snake racing

[fastford111]

hi guys has any body got one of snake racing pre 04 hilux ifs 4" lift kits in their trucks . has anyone got it legal in qld. and is a engineer cert from nsw legal in qld . the reason i ask is i was just looking at this kit and it looks exactly the same as my super lift kit. thanks stan

[yzdanny]

hey got mine today an ummm its fun to put in just remeber instructions are writtin in US so drivers side is our passenger

havnt driven on the rd yet waitin for wheel allinement tomoz will post up piks

[boof]

To the best of my knowledge you cannot get these kits legal in Qld and no a NSW cert wont suffice either unfortunately.

[D1cko]

why cant they be passed in qld?

[boof]

Because the rules state no more than a 1/3rd bumpstop travel increase and seeing as this is a real grey area DOT basically just say nothing over 2" accepted. Its pretty well known and accepted in Qld 2" suspension is the max and there is no avenue to engineer over that unless you start talking ICVs etc

[fastford111]

hi boof what is an icv and is it worth going down that road thanks stan

[grimbo]

Individually Constructed vehicle and no it isn't worth going that route nless you have big $$$ and probably not worth investigating on a 90 4Runner

[D1cko]

im lead to beleive that the 4'' snake raceing kit isnt realy 4'' but is more like 2.5''. if thats the case couldnt it be lowered that half an inch to pass.

thats just something me and my mate have thought of. dont know if its true or if it would work.

[Tower]

i had a SR 4inch lift in mine when it was IFS, 4inches is 4inches with the kit, and with small rubber it looks very high.

[02-SR5]

It is a true 4inch lift. I thought it was only a 3inch lift when I measured first. But when you measure the actual mounting brackets, it is exactlay 100mm from bolt hole to bolt hole.

[yzdanny]

hey the gap between the bump stop is the same when lifted. as with the snake kit has new mounts which drop the bump stop down. cant see why it wouldnt pass. move to SA :) no checks etc here an alredy had a couple of coppers say that it looks tuff

[sloshy]

Not worth the money, nothing can fix an ifs for decent off road, alot of coin for a bit of wank value.

[grimbo]

Not worth the money, nothing can fix an ifs for decent off road, alot of coin for a bit of wank value.

what a load of rubbish, IFS can be fine for most offroad situations

[sloshy]

what a load of rubbish, IFS can be fine for most offroad situations

I meant, ifs is useless for hardcore wheeling, they should stick to the beach where they belong.

[A1 Mech]

SLOSHY ifs is more then capable to most users, especially if lockers r fitted and they definately r not only for the beach.

The kit only really adds lift to fit bigger tyres it does not benefit wheel travel to any real extent, IMO they r overpriced and for simialr dollars u can hav a SAS with coils or leafs completed which is far more beneficial.

[02-SR5]

SLOSHY ifs is more then capable to most users, especially if lockers r fitted and they definately r not only for the beach.

The kit only really adds lift to fit bigger tyres it does not benefit wheel travel to any real extent, IMO they r overpriced and for simialr dollars u can hav a SAS with coils or leafs completed which is far more beneficial.

True, it is just one of many options open to owners of IFS vehicle to acheive a 4inch lift to be able to fit 33s. Good thing about the Snake kit. If you change you mind at a later date, you can allways remove it and sell it. You can allways put your truck back to standard too.

It is better than just winding up the torsion bars, as everything is within factory specs. Not a fan of body lifts due to the extra work involved. Yea cheaper, but no my cup of tea.

SAS, Leaf conversion, Body lifts, 4inch lifts, wind up factory bars. There are so many options, everybody just chooses their own path.

Rob

[sloshy]

True, it is just one of many options open to owners of IFS vehicle to acheive a 4inch lift to be able to fit 33s.
Rob

Pushin shiat up hill I reckon, you aren't going to be able to tell the differance between 31" and 33" tyres off road, all I can see is that it is a look thing so you can say you got a lifted truck, its not worth the money because it isn't going too perform any better off road. For the money you are better off lockin it f&r even though ifs front ends can't handle much with a locker because they a piss weak, but it will get you miles further for your buck.

