Lift

[barrylock]

I want to lift my swb terrano, ive been told the cheapest way is to replace the springs with lwb ones and adjust the front torsion bars.

so my questions are:

1, if i replace the springs do i need to replace anything else? e.g. shocks?

2, does anyone have any lwb springs for sale? or wheres the best place to get them from? ive seen some on ebay but i am dubious about getting parts from there as theres a lot of crap on there would rather go of a recommendation.

cheers in advance

p.s. im working on a budget so i want the best quality for the cheapest money

 

[makeitfit]

Yerp, LWB springs will give your swb about 1 1/2 " lift but also a harder ride
Another way is to do a body lift at only £63 it keeps your existing ride right :thumbs

 

[barrylock]

where do you get the kit from? also is it a diy job( i know my way round a spanner set)

 

[makeitfit]

Lift kit from http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rc...1dWfDw&usg=AFQjCNHRxchB1V8cZyUEiuVdVSpwwvb40A
DIY for sure :thumbs

 

[barrylock]

cheers for that. if i lift it and also fit the new springs would this be better im just thinking clearance for the rear diff.

 

[stinka]

cheers for that. if i lift it and also fit the new springs would this be better im just thinking clearance for the rear diff.

Only way u get diff clearance is bigger tyres/wheels

Body lift is imo a better option, but you really need to lift bumpers back up if you want it to look right, this is a pain in the arse

I'd put lwb springs on and wind torsion up first and see how u go, with a set of 31" cooper stt's :thumb2

 

[cncfabs]

I want to lift my swb terrano, ive been told the cheapest way is to replace the springs with lwb ones and adjust the front torsion bars.

so my questions are:

1, if i replace the springs do i need to replace anything else? e.g. shocks?

2, does anyone have any lwb springs for sale? or wheres the best place to get them from? ive seen some on ebay but i am dubious about getting parts from there as theres a lot of crap on there would rather go of a recommendation.

cheers in advance

p.s. im working on a budget so i want the best quality for the cheapest money

Got set of lwb rear springs £30 delivered.

 

[762buzz]

Got set of lwb rear springs £30 delivered.

Is that new or second hand

 

[cncfabs]

Is that new or second hand

second hand

 

[barrylock]

second hand

cheers for that ill take them and try this first before doing a body lift. if you send me payment details ill arrange for payment

 

[barrylock]

Only way u get diff clearance is bigger tyres/wheels

Body lift is imo a better option, but you really need to lift bumpers back up if you want it to look right, this is a pain in the arse

I'd put lwb springs on and wind torsion up first and see how u go, with a set of 31" cooper stt's :thumb2

dont think my budget will stretch to cooper stt's but im on the look out for some cheap tyres

 

[barrylock]

is it just a case of fitting new springs would i need to replace shocks or anything else?

 

[stinka]

is it just a case of fitting new springs would i need to replace shocks or anything else?

no springs will do for now, but then you'll want +2" longer shocks, which makeitfit has at around £80 i think

 

[barrylock]

no springs will do for now, but then you'll want +2" longer shocks, which makeitfit has at around £80 i think

cheers stinka

 

[762buzz]

Gegs on japsite had some nice grabbers for sale or are u looking at 31-33 size

 

[makeitfit]

Yerp, longer shocks will allow greater movement of the back axle (articulation) and even better if you undo the rear arb for off roading :thumbs
I've only got a few left so do order asap wont you :sly £80 plus post :thumbs

 

[barrylock]

Gegs on japsite had some nice grabbers for sale or are u looking at 31-33 size

i think ill go for 31's to start off with, ive had a quick look at gegs and they are way out my price range. i think ill have to go on the scavange to see what i can get hold of on the cheap cheers anyway

 

[barrylock]

Yerp, longer shocks will allow greater movement of the back axle (articulation) and even better if you undo the rear arb for off roading :thumbs
I've only got a few left so do order asap wont you :sly £80 plus post :thumbs

cheers ill come back to you soon once ive got my self straight cash wise, just getting use to a new job after being made redundant so the cash isnt flowing as much as it once was

 

[stinka]

cheers ill come back to you soon once ive got my self straight cash wise, just getting use to a new job after being made redundant so the cash isnt flowing as much as it once was

Mate I feel your pain, I'm a self employed joiner, some weeks I have work, some I have nothing, its not too bad tho as i tinker with my truck on those nothing days

 

[barrylock]

cheers stinks its not all bad they made me redundant but offered me a crap job as i had no alternative as theres bugger all jobs about i took the job but its only slightly above min wage which was a bit of a drop from what i was on before just searching and searching for soemthing better. ill get there eventually

i couldnt go back to being self employed it use to stress me out when there was no work on im a worrier