Rookie Patrol (and diesel) Owner - what should I do first?

[happygu]

Yea the suspension lift is the only question I have about the truck. My initial thought was it hasn't been done, but then again I thought it was almost mandatory to lift it with 33" mudders. Didn't think the 33s would fit well on stock suspension.

The 33'' tyres definitely fit with standard suspension.

[SiberianPatrol]

The 33'' tyres definitely fit with standard suspension.

Ok. Thanks again. I may be adding a 2" lift to my list. There is an authorized ARB dealer here with OME and Toughdog lift kits. Not cheap, but may be worth it.

[happygu]

Matt,

Here is my old truck with 2" suspension lift

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Note the extra space inside the wheel arches...

[happygu]

You will find the old sagged suspension will have terrible ride compared to the OME Kit .... much nicer

[SiberianPatrol]

You will find the old sagged suspension will have terrible ride compared to the OME Kit .... much nicer

I see the difference now. I'm not modding for extreme off-roading but suspensions get murdered around here with all the varying road conditions and types. I'll probably run stock until it's time to replace shocks and then have it lifted then.


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[SiberianPatrol]

Is the OME a much stiffer ride on road? Or does it just handle and ride better all the way around?

[SiberianPatrol]

You will find the old sagged suspension will have terrible ride compared to the OME Kit .... much nicer

I've found both Ironman lift kits (~900 USD) and OME lift kits (~1500 USD) available here in my city. Is the OME worth the extra money or is the Ironman just as good?

[happygu]

Is the OME a much stiffer ride on road? Or does it just handle and ride better all the way around?

It does depend on what type of kit, but I don't think so as the standard Nissan suspension is fairly harsh anyway, and the new springs and shocks have longer travel which means that there is a bit more give and flex at the top of the stroke.

I always thought it was like riding on a cloud compared to the standard stuff .... but it has been a little while since I have used the off the shelf OME gear. We have such a wide range of kits available, and the last one had progressive rate coils which made it a little floatier and plusher ride around town, but sagged a little more under load. My current ride has heavy duty springs so the ride is a little compromised around town - but loaded up is great....

[happygu]

I've found both Ironman lift kits (~900 USD) and OME lift kits (~1500 USD) available here in my city. Is the OME worth the extra money or is the Ironman just as good?

Over here I have mainly used Kings Springs and Koni Shockers for my last few vehicles, and haven't used OME for a while ( but loved the OME Kits when I did use them )

I have never used the Ironman Kits, but haven't heard many bad things about them and would hazard a guess and say they would be great for what you want .... especially the extra $600 in your back pocket

[Chubba]

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My bus with a 2'' lift and 33'' tyres, might need to look at suspension..
I have from ebay a Blupac 2'' lift kit, Springs and shockers, was about $600 Aussie,
I notice you have manual hubs as well