Boof seen the light:D

[02-SR5]

Depends on your term of "Offroad".

Yea IFS diffs arnt as strong as a Live, but I didnt buy my truck and spend the coin on it so I can go and trash it on weekends. It is also my family car that I drive with my wife and my 10month baby daughter in.

I did what I did as a family day tripper, family tourer like going up to craigs hut and fraser island. Its not designed for rock climbing.

The snake kit is good for what it is, yea it may be expensive. But it drives like a factory truck, and being able to run 33s even better. I have airlockers front and rear, so I have the best of both worlds.

Have you ever driven one with a 4inch snake lift in, or just making judgment on photos only and second hand info.

Rob

[02-SR5]

Pushin shiat up hill I reckon, you aren't going to be able to tell the difference between 31" and 33" tyres off road, all I can see is that it is a look thing so you can say you got a lifted truck, its not worth the money because it isn't going too perform any better off road. For the money you are better off lockin it f&r even though ifs front ends can't handle much with a locker because they a piss weak, but it will get you miles further for your buck.

Boof seen the light:D

Hey Sloshy,

Not trying to start anything, but what are you driving??? I cant find any of your post in intro/my rig/build up section of the forum.

C'mon mate, show us what a real "4wd" should look like. Show everybody what you are driving. Obviously no a IFS truck....

Rob

[sloshy]

My hilux
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z233/sloshylux/P1030081.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z233/sloshylux/hilux08.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z233/sloshylux/P1030064.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z233/sloshylux/P1030051.jpg



And my family car
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z233/sloshylux/P1020843.jpg

[boof]

Sloshy you are right to an extent but some of what your saying simply isnt true. IFS is not as good for extreme wheeling that is a given. Auto lockers imo are better in the front of an IFS rather than air as they dont allow things to bind up and break. I never did a front diff in the whole time I had it even with a V8 and 35s it held up. Its simply a matter of learning your vehicle and driving it to suit.

Do I think the 4" kits are the way to go well no I agree with Jarrod they are overpiced and do little other than give a lift. Torsion bars wound up 35-40mm ride fine with standard bars and are as smooth on road as a 4" kit yeh sure it isnt as high so what. Add a body lift and you are 15mm lower with the same ride and several $$$ left in your pocket for lockers that actually do make a difference off road.

I sassed mine and I am stoked with it but would I be happy to jump in it and drive to Melbourne for a family holiday like I did when it was IFS hell no its not as good a drive car compared to the IFS, but that was my choice. Each to their own but I still say a locked IFS will get everywhere that owners want to go if set up right and the driver has a clue ;)

[02-SR5]

My hilux
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z233/sloshylux/P1030081.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z233/sloshylux/hilux08.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z233/sloshylux/P1030064.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z233/sloshylux/P1030051.jpg



And my family car
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z233/sloshylux/P1020843.jpg

Nice rides mate.

You know what you are talking about.

Yea, a IFS truck wont go places like you lux will go. But I didnt buy mine for that sort of offroading. Like I was saying, mine is our family car, and I dont really have the spare coin to go out every weekend and drive it like yours. Mine is set up for family day trips and touring.

Rob

[sloshy]

Unfortunately with a hilux its a sliding scale eg- the more you make it capable off road you start to sacrifice on road drive ability, especially when you touch suspension, I wouldn't be game to take mine on the highway.
All I was saying is I don't think that the 4" lift is worth the money for what you will get out of it, and for one thing the front crossmember stays the same height so your not gaining anything there. If I had one I would just body lift it for the same result and a hell of alot cheaper.
Snake racing charge like a wounded bull anyway.

