Original Suspension Specifications

they are in the archives of the GQ list somewhere
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Nissan_GQ_Patrol

Looking at some cars in Qld, I dont think you have much to worry about going a 3-4 inch lift

Thanks, I'll check that out.

Since my last post I found some more information . . . Most Queensland-based offroad suspension shops say that a 2 inch lift is considered Transport Department friendly. Qld Transport say that as long as the bump-stop to axle measurement doesn't vary by more than 30% then it is OK. It is also OK to have up to a 2-inch body lift. In all cases if you make a change from the original specifications, you need Transport to inspect the vehicle and then carry the paperwork around in the glovebox of the car in case you are pulled over.

My main reason for being so pedantic about this is that I'm concerned that if the worst happens, my third-party insurance won't cover me.

I've never heard anything more ridiculous in relation to suspensions mods. Do they really state a 20% bump stop measurement??? What the hell is stopping you from putting any spring you like in there and fabricating your own bump stops to return the distance back to standard? Very weird?

The verbal advice I received was correct . . . Qld Transport state that the original bump-stop to axle measurement cannot change by more than 30%. Thanks for your comments.