Lifts - Not the usual questions

[UKWolf]

OK In the new year I'm looking to get a 4" lift for my surf the question is do I go for 2" suspension & 2" body or 4" suspension.

2" Suspension lift
Advantages
Cheap and easy
Uprated torsion bars / springs available
Disadvantages
Reduced articulation on front

4" Suspension lift
Advantages
Retains front articulation (as far as I can tell)
Increase ground clearance (more than 2" option)
Disadvantages
More expensive
Unable to establish if uprated springs are available (+4")

I'm looking to fit 33" or 35" Tyres

Discuss !!

[marky]

DELBOY is the man to ask as - he's been there' seen it' done it.
4" suspension lift will cost more than 2" suspension & a 2" bodylift.
you will have to raise the body for BIG wheels as they will foul the arches.
TONYN is also a good source for this info.

[qube3]

OK In the new year I'm looking to get a 4" lift for my surf the question is do I go for 2" suspension & 2" body or 4" suspension.

2" Suspension lift
Advantages
Cheap and easy
Uprated torsion bars / springs available
Disadvantages
Reduced articulation on front

4" Suspension lift
Advantages
Retains front articulation (as far as I can tell)
Increase ground clearance (more than 2" option)
Disadvantages
More expensive
Unable to establish if uprated springs are available (+4")

I'm looking to fit 33" or 35" Tyres

Discuss !!

ME TOO!!!!!!!! Tonyn has been very useful. Let me know how you get on and also what prices you have come up with.

[da SLUG man]

you will have to raise the body for BIG wheels as they will foul the arches.

doesn't matter which you do to clear the tyres... only real difference is that the suspension lift gives better chassis-ground clearance and the body lift is more cosmetic and just spaces the body away from the chassis.
there's a lot more to think about if you're going for a big suspension lift. cheapest would be to go for 2" of each and big tyres which will also give you an inch or 2!

[happythrasher]

i'm in a similar situation.
i have my 33" beauties all balanced and ready to go but all i can do is polish and admire them until i get new front suspension and fit the body lift kit i bought months ago.