Suspension Lift for SWB Prado

Kent · Post by **Kent** » Mon Oct 25, 2004 6:30 pm

My mate just bought himself a 1991 Toyota SWB Prado. It's got coils all the way round and he was wondering what is the easiest/cheapest way to lift it and what would be a sensible lift to do, he would like at least 2inchs. So yea any ideas on what is the best way to go about it would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers Kent

cruiser_beast · Post by **cruiser_beast** » Mon Oct 25, 2004 8:17 pm

Yea kent i found those coil spacers in the aussie magazine for 35 dollars each, ill tell doug sumtime.

Sam

Kent · Post by **Kent** » Tue Oct 26, 2004 10:13 pm

Sweet so that leads to my next question for everyone out there, Is this a good way to go for your lift if you are on a limited budget. Are they safe, do they do the job, and will they last the distance.

Cheers Kent

wjw · Post by **wjw** » Wed Jan 05, 2005 10:23 pm

How'd your mate get on with that lift?

cruiser_beast · Post by **cruiser_beast** » Thu Jan 06, 2005 8:31 am

nah no luck yet, lol. You got any suggestions for him of what route to take.

Obviously extended coils and new shocks r the way to go, but on a budget, of i dont know exactly how much, but a modest one, what do you think is the best way to go???

He wants to buy new shocks soon neway, ranchos, is there a way of getting coils stretched or sumin, lol, i dunno much about coils. Im a leafy.

Sam.

wjw · Post by **wjw** » Thu Jan 06, 2005 5:06 pm

Dunno yet, once I have 2k in the bank I'll be finding out

After this week I've decided I need bigger tyres

DaveM · Post by **DaveM** » Fri Jan 07, 2005 4:14 pm

You would be better off putting in coil spacers rather than heating and stretching the spring.
I have run Rancho shocks before which were ok, but much happier with my Tough Dogs.
Ranchos are well known for having the eyes break off, but mine were ok.

I'd look at putting something on HP if possible, and get the whole lot.

Dave

wjw · Post by **wjw** » Fri Jan 07, 2005 4:56 pm

Any idea what the standard laden gap is between the rear axle and the stops? currently on mine I have 80mm of movement, with Cobra Heavy Duty Springs and Monroe 4x4 Adventurer Shockies. If its quite a bit of factory I might just install the same in the front (About $450 cost)

DieselBoy · Post by **DieselBoy** » Sat Jan 08, 2005 6:52 am

Genie4x4.com (in NZ) has coil spacers, $40each. They are 30mm.
Lovell springs will set you back $260 a pair for most 4X4s.
TJM's are $300
Talk to fully equipped about what they would recommend from their range of TJM stuff, then do some ringing around to see if you can get it cheaper using the same spec stuff, just from a different brand.

For my SWB Safari they recommended LWB coils front and rear. I could save $80 Going with the Lovells, which are the same spec as TJM coils.
That would mean my transfercase spacers would only cost me $33 instead of $113. :lol:

Just ring AFWL in Auckland for shocks, their number is in the back of most of last years NZ4wd mag's. Rancho RS5000 shocks $95 each and free shipping. He will match the shocks up to your lift height.

NJV6 · Post by **NJV6** » Sat Jan 08, 2005 5:25 pm

Hi,

Have you seen this Bill?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 642301.htm

Food for thought perhaps?
Glen

wjw · Post by **wjw** » Sat Jan 08, 2005 5:42 pm

oooo looks nice....will bid on them when my flatmate gets home

Suspension Lift for SWB Prado

Suspension Lift for SWB Prado

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