Hi Guys
I would like to get some extra lift on my 91 Safari SWB. Its standard at the moment but is taking some body hits on one particularly rough track I use to my favourite fishing stream.
I am thinking larger rims would give me an inch?
Is is possible to get a kit for a one inch body lift, my current shocks are rated for a one inch lift, rancho 9000's. So I am thinking only new springs would be required?
As you can see I only want a small lift, nothing serious.
Any advice appreciated.
body lift 91 safari SWB
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body lift 91 safari SWB
1991 SWB GQY60 TD42 safari.
DTS turbo kit.
DTS turbo kit.
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Re: body lift 91 safari SWB
Hi mate,
You will only be lifting the body above the chassis with your body lift so if you want to also do suspension lift then yes you will need new sprinds, your 9000s should take a 1-2 inch suspension lift easy
You will only be lifting the body above the chassis with your body lift so if you want to also do suspension lift then yes you will need new sprinds, your 9000s should take a 1-2 inch suspension lift easy
Re: body lift 91 safari SWB
Yes I agree with the above. I,m hoping that with larger rims/tyres,(any suggestions on suitability?) and a small body lift my problems should be gone.
I dont want to do any more than 25mm lift as I have read too many posts of problems with higher lifts.
So do I need anything other than springs for a 25mm lift?
I dont want to do any more than 25mm lift as I have read too many posts of problems with higher lifts.
So do I need anything other than springs for a 25mm lift?
1991 SWB GQY60 TD42 safari.
DTS turbo kit.
DTS turbo kit.
Re: body lift 91 safari SWB
Whack in a set of spring spacers
http://www.4wdbits.co.nz/ProductDetails ... uctID=1130
http://www.4wdbits.co.nz/ProductDetails ... ductID=442
Then upsize your tyres - should be able to fit 33in tyres if you trim the flares a little...
http://www.4wdbits.co.nz/ProductDetails ... uctID=1130
http://www.4wdbits.co.nz/ProductDetails ... ductID=442
Then upsize your tyres - should be able to fit 33in tyres if you trim the flares a little...
Re: body lift 91 safari SWB
uptomynutsinruts wrote:Hi mate,
You will only be lifting the body above the chassis with your body lift so if you want to also do suspension lift then yes you will need new sprinds, your 9000s should take a 1-2 inch suspension lift easy
As long as the right shocks are actually in there.......
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Re: body lift 91 safari SWB
are you meaning a body lift or spring lift coz you keep talking about both?
Re: body lift 91 safari SWB
Also, you need to factor in the $400 or so for the LVC
Re: body lift 91 safari SWB
DaveM wrote:Also, you need to factor in the $400 or so for the LVC
LVC not required for spring lift
http://www.lvvta.org.nz/documents/suple ... eshold.pdf see page 8
So if improved articulation is not a concern - just ground clearance, then lifting the springs with spacers, using existing shocks (assuming they have enough travel), then fitting larger diameter tyres would be the cheapest & easiest option. Alternatively - with a little guard modification (disc grinder), just fit bigger tyres....
Re: body lift 91 safari SWB
Guys
I might be confused here, I didnt realise that body lift and spring lift were two different things.
I am thinking that the spring spacers mentioned in a previous post sound like the answer, followed up by larger tyres when the current ones are finished.
What does a body lift involve?
I might be confused here, I didnt realise that body lift and spring lift were two different things.
I am thinking that the spring spacers mentioned in a previous post sound like the answer, followed up by larger tyres when the current ones are finished.
What does a body lift involve?
1991 SWB GQY60 TD42 safari.
DTS turbo kit.
DTS turbo kit.
Re: body lift 91 safari SWB
muddy wrote:DaveM wrote:Also, you need to factor in the $400 or so for the LVC
LVC not required for spring lift
http://www.lvvta.org.nz/documents/suple ... eshold.pdf see page 8
So if improved articulation is not a concern - just ground clearance, then lifting the springs with spacers, using existing shocks (assuming they have enough travel), then fitting larger diameter tyres would be the cheapest & easiest option. Alternatively - with a little guard modification (disc grinder), just fit bigger tyres....
Meant for the BL as it sounded like both were being done...
Re: body lift 91 safari SWB
Thanks guys, I'll get the spacers as mentioned and see how we go. Then larger rims and tyres in due course.
Are there any issues with spacers regarding suspension travel, or driveability that I should be aware of?
The rancho shocks are rated for a 25mm spacer, so I am hoping that the 30mm spacer that 4WD bits sell will still be okay, any thoughts?
Are there any issues with spacers regarding suspension travel, or driveability that I should be aware of?
The rancho shocks are rated for a 25mm spacer, so I am hoping that the 30mm spacer that 4WD bits sell will still be okay, any thoughts?
1991 SWB GQY60 TD42 safari.
DTS turbo kit.
DTS turbo kit.
Re: body lift 91 safari SWB
they are fine as they have full weight of the truck holding them in place
89 safari, pto winch, 33x15 simexs. sliders,75mm lift . turbo intercoolered
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