2" lift

Hey Uppy,
When I did my lift, I got new shocks. It is up to you whether you want to get new ones based on ride, but what I found was that to make the most of the syspension's articulation, ensure that the extended and compressed length's of the shocks suit the lift. My shocks just keep the springs in place at full extension and the axle bump-stops stop the shock from bottoming out on full compression.
I don't know the dimensions of the stock shocks, but they may be robbing you of some articulation if they are matched to the standard springs.
Dan.

Uppy

if your going to do it do it right, go new shocks and springs.. You wont recognise the car after it all.

OME, Koni, TJM, Tough Dog, are all worth checking. Go the 3inch lift, no extra $$!

Hi Uppy
If you go the 3" lift you may find it a bit high if you only do a little bit of 4x4ing but if you do alot it is worth it.
I put 2" in my gq and found it pretty good for 98% of the time in which i was 4x4ing all over vic
Also if you go 3" you need to make sure your insurance will still cover you.

hi uppy, i have the 3" on my patrol and its great! yeah i would definately get the wright shocks or you will probably end up pulling the guts out of them. i made that mistake with my old hilux, went 4 b ing and had the wright springs for the job and ended up breaking 3 out of 4 shocks in half(being standard shocks that is). the guys are wright mate you can get 3" for the price of 2". your kiddies will grow up quick mate!!!!!!!! i think they are like $90.00 each spring and $85.00 each shock from ARB (ome)....

If you put 2 inch springs withought longer travel shocks , you arebleepin the wind , most of the time its wheel articulation that gets you out of the shightinhousin . Keeping the wheels on the ground gives you traction. sure the springs will give you better aproach angles , but with a 2 inch lift kit , I am thinking your not interested in a rock crawler .Venus Bay

G'day Uppy,
Its been awhile, Happy New Year to you and yours.
Just had a 2" lift with OME from local ARB and the GU shot up about 6". Old springs must have been really down and she tended to sit up and beg with the Tvan on the back. Still to give it a workout but feel ride is better than new.
All up cost $1460 installed (inc club discount) but did include camber kit and steering damper etc.

While I've got you, have you been to the Willandra National Park and is it worth the drive when things cool down?
No trip planned for long weekend but I am tempted to try the river here or Darlington Point, better than sitting at home playing Gunna (Gunna do this Gunna do that) or maybe round tuit.

Cheers and all the best

Bob L

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