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Hi guys,
I was wondering if anyone knew where i could source a rough country 4-5" lift kit from.
I'm contemplating adding 35's or 37's to my truck hence the need for some more lift.

what 4x4 is it for?

Yep, im a dumbass...
Sorry its for a LN130.

there a guy in the north island that brings them in. be careful though when he gives you the quote it will seem too good to be true....because it is! I paid my money (1200) for my jeep one which would have been enough to get it too my door apparently. then once they were in the country all of a sudden customs wouldnt let them go unless i paid more fees and other bits and peices (another 600).

But in saying that mine was a 4.5" lift for a jeep XJ. It was awesome gear, just let down by the muppet that brings it in....He is the only person as well. (will try find his number if your still interested)

you want some 4.88's to go with that order?

Crash bandicoot wrote:you want some 4.88's to go with that order?

on a ln130?? so guessing a 2lt or 2lte.... if he is bringing in a lift kit he may as well bring on some 5.29s hahaha

kaney wrote:

Crash bandicoot wrote:you want some 4.88's to go with that order?

on a ln130?? so guessing a 2lt or 2lte.... if he is bringing in a lift kit he may as well bring on some 5.29s hahaha

Yeah and wanting to fit 35 or 37 inch tyres you gunna need some spare front diffs and axles

Seriously why not just buy it direct of Rough Country?
I presume this is the kit http://www.roughcountry.com/suspension/ ... -95_5.html

I have imported lots of parts from the US and been good. But be prepared to pay tax on arrival. Doubt they would miss that package

evolution02 wrote:

kaney wrote:

Crash bandicoot wrote:you want some 4.88's to go with that order?

on a ln130?? so guessing a 2lt or 2lte.... if he is bringing in a lift kit he may as well bring on some 5.29s hahaha

Yeah and wanting to fit 35 or 37 inch tyres you gunna need some spare front diffs and axles

Seriously why not just buy it direct of Rough Country?
I presume this is the kit http://www.roughcountry.com/suspension/ ... -95_5.html

I have imported lots of parts from the US and been good. But be prepared to pay tax on arrival. Doubt they would miss that package

Ive already got 4.88's and a 5L-t, 1st gear is waaay to low (on gravel in 1st and 2nd it digs trenches) and in top gear it feels as though it needs a 6th gear!
I decided i would fix the gearing by adding bigger tyres and it gives me the benefit of looking good while im doing it..

First thing id do would be go see who ever your planning on going to to get it certified & make sure they are happy with it.

beam it

tallsam66 wrote:First thing id do would be go see who ever your planning on going to to get it certified & make sure they are happy with it.

Engineer wrote:beam it

Tallsam66: You have a point, I might look at doing this either Monday or Tuesday, would be interesting to find out how far i can go, 44's would be nice

Engineer: Ive looked long and hard at a SAS but as this truck is 99.9% on road i couldn't justify it..
I really just want a mini monster truck LOL..

I really just want a mini monster truck LOL..

Big Will wrote:Engineer: Ive looked long and hard at a SAS but as this truck is 99.9% on road i couldn't justify it..
I really just want a mini monster truck LOL..

youll be able to run bigger tires with an SAS with less breakages that youll get with small ifs CV's and 37s or bigger. Ifs also looks fugly when its all lifted

Engineer wrote:

Big Will wrote:Engineer: Ive looked long and hard at a SAS but as this truck is 99.9% on road i couldn't justify it..
I really just want a mini monster truck LOL..

youll be able to run bigger tires with an SAS with less breakages that youll get with small ifs CV's and 37s or bigger. Ifs also looks fugly when its all lifted

Yep, what he said ^^^^

yeah your pretty much right on both counts, but if i was only using my truck for the occasional river crossing and flood crossing would the strength of the diff be such a big issue?

But why put the bigger boots on if not to use it?
On road they handle like shit, (and I don't want anyone to wank on that they don't, because they do) This is just an inherrant thing that happens with bigger tyres due to sidewall flex. Bang some 33" all terrains on it for a considerable amount less coin and greive.

rokhound wrote:But why put the bigger boots on if not to use it?
On road they handle like shit, (and I don't want anyone to wank on that they don't, because they do) This is just an inherrant thing that happens with bigger tyres due to sidewall flex. Bang some 33" all terrains on it for a considerable amount less coin and greive.

yup yup!

35's were bad enough for sidewall flex i would never consider going 37+ for a daily driver! Itll be unbelievably slow, use a heap more gas, throw your speedo out, youll get sick of having to use a stepladder to get in it and it will probably hit bumpstops going over speed bumps in pak n save . youll require cert for something thats not going to be practical at all. your $ and time bud, id be taking very seriously the advice guys here are giving you.

Thanks guys..
Ive taken in all this information and decided to stick with my curent 4" lift and 33" Tyres..
Now im going to hunt more power out.