by SpinnerDan on Sun, 15 Jan 2017 9:31 +0000
I had the same problem, like everyone who's added a bullbar and also has a missus who places more value on domestic finances than pimping her hubby's hilux. I researched the cheap options: looked at putting in a spacer to preload the front spring; then looked at just replacing the strut spring with a heavy duty number and retaining the existing OEM strut. In the end, all of this affects the way your shocks work as well as braking bias and general comfort. And legality too if you're concerned with that. And it's just a temporary solution because ultimately you'll want a decent suspension kit. Save your coin on cheap fixes (which aren't that cheap once you factor in fitting and a wheel alignment) and get a decent full suspension kit.
I just got my Lux lifted 2" by Superior Engineering and couldn't be happier with the results... handling and look. It's a new truck. Love it, and it cost about $1700 all up, fitted. So save up and do it properly the first time, is my advice.