Identifying a 2" lift kit

Backyard_Brumby · Post by **Backyard_Brumby** » Wed May 04, 2011 11:21 pm

Hi guys,

recently obtained a 2" inch lift for the brumby from a forum member, just wondering what exactly the kit is.

From what I have worked out the kit has

1. Blocks for the front crossmember
2. Blocks for under the transmission
3. Blocks for where the moustache bar mounts to the body
4. a mount for the rear shocks
5. Strut top mounts

so the strut tops straight away made me think it was a suspension lift, but I thought the other blocks were more like a body lift.

I know the consequences of lifts have been discussed a thousand times (yes I did try and search) but I was just wondering what exactly this kit is and what to expect.

cheers again
James

guyph_01 · Post by **guyph_01** » Wed May 04, 2011 11:40 pm

Post up a pic of the kit mate So its easier to see and let you know what it is.

Backyard_Brumby · Post by **Backyard_Brumby** » Wed May 04, 2011 11:42 pm

will do, I should have got a pic before I started installing it as I am about half way through atm. but I'll get some pics up when I get the chance

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Thu May 05, 2011 12:40 am

You should have:

2 strut top lift blocks.

6 single hole blocks for the radius rod/sway bar mounting plate

2 engine crossmember blocks

2 moustache bar blocks

I think 4 rear K frame blocks

And the shock absorber blocks x2.

I unfortunately don't have a pic of Subaruby's lift blocks on the net before we installed them

Hope this was of some help though

Cheers

Bennie

spidersubaru · Post by **spidersubaru** » Thu May 05, 2011 9:17 am

You should have all those blocks as freddo said and also if you have power steering a steering linkage extension have pics at home of kit before install so will put up pics when I get home if you want mate

AndrewT · Post by **AndrewT** » Thu May 05, 2011 9:19 am

A suspension lift increases the length of the suspension, usually by aftermarket longer/stiffer springs or modified shock absorbers/struts. You can also increase the length of the suspension by using a "strut top only body lift", which separates the suspension from the body with extension blocks.

A full body lift separates the suspension, plus all the other bits like crossmembers, K frames, diff mounts etc from the body by however many inches.

Kit should also include an extended engine stay-rod.

Post by **TOONGA** » Thu May 05, 2011 10:01 am

I have a picture of a complete brumby lift kit but as I have had my internet slowed to a massive 64kb/s I won't be able to post a picture until Sunday

TOONGA

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Thu May 05, 2011 7:27 pm

spidersubaru wrote:You should have all those blocks as freddo said and also if you have power steering a steering linkage extension have pics at home of kit before install so will put up pics when I get home if you want mate

Ah that's what I forgot! I knew I left a piece out...

Thanks for picking that up!

Cheers

Benine

Backyard_Brumby · Post by **Backyard_Brumby** » Thu May 05, 2011 9:23 pm

So still working on the photos, combination of work and being lazy haha.

thanks for all the advice guys,

this kit actually came off an ex gymkhana brumby (yes a gymkhana brumby, I had to doubletake)

instead of the six separate blocks for radius rod swaybar etc it has one plate, looks like the stock but obviously with a 2" lift. It makes it a nice neat way of doing it.

I did the two front crossmember mounts by just dropping the crossmember putting the blocks back and doing it all up. With the other mounts is it appropriate to do them the same way or should I be putting the car on stands and undoing while the stands are supporting the body?

Cheers again

olddog642 · Post by **olddog642** » Thu May 05, 2011 9:42 pm

I did the two front crossmember mounts by just dropping the crossmember putting the blocks back and doing it all up. With the other mounts is it appropriate to do them the same way or should I be putting the car on stands and undoing while the stands are supporting the body?

Cheers again[/QUOTE]

Lets just say that whenever working under any vehicle or anything that is solid, you should always ensure that it or anything else will not come down and pin a hand, head, leg, or any other part of your body between it and a hard place thuse causing severe anguish, pain or even a lack of breath resulting in death.
Therefore jack, brace, support and play safe.
Hylton:twisted:

Backyard_Brumby · Post by **Backyard_Brumby** » Thu May 05, 2011 9:49 pm

Lets just say that whenever working under any vehicle or anything that is solid, you should always ensure that it or anything else will not come down and pin a hand, head, leg, or any other part of your body between it and a hard place thuse causing severe anguish, pain or even a lack of breath resulting in death.
Therefore jack, brace, support and play safe.
Hylton:twisted:

Sounds like the wise words from experience. now I am going to cop it as the old man gave me the same talk yesterday.

Cheers for that hylton

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Thu May 05, 2011 9:53 pm

yep, two sets of jack stands are a great help in the fitting of a lift kit

I also used the trick of removing one of the bolts and replacing it with one of the lift bolts, dropping the said suspension/drivetrain component down with the bolt as a guide then fitting the blocks and other bolts near it until these bolts take up the slack. A jack can also be used to support the lowered component to allow you to place the block as it should be in the case of blocks with two bolt holes...

Cheers

Bennie

Backyard_Brumby · Post by **Backyard_Brumby** » Tue May 10, 2011 9:45 pm

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The lift kit, minus the front two that are already sitting on top of the crossmember

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daza · Post by **daza** » Tue May 10, 2011 10:13 pm

Exactly the same as the second hand kit i put in my Brumby, way back then.
I was told it was "The Subaru Shop" brand 50mm body lift.
Daza.

Backyard_Brumby · Post by **Backyard_Brumby** » Tue May 10, 2011 10:24 pm

Right on the ball there, I was told it came from them off their gymkhana car. I think now they are Boxer services at brendale there

How did you find the kit?

olddog642 · Post by **olddog642** » Wed May 11, 2011 12:55 am

Backyard_Brumby wrote:

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The lift kit, minus the front two that are already sitting on top of the crossmember

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Great find

Love the Safety Boots ehehehh what did your dad tell you????
Hylton:twisted:

daza · Post by **daza** » Wed May 11, 2011 6:54 am

Backyard_Brumby wrote: How did you find the kit?

Very happy with it, i did have a weld start to fail on the radius rod bracket, but the L series' i was offroading with where ripping there captive nuts out in that area.

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Daza.

Backyard_Brumby · Post by **Backyard_Brumby** » Wed May 11, 2011 4:57 pm

Great find
Love the Safety Boots ehehehh what did your dad tell you????
Hylton

Haha it was a late night after work better get some photos done. In every photo I took for the write up I managed to get my ugly hoof in the photo haha

And that sounds good Daza, it seems to be a nice solid simple set up.