[yzdanny]

lift kit payed off for me. winding up ya bars etc to me ant the best idea as u put more angle on ya CVz etc an are likly to blow them plus you loose travel in one direction.

yes ya crossmember stayes the same hight but u put bigger tyres on it an it will it be higher as well same as ur diff.

but for the stuff i did this weekend lift kit payed off, got the body up enough that i didnt dent my side step etc an rest of the group i went with did


an i depends on wat u want to do with ya car tho most 4wdin can b done with IFS. an wen u spend 35g on a car u dont rely want to cut it up an put sas on

[boof]

lift kit payed off for me. winding up ya bars etc to me ant the best idea as u put more angle on ya CVz etc an are likly to blow them plus you loose travel in one direction.

yes ya crossmember stayes the same hight but u put bigger tyres on it an it will it be higher as well same as ur diff.

but for the stuff i did this weekend lift kit payed off, got the body up enough that i didnt dent my side step etc an rest of the group i went with did


an i depends on wat u want to do with ya car tho most 4wdin can b done with IFS. an wen u spend 35g on a car u dont rely want to cut it up an put sas on


Glad you are happy with yours mate nice work. But unless the other vehicles with you were also Hiluxes with 33s and lift its not really a comparison is it ;)

[SJCHilux]

Unfortunately with a hilux its a sliding scale eg- the more you make it capable off road you start to sacrifice on road drive ability, especially when you touch suspension, I wouldn't be game to take mine on the highway.
All I was saying is I don't think that the 4" lift is worth the money for what you will get out of it, and for one thing the front crossmember stays the same height so your not gaining anything there. If I had one I would just body lift it for the same result and a hell of alot cheaper.
Snake racing charge like a wounded bull anyway.


Your correct on the sliding scale eg: the more you mod a solid axle lux the more crap its is on road.... I have had both types and the IFS is so much better on road, but it can cut it off road if driven acordingly with locked front ends there ok for tourers, famaily hacks, driven on beach stuff... but IMO for off heavy road stuff I would not look past the solid axle set ups....:thumb:


Got a Q for ya Sloshy..... noticed you are running "drop Shackles" on the lux how are they ? I have heard different opinions was looking at these at one point but have decided against them ???? !!!!! ????? :)

cheers....

[Mick B]

SLOSHY ifs is more then capable to most users, especially if lockers r fitted and they definately r not only for the beach.

The kit only really adds lift to fit bigger tyres it does not benefit wheel travel to any real extent, IMO they r overpriced and for simialr dollars u can hav a SAS with coils or leafs completed which is far more beneficial.
I have a snake kit and you hit it on the head there way over priced

[Mick B]

Pushin shiat up hill I reckon, you aren't going to be able to tell the differance between 31" and 33" tyres off road, all I can see is that it is a look thing so you can say you got a lifted truck, its not worth the money because it isn't going too perform any better off road. For the money you are better off lockin it f&r even though ifs front ends can't handle much with a locker because they a piss weak, but it will get you miles further for your buck.

Boof seen the light:D
Not able to tell the diffrance between 31''and 33'' tyres who are you kiding have you put them side by side 33'' are biger and I tell you I have gorn from 31''to 33'' on a IFS and it makes on hell of a diffrance diffs dont hit on every thing now it gives me that little bit extra to takcle most things I wont to do. yes it is not as good as a live axle the IFS but with 33'' and a locker I am confordent to tackle most things when I go away and when I had 31'' I would not get up most of the things I try now:crazy:

[sloshy]

Got a Q for ya Sloshy..... noticed you are running "drop Shackles" on the lux how are they ? I have heard different opinions was looking at these at one point but have decided against them ???? !!!!! ????? :)
cheers....

They aren't too bad, they give you about 6-7 inches of extra travel.
I'm just about to fit a limiting strap to make it a bit more stable.

