Sunday, Feb 06, 2011 at 11:56
mike --like ton bon i spent a few months researching theses vehicles,they have the same running gear/chassis etc etc, my wife backed into a pole smashing the rear tub,,i went to the local body builder who fits custom trays to mine vehicles,and got a brand new tub off a dmax,all i had to do was take the stickers off and swap the tail lights,different style but same hole,,and i have a 2007 model rodeo,,,
dont listen to the dealers,, grab brochures from both dealers,youll find exactly same figures,,kw, gear ratios etc take them for a spin and youll see what i mean,,
in regards to lifting, simply wind the torsion bars up,dont go more than 50 mm or you lose
suspension droop,fit a new set of rear springs,i used wilkinsons standard set which come with built in lift,dont go for heavy duty unless you need it,give them a call for a chat,,really helpful people and good price too,,original shocks are too soft ,a very soft bouncy ride,get quality set like rancho/OME etc it makes a big difference,,,,,,in regards to noise and ride quality,,i used to drive a troopy, so these vehicles are like a rolls royce in comparison, very car like,,,,,,,dont forget to get a wheel alignment after lifting or youll scrub your new tyres out in no time[fronts],,
both dmax and holden have excellent deals at the moment
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