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185 surf lift suggestions

Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 8:19 am
by wildplumdx
i've just got a 185 surf and was wondering how to go about lifting it.
which springs are best for the money ? i've had good experience with dobis springs in the past in cars not 4wd's but how do they stack up in 4wd scene ?

don't really want to spend anymore than 1g lifting less if poss

also i have an old ln130 that has red lift spring in there rear not sure what brand, that i could take out if there any good for the 185 ?

opinions ?

cheers guys

Re: 185 surf lift suggestions

Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 2:44 pm
by badnuz
130s and 185s have different rear springs...

Re: 185 surf lift suggestions

Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:02 pm
by wildplumdx
bastards.....how about towbars ?

Re: 185 surf lift suggestions

Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:21 pm
by wildplumdx
just rang repco and they can do cobra springs for 375 a pair front and rear.... that seems expensive as hell

Re: 185 surf lift suggestions

Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:25 pm
by Dirtydog
check out lovells brand, what i had in my terrano, and only 200 bucks a pair.

Re: 185 surf lift suggestions

Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:35 pm
by badnuz
is that a pair front and rear or a pair front OR rear?

Re: 185 surf lift suggestions

Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:56 pm
by wildplumdx
375 a pair and i need 2 pairs , i'll check em out dirty thanks

Re: 185 surf lift suggestions

Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 7:22 pm
by wildplumdx

Re: 185 surf lift suggestions

Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 7:24 pm
by Dirtydog
well mounts could allways be fabricated for it, but may not fit the shape.

Re: 185 surf lift suggestions

Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 8:07 pm
by evolution02
wildplumdx wrote:will this fit a 185 hilux ? http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... ermanent=0


With the 185 you will need an airbag compliant bullbar. Try Ironman they look good and probably the cheapest new

Re: 185 surf lift suggestions

Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 9:10 pm
by floatingkiwi
Also try the MCC bars, look good on a 185 but I have no idea of quality.
You can call me for all sorts of 185 info if necessary (done lots of 185 suspension and bar research):
matt 02102410351

Re: 185 surf lift suggestions

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 4:34 pm
by 89surf
ring these guys they do a set of rear springs for 260 cobra brand

Chamberlain Auto Springs Limited Christchurch

Re: 185 surf lift suggestions

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 7:24 pm
by wildplumdx
So got 2 quotes so far 520 for set of cobras or 460 for a set of lovells think I'll grab the lovells!