A lift kit for Jero...

hi jo,don't matter who types here we can't see how bad he is/me included lol,i tried lifting the f truck once put my back out. then tried the susuie x90 but found i did not have too as it was ok. there is a 4x4 shop in browns plains some where ,think it is 4x4 exteme.they mey be able to help.happy shopping ,bob.

Hi Jo and Mark,

Sorry I can't help with info about Pajero lift kits but have been watching your posts with interest.

C'mon, Mark, it's about time you showed your face here. (ha). We're not that scary are we? I don't type that fast either as I'm sure many others are in the same boat but we get there.

Look forward to meeting you online soon mate.

Brett

The pajero runs a torsion bar front so you won't get a 4 inch lift out of it.
You will be lucky to get a 2 inch.
It depends on how much money you have.
If you are on a budget look at iron man.
If not the sky is the limit. You wil get as many replies on what is the best as there are as many people around. You need to find somebody you trust and go with it.
Stick with the big names and you will get reliability.
Either King or Lovell for springs, but others are good - ride pro, dobinsons, EFS
and as for shocks Gabriel foam cell are a good option on the cheaper side and it ranges right up to Bilsteins which is the best.
Grab a copy of the current 4x4 Australia as there is a write up on suspension in it, only a few brands though but will give you an idea.
There is always somebody around who has had a bad experience with one brand or another.

Cheers
120scruiser

hey thanks 120scruiser...

I'll pick up the magazine tomorrow.

See if we don't ask we won't learn !!!!!!!!

jo/mark there is a 4x4 club at jimboomba called "just cruizin" my son,partner & her family are in it i am thinking about it.they are in the topic search left of the forum, you will also see the link to extreme 4x4 .com.au as well this is in find a club.bob.

jo when you click on the club logo for details you will see buisines details ph.nos. postal address and fax they would i think are the club contact details one is a 55 no for jimboomba/gold coast areas .

ironic it seems they are going over to fraser on australia day for the weekend for their part of cleanup oz day.

It is easy to do a 2 inch lift on a series 2 Pajero. Just replace the rear springs with 2 inch raised ones (I used Lovells $150pr). Windup the front torsen bars (may have to reindex them) and trim the upper bump stops. I also replaced the shocks EFS about $100 each. It is an easy job to do you can email me with questions if you want.
Regards Glenn

I have a 2" lift in the rear with king springs and standard length shocks.
Go over 2" and you will need longer shocks. May also need to disconnect the rear sway bars in rough stuff to use the articulation. Only know of one person who has done that and not sure how they secured the sway bar while it was loose.

Can get 2" out of the front by winding up the torsion bars. 1" is more usual.
I have 1/2" to try and minimise the castor change with the higher rear end.
Problem is you loose downward travel distance, so when you droop one wheel over a ledge or bump, it will loose traction earlier. May need to look at a front locking diff in that case.
Winding up the front I think also gives you more positive camber, so you will need to pack in the top A arm to compensate. Try and go a little negative for road work or stay positive for dirt work. Negative improves handling and outside wear on the road, while positive gives better self centering. But if you are going 2" higher, bitumen or good dirt road handling are not what you are looking for :-)

Have heard of people shaving the front bump stops to get more travel, but the extra articulation can play havoc with the CV joints. They need to be recently greased and in good condition. I have pulled a drive shaft out of the front diff on the old NB (85) with old CV joints not giving enough. Shock length may also be an issue with shaved bump stops.

I will be interested in knowing how you go. Please repost your results.

Old old story, modify one thing, plently of other things to alter to make use of it.
Next I suppose will be lower lower range gears and bigger tyres???