Lifting a troopy
Submitted: Friday, Dec 19, 2003 at 09:11
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Dougs
I am in the process of buying a new Troopy and am considering getting it lifted. Problem is that I don't know whether a body lift or a
suspension lift would suit best. Does anyone have any
views on this?
Reply By: Well 55 - Friday, Dec 19, 2003 at 09:19
Friday, Dec 19, 2003 at 09:19
A
suspension lift would be the better way to go, the body of the Troopie is high enough without lifting the C of G any more.
With
suspension you will improve the ride and load carry ability.
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Follow Up By: Dougs - Friday, Dec 19, 2003 at 09:37
Friday, Dec 19, 2003 at 09:37
I thought that might be the case. I have heard of people giving troopys body lifts and wonder what the benefits would be
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Follow Up By: Member - Ross - Friday, Dec 19, 2003 at 10:50
Friday, Dec 19, 2003 at 10:50
Regardless of what you lift, the C of G will be raised accordingly.Fidei defensor
Rosco
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Follow Up By: Dougs - Friday, Dec 19, 2003 at 10:58
Friday, Dec 19, 2003 at 10:58
True
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Follow Up By: Phil G - Saturday, Dec 20, 2003 at 13:58
Saturday, Dec 20, 2003 at 13:58
A
suspension lift would raise the COG. A body lift less so, given that the chassis and drive train stay put.
All theoretical as I agree with the others and just lift the
suspension. Best to leave those roofracks at home on a troopie.
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Follow Up By: Member - Ross - Saturday, Dec 20, 2003 at 15:36
Saturday, Dec 20, 2003 at 15:36
Quite correct of course. Though I'm somewhat mystified why one would want to lift the body and leave the chassis etc behind. Then again I'm not agreat fan of lifts of any kind for conventional 4WD's. Significant deterioration in on road handling and off road on side slopes.
I reckon it's a big price to pay for the occasional times gains in ground clearance are really necessary. Easier to go for a vehicle that comes that way standard. I've always harboured suspicions it's more about macho image crap.
Only my opinion of course and Yuletide Greetings to all .... even those whose hackles get raised. ;-DFidei defensor
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Reply By: Dave from Fraser Coast 4WD Club - Friday, Dec 19, 2003 at 09:30
Friday, Dec 19, 2003 at 09:30
Are you buying New new or new second hand??
If you're buying new new, give it a year or two (at least) there's nothing wrong with the standard
suspension on a 78, wait for it to wear out before blowing your money on
suspension.
If buying new secondhand, then it will depend on wether you're looking at a 75 or 78.
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Follow Up By: Dougs - Friday, Dec 19, 2003 at 09:39
Friday, Dec 19, 2003 at 09:39
It will be a new TD. I will be taking it to
Cape York in July. I wnet there a couple of years ago in a GU patrol without any trouble but I intend to get off the beaten track a bit more this time.
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Follow Up By: Dave from Fraser Coast 4WD Club - Friday, Dec 19, 2003 at 09:54
Friday, Dec 19, 2003 at 09:54
I'd leave it, If anything I'd carry a spare shocky or two, but can't see you needing them.
Have you had a look here
Troopyoz
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Follow Up By: Dave from Fraser Coast 4WD Club - Friday, Dec 19, 2003 at 09:57
Friday, Dec 19, 2003 at 09:57
I'd leave it, If anything I'd carry a spare shocky or two, but can't see you needing them.
Have you had a look here
Troopyoz
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Follow Up By: Dougs - Friday, Dec 19, 2003 at 10:14
Friday, Dec 19, 2003 at 10:14
Yep Had a look at Troopyoz. Seems like a good site
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