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front suspension HELP

Postby chomp on Thu, 20 Jan 2011 7:46 +0000

i have a 2 inch lift in front of hilux old man emu suspension have fitted a bullbar but dont like how they all look sagged in the front does anyone have any ideas to regain height as every business in WA say that 2inches is maximum and no way can it lift any higher and coil spacers are apparently not evev an option and no one wants to touch it can someone please help with any ideas i only need 25mm to get it bak to a nice height also with the lift and tyres front arms sittn fairly flat looks like could go up easy an inch without to much angle a stress on all parts.thanks
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Re: front suspension HELP

Postby helmut79 on Thu, 20 Jan 2011 7:55 +0000

Mate use the search function you can do up to a 6" lift which monster rides offers forum sponsor.

here is a couple of links to start you off

viewtopic.php?f=28&t=4473
viewtopic.php?f=28&t=3994
viewtopic.php?f=46&t=8258
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Re: front suspension HELP

Postby Skog07 on Thu, 20 Jan 2011 8:19 +0000

Thanks Mick. :)
Another option is to run KTRF 101HD springs in your OME strut..
Works a treat and restores you original OME specified lift of 30mm. There are some rebound issues when using heavy rims and tyres on the front as the rebound settings on the front struts are set and non adjustable.
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Re: front suspension HELP

Postby 9W6VX on Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:05 +0000

chomp,

You've got some good links from Mick.

Feel free to continue from any existing thread if you have any questions.
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