6th gen hilux

[mud skipper]

been asked by a mate, how does he go about giveing a 06 hilux pichup a suspension lift.
looking at it it has leaf springs on the rear and the front end looks like a 3 gen sus setup

[yoshie]

Coil-overs on the front? If so then just longer springs and damper.
Or as a cheap option just space whats on the front already.

Rear leaf there maybe a few options dependant on set up, he could even do a spring over axle conversion.

[TonyN]

Don't think any 4x4 Toy truck has the spring under axle.

Easiest way to lift the back is extended shackles, then you can fit add-a-leafs to help support the orginal springs, or complete deeper arched rear springs.

Is that a Vigo? If its the same as a 3rd gen then front struts are available up to 2", then you can get a spacer under strut for 1" more or so, but there is only so far you can go because of the length of the lower wishbones.

[mud skipper]

cheers for the replys

longer shackles are something that can be nocked up by any mechanic?
do you only replace the rear end of the spring stack?
who sells the shocks and springs for these things?
it a uk model

[TonyN]

Roughtrax, LA Supertrux, I can probably get TJM ones..

http://www.roughtrax4x4.com/?doc=11&cid=865

http://www.supertrux.com/acatalog/Shackle_Kits.html

(06 not listed, but may be the same or available, call to check)

http://www.tjmproducts.co.uk/index2....d=21&Itemid=38

[mud skipper]

cheers Tony
i'll tell him to contact the above to see whats available