[sloshy]

Not able to tell the diffrance between 31''and 33'' tyres who are you kiding have you put them side by side 33'' are biger and I tell you I have gorn from 31''to 33'' on a IFS and it makes on hell of a diffrance diffs dont hit on every thing now it gives me that little bit extra to takcle most things I wont to do. yes it is not as good as a live axle the IFS but with 33'' and a locker I am confordent to tackle most things when I go away and when I had 31'' I would not get up most of the things I try now:crazy:
Buy the time you air down a 33 it probley measures about 31" Its probley not the height you notice but the width.

[A1 Mech]

does that mean by the time u air down a 31 its probably a 29? ;) . Any amount of height gained under the diffs reguardless of if it is only 25mm is beneficial, It wud only takes 25mm of rock to bring u to a hault.IMO I think a 33x12.5" tyre is the best allround tyre size for a hilux, any bigger and they shud be used as an offroad set.

[boof]

pfft 35s with the right gearing and power is awesome on and off road, 35s are the new 31s :D:D:D

[A1 Mech]

not when uve got 60-70 flywheel KW's lol (go the mighty 3L)

[jaysluxy]

say i fitted my 3L lux with 35's and fitted appropiate gearing will it still be able to do 110kays along the freeway??? not really after performance driving a lux and all or is it better to stick with 33's, and if i do go 33's is it better to still change the gearing???

[D1cko]

my stock 3L hilux cant even do 110 on the freeway.

[Mick B]

I have a 3L turbo hilux running 33'' and I can sit on the hwy on 110km no problems but I perfer to sit on 90km and save fuel with these desile price's

[boof]

Personally I wouldnt be running 35s on a non turbo 3L lux. However everyone has their own perception of acceptable and the only way to know if youll be happy with it is,
A) Find someone with one and go for a drive.
B) Jump in the deep end and try it out yourself.

[D1cko]

I have a 3L turbo hilux running 33'' and I can sit on the hwy on 110km no problems but I perfer to sit on 90km and save fuel with these desile price's

id rather sit on 90 as well but it because i recon it revs to hard a 100. 3000 rpm is too much for a diesel

[SJCHilux]

my stock 3L hilux cant even do 110 on the freeway.

What ????? my 2.4 sits on the hihway @ 110 klms easy, and more..... yea, its also worked...:D

[sloshy]

I used to have a 2.8 turbo in my lux running 37's, It wasn't too bad but you wouldn't want anything with less power. It never seen the highway but. The 3rz leaves the diesel for dead:D

[Sic Lux]

3000 rpm is too much for a diesel nah they only start making power then all the way till 4500rpm:D

[D1cko]

all my previous experiance was with trucks and farm machinery and i would have been shot for reving anything that hard

[Sic Lux]

Yeah there only a light diesel seen so many 2.8 pulling big noise and not giving any problems even sloshys one one had a rod just put in it no machining same bearings lasted for ever getting the ass driven out of it

[sloshy]

I didn't rev my old diesel past 4500rpm though, because the governor wouldn't let it:( limiters sound better than governors anyway:thumb:





This off topic or what??

[Joshua]

Not trying to argue with any one just posting my thoughts.

I will say that i think its overpriced, but it is good all the same.
The benefit of this
-over winding up torsion bars is you retain your standard CV angles and winding up torsion bars limits down travel (its IFS you need all the down travel you can get out of it).
-Over body lift is that with this (you will need a 4" rear lift to match don't forget), your lifting every thing apart from your diffs. Your gearbox, tank, exhaust, the lot is being lifted higher off the ground.
-Also like i said you will need a 4" lift in the rear which could either give you longer rear travel or extra height without extra travel giving you wheel-arch clearance (like a body lift) but also as said before lifts every thing higher, not just the body.

i will also agree for hardcore offroad stuff IFS isn't as good as solid axle.

[boof]

Not trying to argue with any one just posting my thoughts.

