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1 or 2' lift

Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 6:00 pm
by 4runnerman
hi guys i am new to this sight. i have a surf and am ready to lift her what whould the best way to go 1 or 2' :P :P :P

Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 6:40 pm
by Petemcc
go 2 inches. you can get 2 inch springs for inthe back for about 200. easy as pie to put them in and then wind up your torsion bars in the front.

Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 7:18 pm
by niblik
if ya go 1", soon enough you'll be wishing that you had done the 2".. :wink:

it'll happen.. :roll:

:D

Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 7:40 pm
by Petemcc
yea there isnt alot of point to a 1inch lift. you will hardly notice a 2inch one on the road.

Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 7:41 pm
by billyvanboheman
Most defiantly 2", as they say, the bigger the better. :lol:

Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 7:42 pm
by niblik
and the bonus is its still inside the certification regulations... i think?

do it.. do it.. :wink: :D

Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 7:56 pm
by billyvanboheman
niblik wrote:and the bonus is its still inside the certification regulations... i think?


My understanding is yes, the 2" lift by replacing or resetting springs and torsion bar wind will not require certification.
Just have to keep the tire size under the requirement and no need to worry about the cert.

As far as I know. :)

Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 5:09 pm
by 4runnerman
thanks guys for your help has any body had much problems with the 2' lift
ect

Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 5:30 pm
by billyvanboheman
4runnerman wrote: has any body had much problems with the 2' lift
ect


The only problem I am aware of is that once you have it you will want to go higher :lol:

You will find with a 2" lift and bigger rubber to fill the space, you have a completely different vehicle, soooooo much more capable.

Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 5:51 pm
by Ryan
billyvanboheman wrote:
4runnerman wrote: has any body had much problems with the 2' lift
ect


The only problem I am aware of is that once you have it you will want to go higher :lol:

You will find with a 2" lift and bigger rubber to fill the space, you have a completely different vehicle, soooooo much more capable.



hear hear......

Re: 1 or 2' lift

Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 5:52 pm
by turoa
4runnerman wrote:hi guys i am new to this sight. i have a surf and am ready to lift her what whould the best way to go 1 or 2' :P :P :P


are you talking 1 or 2 FEET(') or inches(") :lol:

Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 5:36 pm
by DPK
HI, im new to this site as well and was going to ask same thing as 4runnerman.[one problem solved]
I also own a 4runner[V6]
Can any body recomend a good brand,price. were to buy?
How high can you go [with in reason]

My problem is i live 1000km North West of NZ so no 4wd shops down the road :cry:
One good thing i will be in Kiwi in a fortnight, so good chance to buy such
items [Once i get past the better half]

thanks for any help DPK

Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 5:44 pm
by DaveM
Welcome aboard DPK.
Old Man Emu, EFS, and Dobinson are reputable brands.

You can buy coils from 4wdbits who advertises on this forum.

Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 6:29 pm
by 4runnerman
i got my springs from 4wd Queenstown he has lots of hilux parts and land rover good price to. thay have everthing and good guys :lol: :lol: :lol:

Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 6:43 pm
by Sadam_Husain
DPK wrote:My problem is i live 1000km North West of NZ so no 4wd shops down the road :cry:


Sounds like your half way to aussie.... you at norfolk or pitcairn or something?

Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2006 10:55 pm
by DPK
Norfolks the place, hot and sunny and no certifcation. Very few places to get the truck muddy. The island is only 8Km by 4Km.
Thanks for the help, [I can smell that little plastic card burning already :) ]