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Bit O/T - Lifting the Ute a bit or a new bull bar for the RV.

Submitted: Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 17:01

equinox

Hi all,

I have a bit of dough I want to spend on the Ute (about 3k) but I have two possible options.

A new steel ARB bull bar and side rails and steps will cost me around $2500 fitted. I should also be able to flog my exisiting alloy bar and stock steps as a bonus.

or

I'm also thinking of lifting the Ute about 15mm to allow for the 265 75R16's and give a better approach and departure angles.
I haven't the faintest idea where to start on this.
Can anyone give me a guestimate on costs and somewhere in Perth which can do this sort of stuff?

I would rather spend a bit more on a good job than pay less and get into trouble where I need it the least.

Cheers for the answers

Alan



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AnswerID: 264587   Submitted: Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 17:58

Member - Phil G (SA) replied:

Hi Alan,

I guess I'd do the suspension first. I've got the usual OME 2inch lift and it sits up OK. I have a few friends who have added the airbags on the rear as well, so they can adjust the rear end height according to how much load they have.

265/75 are the same diameter as standard 750R16, so won't change anything.
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FollowupID: 526371   Submitted: Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 18:48

equinox posted:

Thanks Phil,

I'm still trying to get my head around the suspension. Is your articulation improved much with the OME's?

I hate that sound from the rear when I drive across small creek beds diagonally.
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FollowupID: 526381   Submitted: Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 19:42

Member - Phil G (SA) posted:

Alan,
Articulation is improved. I measured the shock absorber length and the OME were 40mm longer than the factory shocks. The rear brake line looked to be a bit tight, but by tilting the tab where it attaches to the chassis, I got some extra length.

The ride is a better. Only downside I've noticed is that it leans a bit more, especially when its well loaded.
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FollowupID: 526388   Submitted: Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 19:57

Richard Kovac posted:

Gees Phil, I always thorght you ran standard Toyota shocks and suspension.. :-(

only once I changed suspension on the 720 and shockies on the Navara, but neaver the Pardo or the Troopy.

I have fitted the air bags to the rear,,

Cheers

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FollowupID: 526396   Submitted: Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 21:30

Member - Phil G (SA) posted:

Gday Richard,
The factory stuff is very reliable, and yep, I was a fan of the factory shocks on the 90series. But the rampover angle on the 79series was no good, so it needed some lift. And I wanted the longer travel shocks. The OME stuff has done over 50,000k and seems to be standing up well.

I bought some Boss airbags, and they arrived today. No more trips planned until about May next year, so will have to wait until then to test them out.
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AnswerID: 264616   Submitted: Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 21:11

Member- Tony C replied:

Alan,
Upgrading my standard suspension and steering damper to O.M.E.along with air bags has been the best money spent on improving mine.It's made an enormous difference to ride and articulation.I went for the medium grade springs and compensate for a heavy load by increasing pressure in the air bags.
Cheers.
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AnswerID: 264761   Submitted: Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 19:38

Fnqt2 replied:

Gday there equinox hows it going mate , im running old man emu's LTR's on my 79 rv and couldent be happier , they have handed the cape york corragations beautifully up here in the cape and going strong iv given em lots of curry and no problems, i have all so installed 30mm front spring space's for a little bit more hight they seem to dampen some of the front end vibrations and that, if it was me id save up a few more dollors go suspension first , ill so be gettin rear air bags soon just no sure of what brand yet.
wayn'o
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