I will say that i think its overpriced, but it is good all the same.
The benefit of this
-over winding up torsion bars is you retain your standard CV angles and winding up torsion bars limits down travel (its IFS you need all the down travel you can get out of it).
-Over body lift is that with this (you will need a 4" rear lift to match don't forget), your lifting every thing apart from your diffs. Your gearbox, tank, exhaust, the lot is being lifted higher off the ground.
-Also like i said you will need a 4" lift in the rear which could either give you longer rear travel or extra height without extra travel giving you wheel-arch clearance (like a body lift) but also as said before lifts every thing higher, not just the body.

i will also agree for hardcore offroad stuff IFS isn't as good as solid axle.

The IFS has no down travel wether with the kit or without, and the tiny bit the kit saves is moot anyway and doesnt even compare to the ability an auto locker will give it up front. The reason you can fit bigger tyres in the front is due to the lack of flex in the rear if you set it up to flex it will still hit guards etc unless you modify bumpstops. A body lift allows bigger fitment of tyres without stuffing around with other things. I also think an over flexy rear and tight IFS front end gives its own problems.

[eMOJO]

The thing I'd be most concerned with is the higher COG with the 4" kit... I only have a 2" BL and could notice a subtle difference in handling and this is with the chassis and running gear all at standard height. I have compensated this with a wider offset rim... I'm not sure if I would happy with the way the vehicle feels after spending so much coin with little offroad performance actually gained.

Also with the 4" snake kit you're only increasing the ramp over angle because your rear diff and lower front cross member are still at the same height... front/rear approach/departure angles can be a minimal difference between the kit and a 2" BL IMO

[02-SR5]

The thing I'd be most concerned with is the higher COG with the 4" kit... I only have a 2" BL and could notice a subtle difference in handling and this is with the chassis and running gear all at standard height. I have compensated this with a wider offset rim... I'm not sure if I would happy with the way the vehicle feels after spending so much coin with little offroad performance actually gained.

Also with the 4" snake kit you're only increasing the ramp over angle because your rear diff and lower front cross member are still at the same height... front/rear approach/departure angles can be a minimal difference between the kit and a 2" BL IMO

Yea fair enough, but it does look pretty good though. Got to admit that.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h156/02SRI/Picture166.jpg

[boof]

As does suspension and body lift ;)

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a181/mg_ellis1/Luxbeforephotoshoot025res.jpg

[02-SR5]

my bling is blinger than your bling :-)



because, I have crome exhaust tip.....:-)









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[boof]

pfft I have a V8 so that trumps your exhaust tip :D:D

[fastford111]

must say theese are both very nice wagons :thumb: still not regoed but working on it

[Tower]

You dont need shinny stuff to look good :D

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/1uztower/Image005.jpg

[02-SR5]

No you dont,

but it does help.

(with a head like mine, I need all the help I can get)

[02-SR5]

pfft I have a V8 so that trumps your exhaust tip :D:D

I got really fully sic subwoofer maaate, and I wear puma tracksuit too, with a gold bullion necklace, maaate.....like oh my god maaate, fully sic....


(no I dont really, just taking the piss)

[894runa]

This one's a good thread. As 02-SR5 said there's a few options for doing the same thing. 02-SR5, what size tyres are you running in that photo?

Not meaning to stir things up again but surely importing a superlift kit yourself would be another option? On their website this morning a front and rear "4 inch lift" kit comes to $1,537. Its the same idea as the snake one, just space the suspension down but if snake's is around $2K for front only, its priced itself out of the race hasn't it? And then when I read that the instructions are for USA, it could even be the same kit?

As for me, I have a 2" lift in already and am probably going to go 2" bodylift. Not saying this is the right option for everyone, its just what I'm doing. The only hassle I can see is fixing up the bullbar issue which is made worse by the fact that its aluminium.

[boof]

The bullbar will be easy just make 2 plates to lift it at the bolt points. On mine I had enough room on the mount to drill new holes 50mm from the old ones so it was even easier.

