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lift kits
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 2:28 pm
by Dutchy
I hav a 91 L series enduro and im just wondering wats the best lift kit to be putting on it.
any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Scott
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 2:29 pm
by BrennyV
go 3"
i got a nice one ready for sale
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 3:18 pm
by Fatz
3" is the way to go.
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 3:29 pm
by BrennyV
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 3:55 pm
by AndrewT
depends what you define as the best.
quality?
size?
most shiny?
The most popular size would have to be 3". It's a great improvement for offroading and seems to be just right. People who get a 2" are quite often forever wishing they went for the extra inch.
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 4:13 pm
by Dutchy
AndrewT wrote:depends what you define as the best.
quality?
size?
most shiny?
The most popular size would have to be 3". It's a great improvement for offroading and seems to be just right. People who get a 2" are quite often forever wishing they went for the extra inch.
well thats just wat i needed to here cheers
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 7:39 pm
by subie_1st_timer
can anyone recommend where i can get a lift kit from around the newcastle/sydney area?
can i fit '04 16in ford courior steel wheels with 28x7inch rubber with a 3inch lift kit?
i understand about doing the 6stud conversion and some trimming of the fenders etc
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 7:42 pm
by subie_1st_timer
forgot to mention its for my brumby
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 11:22 pm
by brumbyrunner
click here
private.php?do=newpm&u=32
click here
Ask this guy to sell you one.
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 12:20 am
by Thalass
How much does a 3 inch lift affect the road handling? Compared to a 2 inch?
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 7:15 am
by subie_1st_timer
pm sent, still no reply. Is there anyone else possibly? I talked to the local pedders place and they didnt wanna touch it. Going on about all this stuff yet all i could keep thinking about is it cant be all that bad cause so many people here have a 3inch lift! Anyway, anyone else i can try?
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 9:50 am
by fredsub
the only thing 2" vs 3", is that for 2" you could get DOT type approved ( well when I got mine yrs ago - not sure about byb thou, i'm sure he can clarify)
3" would need engineers report to be compliant, doubt anyone bothers tho.
for 3" the COG is theoretically higher. Still as these body lifts don't change any suspension dimensions, the handling should be the same, Except The higher COG + usually your higher profile wheels/tyres you certainly notice going round corners, but what do you want a road hugging sports car or a off-roader, decide.
As for listening to your local pedders place, huh! they are full of it, BS that is. Seems they are good at employing BS'ers wherever they are.
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 12:50 pm
by subie_1st_timer
obviously i want a off roader. Yeh the car will be my daily driver and not expecting it to handle like its on rails. I just wanna be able to tacke most things i wanna do and i think with the slight bigger tyres and lift it will do everything i want it to do. So a lift kit on these technically is just a body lift and not a suspension lift? Thats fine if its just a body lift the bigger tyres will give me the rest of the height im intending to use it for . So who else should i ask. Byb or something was his name yeh?
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 2:10 pm
by Bumpty
BYB01's name is Brett, give him a pm...
Body lifts only lift the vehicle body, doesn't lift diff axel etc. (does not effect the wheel angles)
Suspension lifts, simply lift everything obviously. (but stresses are higher on cvs, knuckles etc.)
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 3:29 pm
by dwayneb
BYB01 has his PM's turned off, PM suby wan kenobi, Dave is the person who fabricates the kits for the backyard boys. Dave is probably quite bust atm, setting up his car for the Finke trip.
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 3:36 pm
by subie_1st_timer
anyone recommend what shocks and springs work well with the 3inch lift? i got told you can only use a certain type of shock with lifted subies?
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 4:19 pm
by Jack
Best option for a 3" body lift is to contact
Suby Wan Kenobi, and be patient (he's a tad busy doing some work on my Brumby this week).
SWK will also be able to advise you regarding struts and springs.
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 4:24 pm
by Smokey
Most of us seem to use KYB (OEM) and King Springs. New Kings and KYB's at all 4 corners should cost you around 800. Shop around though as prices do vary a bit depending on where you buy.
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 5:00 pm
by subie_1st_timer
Jack wrote:Best option for a 3" body lift is to contact
Suby Wan Kenobi, and be patient (he's a tad busy doing some work on my Brumby this week).
SWK will also be able to advise you regarding struts and springs.
i really just want a price atm so i can start saving for the whole combo of lift kit, wheels and tyres
how much is suby wan charging you for the kit?
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 6:17 pm
by Jack
Sorry mate, I can't give you an accurate pricing for a 3" lift kit as my Brumby already had a 2" lift fitted when I bought it.
SWK is doing some engine and gearbox work for me.