Advice on lifting an 80 series
Submitted: Saturday, Feb 10, 2007 at 11:04
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With some additional accessories in the back, the cruiser is dropping a bit in the rear and I was considering a lift.
Apart from new springs, is there any other modifications I need to do to put about 3" on it? It was lifted prior to my buying it and it measures about 1.5" at present.
It has 285/70/16's on it which brings it up a little, and a steel ARB rack on top which is quite heavy. There are _Affordable_Storage_Drawers.aspx and whatnot in the back which are dropping it down a bit. I was told the rack might make it a bit unstable if I bring it up too high, but others have said it is insignificant.
If anyone has done it and willing to share a little advice it would be appreciated.
Cheers chaps
Reply By: Crackles - Saturday, Feb 10, 2007 at 13:02
Saturday, Feb 10, 2007 at 13:02
With a 3" lift I'd suggest fitting slightly longer shocks matched to
the springs. I'd also adjust (extend it) the rear brake bias compensator as
well. The roof rack alone won't make a huge difference to the stability but with a bit of gear up there a 3" lift will be noticably more unstable. (you can't have it both ways) I wouldn't put another steel roof rack on again as there is no need with the current design of the new alloy ones.
Cheers Craig..............
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Reply By: gottabjoaken - Saturday, Feb 10, 2007 at 16:10
Saturday, Feb 10, 2007 at 16:10
Advice on lifting an 80 series
I'd suggest you lift the back end and get your mate to lift the front. That end is heavier.
Ken
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Reply By: Outnabout David (SA) - Saturday, Feb 10, 2007 at 17:12
Saturday, Feb 10, 2007 at 17:12
Mine is lifyed and has a roof rack and stability is not and issue. I run
mine with all the gear in the back ready to go as I don't use it as a daily driver. In this setup I have fitteded some heavier springs as I found over time with the standard 2" type lift they sagged a bit under load. I have now fitted the heavier ones and that make severything sit nice however the ride would be harsh if driven daily unladen and I reckon would lift it another couple of inches.It is all a bit of a trade off really whether it is tyres, lift etc. You need to work out what you do most of and setup for that or have different springs for diffrent loads. At least with and 80 # you can swap
the springs over in less than an our using basic tools.
Just don't go too high. Once you go over 2" the girls hate getting in.
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Follow Up By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Saturday, Feb 10, 2007 at 20:36
Saturday, Feb 10, 2007 at 20:36
Adice on how to lift a 80 series........
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I reckon 3 sticks of jelly would do a pretty good job.....hahahahah
That ones for you David......ahahahhaha
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Reply By: Max - Sydney - Saturday, Feb 10, 2007 at 17:58
Saturday, Feb 10, 2007 at 17:58
Polyairs do a darned good job and you can adjust them for load.
David is right about the girls objecting to increased height - just a 2 inch lift was the source of endless complaint!
Max
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Follow Up By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Saturday, Feb 10, 2007 at 20:38
Saturday, Feb 10, 2007 at 20:38
Just trade her in on a taller model!!!!! ;-))
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Reply By: Hairy - Sunday, Feb 11, 2007 at 13:37
Sunday, Feb 11, 2007 at 13:37
Dont forget to allow for castor adjustment, I lifted my 80 series 50mm and the steering was all over the
shop until I got the castor adjustment done.
Only cost around $200.
Cheers
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Reply By: Member - Geoff W (VIC) - Sunday, Feb 11, 2007 at 14:15
Sunday, Feb 11, 2007 at 14:15
hi all, hope all is
well in the land of the blessed whom get out and explore this sensational country of ours at every possible chance. i read with vested interest of brother husky01's problem,as i myself am about to lift my standard height 80 3",is there anyone whom could advise me on matching shocks with the 3" springs? also any thougths on converting to part time from constant 4x4 would be welcome
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Reply By: Sea-Dog - Thursday, Feb 15, 2007 at 17:31
Thursday, Feb 15, 2007 at 17:31
I have lifted my 80 3" and am currently running the old man emu shocks that I had in it with the 2" lift.. they are too short and I know that but money is a bit of a prob so I am saving up for the new shocks..
EFS have some that look pretty good and aren't that expensive per shock.. designed for a 3" llift.. around $125 per shocker I think...
I went with the heavy duty king springs (any aftermarket spring is rated as heavy duty compared to the standars so they would be extra heavy duty) in the rear as I have a drawer system and fridge in the rear...
I went with the standard king springs for the front as I have an alloy bar so that is a bit of a trade off with a steel one as I have a winch in there too..
The car sits nice and level and looks that much better than the 2" lift.. looked really high until
the springs settled and is came down a bit more than an inch when
the springs settled...
I run 33" tyres and I think the combo is pretty good.. your tyres a little smaller so you will have a bit more clearance to the guard so unless you really want the 3" just go for the 2" lift..
With the 3" lift castor correction will pretty much be needed.. bushes around 2 - 3 hundred bucks..
2" needs no castor correction normally and will only require the wheel alignment to get it running better..
If you are a little unsure about the steering etc with the 2" lift put a return to centre steering damper in and you won't even know the car has been lifted...
Cheers
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Reply By: steve&anja - Sunday, Feb 18, 2007 at 13:16
Sunday, Feb 18, 2007 at 13:16
I fitted heavy duty King springs with Rancho shocks to my 80 series and then the same on my 2 100 series, I have then towed a camping trailer and up to 7 pax on extended tours through Armhemland,
Kakadu and the
Kimberley with no trouble. The rear springs last about 18 months under these severe conditions, At $300 to replace its not that expensive the whole job was about $1100 to supply and fit in
Darwin no other work is needed. Great handling great ride great value.
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