Gas or Oil shocks

[blackpoolsparks]

Gonna order suspension lift kit from Roughtrax, what are the pros and cons of Gas vs Oil dampers (shock absorbers).
BTW is anyone running this kit,

http://www.roughtrax4x4.com/?doc=16&cid=150&vid=187

and how pleased R U ?

[stormforce]

i had that kit on my old 2.4 and to tell the truth its not worth having the torsion bars on a 2" lift.You will actually get approx 1.5" lift with that kit.
I found the torsion bars a sod to fit and not worth the extra money on that size lift.

The standard torsion bars you have on the truck will be ok wound up 1.5"

[MattF]

Theoretically less possible problems with gas, but reliability wise, either should work perfectly well. I think gas shocks have a slightly faster response time too.

[blackpoolsparks]

i had that kit on my old 2.4 and to tell the truth its not worth having the torsion bars on a 2" lift.You will actually get approx 1.5" lift with that kit.
I found the torsion bars a sod to fit and not worth the extra money on that size lift.

The standard torsion bars you have on the truck will be ok wound up 1.5"

I was wondering bout that and discussing it with the Lang-Shankit Scunner, thanx you just saved me £143 + VAT

[KERRSURF]

buy some tyres first!

and take the side steps off.

uprated springs on back and your good to go,

[blackpoolsparks]

New set of tyres to be ordered this week, cant decide if i want new wheels as well.

Will I be able to get anything bigger than 31s if I lift by 2"

BTW I like my sidesteps.

[stormforce]

you may be able to squeeze 32's on but i think it will still be a bit tight with 2" unless you plan on doing a bodylift also then you will be ok.Ideally for 33's you want a 4" lift