[eMOJO]

Yea fair enough, but it does look pretty good though. Got to admit that.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h156/02SRI/Picture166.jpg

Definately nothing wrong with the way it looks :thumb:

[christofurry]

Riveting arguments from both sides here (2'BL+2'S vs. 4'S)

My 2 cents

For the additional costs involved in the 4 inch kit may have the benefits. There is the possibility of getting more travel out of the rear end. I drive a landcruiser so I could be wrong, and I don’t have experience with the 4 inch kit. But the possibility is there.

Also Im a little against BL's. The fact that once you do a body lift you have to lift or lower things like radiators, extend gear shifters, heater/radiator hoses and battery cables mightn’t be long enough, adjust intercooler plumbing, steering columns lengthened etc the list could go on. That said I know in most applications you can get away without most of that, but it could turn into a shit fight.

The thing that annoys me most about BL’s is you then have to lift every piece of bar work accordingly…

When it comes time to sell is a little harder to remove a BL and lower everything back down, than it would be to rip out a 4 inch kit.

Anyway, just my 2 cents

[894runa]

Yeah ... still at the end of the day its horses for courses stuff and a lot of factors come into play.

With a car like mine that's worth maybe $5 - $6k it gets very hard to justify spending the sort of coin that a 4" kit requires. And spending $2k on suspension for a $5k car certainly won't make it worth $7k.

But with a car like 02-SR5's (much newer) and if you weren't going into xtreme stuff, it would make sense.

If a bodylift kit costs $200 all up, I still doubt you would be spending another $1,800 (bringing it up to the same cost as the 4" kit) fixing all the little issues that it might create.

[02-SR5]

This one's a good thread. As 02-SR5 said there's a few options for doing the same thing. 02-SR5, what size tyres are you running in that photo?

Not meaning to stir things up again but surely importing a superlift kit yourself would be another option? On their website this morning a front and rear "4 inch lift" kit comes to $1,537. Its the same idea as the snake one, just space the suspension down but if snake's is around $2K for front only, its priced itself out of the race hasn't it? And then when I read that the instructions are for USA, it could even be the same kit?

As for me, I have a 2" lift in already and am probably going to go 2" bodylift. Not saying this is the right option for everyone, its just what I'm doing. The only hassle I can see is fixing up the bullbar issue which is made worse by the fact that its aluminium.

285/75/16 tires. Just under a 33inch in the old money.

[A1 Mech]

I honestly dont c y people look at bodylifts as dodgy or difficult. For a hilux it is deadset the easiest/most useful mod that u can do urself. The gearsticks, radiator and alot of other things that people modify dont actually need to be desperately changed. Ive had a 50mm bodylift for 3yrs now and other then changing from stainless to poly blocks hav not had a worry. I always c great barwork for sale that is suited to a 2" bodylift. A 2" bodylift does not need to come out if u sell the truck as it is a legal mod even in QLD, where as from wat I hav heard the snake kits r not.

Just because its a 4" suspension kit does not mean it will outflex a 2" regular suspension kit. If u make the rear to flexy u end up with sumthin like my 4runner which has great rear travel from the 5link coil but sends the front corners skyhigh every chance it gets as the IFS cant keep up (bundy will :) ). If I was going to get one of these IFS kits I wud definately be gettin one direct from the states.

[02-SR5]

After some harrasment down at the local ARB store to let me dry some different shocks. I have found Landcruiser IFS (100 series) front shocks will fit on a Snake Racing lift kit fitted IFS hilux. You can now replace he Rancho shocks with something more suited to our roads (IMO).

I found the Rancho shocks too soft and the truck rolled and pitched with the ranchos, on the hardest setting, the front shocks were very rough. I wanted something in between, with more resistance to the compression, and not just rebound like the Rancho's.

So, if any wants photos or part numbers, let me know and I will post them for you.

This is a great addition to the lift kit, as it replaces the generic shock, with a more suitable shock to our roads and tracks.

Rob

[HardCharger]

Hi 02-SR5,

You're talking about OME NitroChargers right?

