Prado lifting advice

[DaveM]

After tips on lifting a '93 LJ78, not sure what height is best on these (only running 33's) and what is available for castor correction, and possible driveline vibes.
Been told to throw a set of standard VX cruiser coils in, but don't want to waste time if it won't work.


Cheers

[juz]

Need two lots of VX front springs, lifts about 3-4inchs but found the spring rate too harsh.

[haynzy]

ya may not want to spend the coin but I just put a full set of old man emu, cant say enough about it, I didnt go for lift but man the ride is good, like driving an arm chair

[oldblue]

I fitted a set of standard height H/D Chamberlin coils 16mm wire in the front, they end up at compressed OA size of 265mm.
Found them firm and stable and a bit hard for myself, as I have MD , so going to try softer coils 15mm wire with the same 265mm compressed length. 30% softer.
The HD springs will be for sale ( 4months old )

[jj1959]

Don't lift, just take the 9" to the guards. You get a way better ride & better flex on the old baggy standard springs.

[wjw]

I put in 4" lift chamberlins coils with rancho shocks to begin with, horrible, changed for raw shocks.... waaay nicer.

[DaveM]

Thanks for the input. Will start pricing some kits up once I've had the truck for a couple of weeks to make sure I don't need to spend too much mechanically to keep it running well.
May go 2-3" lift I think, and snorkel to start with.

[wjw]

hey dave, I did the following for the lift on my 78:

Chamberlains 4" lift springs
RAW shocks all round
Rear Panhard rod adjuster thing from Paul Delis in Kaiapoi
Castor Correction bushes for front radius arms

I removed the sway bars too

[mudmike]

I went EFS very happy, 50mm and did body lift as well. good flex and ride. Standard was hitting bump stops. They do different springs depending on what you carry. Traxon is a good place to start for efs gear

[Ginzu8]

Hey wjw, where did u get the adjustable panhard rod from again?? do you have the guy contact details??

[DaveM]

Hey wjw, where did u get the adjustable panhard rod from again?? do you have the guy contact details??

Sounds like this guy:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 096918.htm

[rob-mu]

Efs 50mm kit ..4wdbits can do a good deal on this
Cheers
Rob

[wjw]

Hey wjw, where did u get the adjustable panhard rod from again?? do you have the guy contact details??

Sounds like this guy:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 096918.htm

Yea thats the guy, knows lots about lifting prados

[Ginzu8]

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