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Which lift kit to go for?

Postby Firoz494744 on Sun, 18 Sep 2022 6:36 +0000

Hi guys,
I am new to this forum and need help selecting the upgrades for new Hilux sr5.
There are lot of 2” lift kit in the market and I am not sure which one is good.
I have short listed to these brands.
- dobinsons
- fulcrum
-old emu

I would really appreciate ur help also if u know any pros and cons for it please point it out to me.
Looking forward to be part of this forum.
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Re: Which lift kit to go for?

Postby NZMarkb on Mon, 19 Sep 2022 4:04 +0000

They're all good brands with OME being my top pick
Also consider Superior Engineering - Very good to deal with with great backup service
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Re: Which lift kit to go for?

Postby Silverfox1111 on Mon, 19 Sep 2022 5:40 +0000

I had a dobinson 2" lift put in my 2017 hilux & I was very happy with it. In fact I've just put another dobinson lift kit in my 2022 hilux. This time I went with the adjustable remote reservoir shocks so I can get a good ride whether I'm out 4wding or towing the van. I also went with terrain tamer rear parabolic springs to save weight & get an even plusher ride.
What ever kit you go with, it will ride better than stock suspension as long as the springs are matched to the weight of the car.
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Re: Which lift kit to go for?

Postby Firoz494744 on Mon, 19 Sep 2022 12:56 +0000

Thank you so much
I will go for Dobinsons.

Did u guys upgraded to 33” Tyers? I was just wondering if I upgrade Tyers to 33” would I need to go for re-engineering.
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Re: Which lift kit to go for?

Postby Gipsy on Mon, 19 Sep 2022 3:05 +0000

Search this forum for 33 tyres ;)

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Re: Which lift kit to go for?

Postby wombat81 on Tue, 11 Oct 2022 11:58 +0000

I have a Bilstein/King/EFS 2" lift from Fulcrum and am happy. I went with the 500kg constant weight rear springs since I have an aluminium canopy, fitout and tow a caravan. Does the job well.
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Re: Which lift kit to go for?

Postby ALFY on Mon, 09 Jan 2023 6:57 +0000

@ Silverfox, how have you found the terrain tamer parabolics? What weight did you go with?
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Re: Which lift kit to go for?

Postby Silverfox1111 on Tue, 10 Jan 2023 4:54 +0000

G'day all
I put the 500 - 700kg parabolics in. I have a tray & alloy canopy. Not sure what the car weighs but it doesn't have the full flash setup like lots of them.
The parabolics ride nicely with this setup & also don't sag much when the van is on. They certainly aren't harsh like a normal spring but still carry a load.
There expensive but I reckon there worth it.
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Re: Which lift kit to go for?

Postby ALFY on Wed, 11 Jan 2023 11:51 +0000

@ Silverfox. Thats good your having a good run out of them. What shocks did you pair up with them? Im told that makes a massive difference.
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Re: Which lift kit to go for?

Postby Silverfox1111 on Wed, 11 Jan 2023 12:58 +0000

I'm running dobinson MRA shocks front & rear.
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