Nissan <span class="highlight">Navara</span> <span class="highlight">D40</span> lift kit

G,day vcbrock,
I have a tjm lift installed on my d40. Consists of new coils, shocks and leaf springs using the tjm xgs gold shocks as well as shackles bushes etc.
Gave me 3 inches of lift. Car steers and handles better than new but given time over I would have gone for a less rigid set up considering how often I am off road or under constant load.
I certainly felt much more comfortable going off road from day 1 of the lift and better suspension all around being fitted - the d40 out of the showroom sits a little low for my liking and when you load the back or tow something significant the rear sags a bit. The original rear leaf springs sit pretty flat without load so when under load you end up hitting the bump stops often.
On another note, if you add a lift because you are going off road also consider underbody protection. There isn't much there to protect critical things without it.
cheers
Don

G,day vcbrock,
I have a tjm lift installed on my d40. Consists of new coils, shocks and leaf springs using the tjm xgs gold shocks as well as shackles bushes etc.
Gave me 3 inches of lift. Car steers and handles better than new but given time over I would have gone for a less rigid set up considering how often I am off road or under constant load. Would thoroughly recommend the change in suspension. Had a mate at work change on his D40 with a set up from springwood company - doesn't go offroad but now runs his car with big rims and tows a pretty heavy boat. He loves the extra lift and better handling stability.
I certainly felt much more comfortable going off road from day 1 of the lift and better suspension all around being fitted - the d40 out of the showroom sits a little low for my liking and when you load the back or tow something significant the rear sags a bit. The original rear leaf springs sit pretty flat without load so when under load you end up hitting the bump stops often.
On another note, if you add a lift because you are going off road also consider underbody protection. There isn't much there to protect critical things without it.
cheers
Don

spacers and blocks are illegal in some state,and you would only make poor suspension higher,not better.there are a lot of choices for them now from around $1200 for dobinson to 3 1/2grand + for drop frame units.and are adjustable shocks worth the $$ when they wear out in the same time at over double the price of others ?

Second that as what Montana said. There is no point making avge suspension higher. Save up and go and see a suspension specialist. Took my D40 to ARB and i am very happy with the performance and ride of the OME equipment. It transforms the vehicle out of the world.
Regards

Thanks for the replies.

I figured that the spacers were a poor option but had to ask all the same.

I will look at getting a decent set up from ARB or Iron man 4X4.

I will also be changing the standard tyres and putting all terrains on.


Cheers

Bill