Saturday, Nov 15, 2003 at 10:43
Gday Mudfj60 fitted the lift on friday, Took about 4 hrs (read f***'d around a lot scratching head and drinking coffee) couuld be done in 2hrs if trying.
In my case as I only lifted 35mm there is/was no mods other than the radiator cowl.(I took it off will sort/mod it later)
I made 12 55 diam by 35mm high all. blocks with a 10.5mm hole
and bought 12 by 150mm bolts
But at the lift I did optimum bolts would have been
4 by 130mm
4 by 160mm
and the 4 longest bolts from centre mounts reused at front and back
(these 4 would be long enough for 50mm lift but add to other lengths for taller lift)
with the blocks an optimum size would have been 75mm wide by 8
with 4 by 55mm ( but it really doesnt matter) I turned these on lathe but can get them from Obrian's al in
Sydney cut but not driiled (quoted me $90) as the al only cost 40 and had enough spare to make a couple of gearknobs did it myself.
H8 bolts cost $40 approx with double nuts (one set nylock)
Now to the ride/impression gearshift feels lower but not bad
bodyroll pre lift was progressive and slight but now is more pronounced and slightly wallowing (read easier to roll)
The car pre lift was surefooted but not as much now.Probably needs 12.5in tyres now to increase the track to get that back.
Well Ill keep you updated if anything else is a concern/benefit
Dave
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