and my fuel economy sucks! But as far as power not as huge difference as with a non turbo not to much to start with lol! I would however look at a brake upgrade. The brakes are crap to start with and 35's make them worse.

Do you calculate the correction into your fuel usage calcs? 35s do far less rotations per km than a 31 which is what most patrols came with and the odo and trip is calibrated to suit.

Over 1km a 35 does nearly 60 less rotations than a 31.

[89gqpatrol4x4]

no i dont, i do realize it is more than what the odo says just can't be bothered to work it out haha!