If so, yes, I'd appreciate the part numbers as I'm quite satisfied with the current OMEs I have and was having a problem finding compatible shocks once I get around to fitting the lift kit. :waycool:

How's the ride? Is it comparable with the HiLux OMEs before the lift? :truck:

Having the part numbers come in handy since the local ARB dealer here will not order it for the HiLux if it's not on the list. Armed with numbers and the information, it'll be easier to order them. :thumb:

Thanks.

Hope to hear from you again soon.

[02-SR5]

Hi 02-SR5,

You're talking about OME NitroChargers right?

If so, yes, I'd appreciate the part numbers as I'm quite satisfied with the current OMEs I have and was having a problem finding compatible shocks once I get around to fitting the lift kit. :waycool:

How's the ride? Is it comparable with the HiLux OMEs before the lift? :truck:

Having the part numbers come in handy since the local ARB dealer here will not order it for the HiLux if it's not on the list. Armed with numbers and the information, it'll be easier to order them. :thumb:

Thanks.

Hope to hear from you again soon.

Yep, OME Nitrocharger are the ones. My personal opionion is they are the best shock for my purpose. The Rancho's just didnt feel right.

The part numbers "OME SHOCK L/C100 IFS-F code N133". I paid 300 for the pair of them.

They are a bolt in fit. You will have to replace the bolt on the bottom though. The Hilux bolt is to large for the Landcruiser shock, only by a bee's dick though.

How does it ride. A lot better than the Ranchos. Lot more comfortable, and yes, they do feel the same as the OME hilux shocks I had before. I have the medium shocks fitted. You can go either way, depending how much bar work you have fitted.

Hope this helps.

Rob

[HardCharger]

Hi Rob,

Did you only get the front shocks or did you get for the front and rear?

Thanks.

Best regards,

Randy

[02-SR5]

Nah,

just the front. I put my old ones back on the rear. When they are worn, I will replace them with some 75 series, little bit longer too.

Rob

[A1 Mech]

I hav a pair of 4" RS9000X ranchos to suit the IFS kit if anyones interested, RS99117 to be precise. I bought them as part of a 4" kit of 4wd1.com but ended up only using the rears as the fronts were to big for the standard IFS setup.

[HardCharger]

Nah,

just the front. I put my old ones back on the rear. When they are worn, I will replace them with some 75 series, little bit longer too.

Rob


Hi Rob,

So you mean you put back the "official" (for lack of a better term) OME rear socks for the HiLux?

Is the 75 series shock you mentioned from OME too? Will this improve the ride or just make the rig taller?

Thanks.

Randy

[boof]

I think you will find he is referring to his old "Old Man Emu" ones.

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Hi Rob,

So you mean you put back the "official" (for lack of a better term) OME rear socks for the HiLux?

Is the 75 series shock you mentioned from OME too? Will this improve the ride or just make the rig taller?

Thanks.

Randy

I just put my old OME rear shocks back on for now. Money's a bit tight at the moment, so any offroad trips are on hold for a while yet. So the standard OME hilux rear shocks will do for now.

When I get my refund from paying Keven Rudd and his mates, I will be getting Landcruiser shocks for the rear, same type of eye to eye shock, just longer than the OME hilux shock.

Rob

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Or you could do the snake kit and a 2in body lift and run 35's and front and rear air lockers and your lux will go heaps of places but you'll probably start breacking cv's and drive shafts and crackit and do an SAS anyway
p.s. I've got one of those snake kits little used for sale but you'll have to wait til I get home from overseas at the end of the year if you want it

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Or you could do the snake kit and a 2in body lift and run 35's and front and rear air lockers and your lux will go heaps of places but you'll probably start breacking cv's and drive shafts and crackit and do an SAS anyway
p.s. I've got one of those snake kits little used for sale but you'll have to wait til I get home from overseas at the end of the year if you want it


Why?? I ran 35s no worries without a 4" suspension lift and 2" body lift and also ran dual locked without smashing CVs driveshafts etc. So again I say why??


Oh and your sas is looking good as well :D