Raising my Surf? Help me guys!! lol!

[dannchucky]

Hi guys... I'm stil a new boy to all of this truckin' business & just seeking a few pointers on raising my surf & fitting BIGGER tyres!! I'm not going offroad in my Surf but I wanna fit bigger tyres cos they look mean!! I've already got 31/10.5/15 on mine, but in order to fit the big 33s can I just raise the truck by 2" or has it got to be the full 4"s?? Also, which method of raising is better & more cost-effective?? The body raise or the suspension raise?? What are the pros & cons of using each method 2 raise the truck?? Cheers guys & much appreciate all ur advice!!

[stormforce]

i would do the 2" of each as you will need the 4" to fit the 33's
The other alternative is to go the landcruiser spring route and lift the suspension 3" and then do a 2" bodylift that way you have the option to have slightly wider rims if you wanted to give the truck that wider stance like my one

[dannchucky]

i would do the 2" of each as you will need the 4" to fit the 33's
The other alternative is to go the landcruiser spring route and lift the suspension 3" and then do a 2" bodylift that way you have the option to have slightly wider rims if you wanted to give the truck that wider stance like my one

Cheers for that stormforce!! U sure do know ure stuff!! R u saying to use the springs directly with the standard height shocks?? Will the handling stil be OK if I do this or r u saying to get both uprated shocks & springs?? Thanks again m8!

[stormforce]

If you just want the lift to make the truck look good and no off roading then use the Landcruiser springs and + 3" shocks.If your going to off road then the +3 " shocks will be ok but i would go for the +4" to give that bit more travel.
I can help out with the springs and a set of extended braided brake lines if you want but you will need new shocks tho

[ectraz]

Stormforce, any advice for me?
got a v6 4runner, want to put 33's on it for offroading, after cheapest solution!

sorry for Hijack!

[stormforce]

the 4 runner is the same set up as the surf.If you want a good lift and the cheapest way then go for the 2" bodylift and then fit lancruiser hdj80 springs as they give 3" lift.Get some 2" ball joint spacers for the front and +4" shocks.You will want free wheeling hubs to help save the front cv's and also the extended braided brake lines.You may want an extended panhard drop bracket or adjustable panhard rod to keep the axel in line with the body
There may be one or 2 other bits but i can't think at the moment.I have an extended panhard rod bracket on my truck for sale if needed
You will be looking at about £600 for this complete lift maybe a little more but its a cheap price for 5" of lift compared to £1300 just for a 4" suspension lift

[ectraz]

Plan was to start with the 2" Body lift, will i get the 33's on with just the 2"?
also ive heard i have to extend gear stick and move radiator? this right?

[stormforce]

Plan was to start with the 2" Body lift, will i get the 33's on with just the 2"?
also ive heard i have to extend gear stick and move radiator? this right?

yea you got the manual.You will have to extend the gear levers then by the amount of bodylift you fit.
the rad should be ok and just remover the lower part of the rad shroud
You will need a min of 4" of lift to fit 33's

[ectraz]

thanks for the time


as far as i can tell so far
Back Springs £90
Lift Kit @ £64
cant find ball joint spacers
cant find 4" Shocks


Arggg half way there, Best place to search? :P

[DirtSurfer]

Hey Dannchucky,
If ya need a hand gimme a shout only down the road in Chelmsford.
Luis

[stormforce]

Give surfenstein a shout for the balljoint spacers and Lasupertrux will do the +4" shocks.I can't think of anywhere else over here that wil do them now.Don't forget about the extended braided brake lines and the panhard rod adjuster

thanks for the time


as far as i can tell so far
Back Springs £90
Lift Kit @ £64
cant find ball joint spacers
cant find 4" Shocks


Arggg half way there, Best place to search? :P

[dannyboy77]

thanks for the time


as far as i can tell so far
Back Springs £90
Lift Kit @ £64
cant find ball joint spacers
cant find 4" Shocks


Arggg half way there, Best place to search? :P

this web site is good the aussies love a bit of modding!

http://www.toyotasurf.asn.au/techsite/suspension.htm

http://www.toyotasurf.asn.au/techsite/bodylift.htm

just gives you an idea of what to do.

[Albannach]

Hi guys... I'm stil a new boy to all of this truckin' business & just seeking a few pointers on raising my surf

The most important thing is to lead by example, show it right from wrong at an early age, encourage it to find its own way in life, but don't let it stray too much (that's when the trouble starts).

Education is another 'must have'. A good solid education is arguably the best thing you can give it, in the UK, English, Mathematics and a Science are essential to a good educational path. Never allow insolence, text speak, bad grammar or improper syntax and try and ensure that homework is always done. I know it'll be hard, because (like so many these days) they are intrinsically lazy and unfortunately this laziness can lead to tardiness in all aspects of life.

It is worth reinforcing that in many cases, ones first contact with another is through the written word and, rightly or wrongly, first impressions last; so it's important to try and get it right. But, by the same token, don't be too harsh when they don't quite get it right, a gentle steer in the right direction is often all that's required. There's no need to go off on a rant; that rarely works...

As I said, a firm but gentle nudge in the right direction is often all that's needed, sometimes it will be hard, there will be both tears and laughter, but you will both be greatly rewarded in the long run.

Errors intentionally intact...

[yoshie]

Classic mate

[Diezel Weazel]

Wise words indeed Andy ...

Jess

"Cos short cuts cost more in the long run"