My vehicle has an OME kit installed, but I would like to get it further from the ground.
As I see it, there are three options
1:) Bigger tyres - 32" / 33 "
2:) Lift suspension (more than OME's 1 - 2")
3:) Longer schackles
Problem with 1:) is that a 4Y does not have the best highway performance with 31" on, so I can only assume that, without changing the gearing, it would not get better.
Pietpetoors's neighbour (flying Hilux on homepage) has 33"s on with standard gearing, and he still plays nicely in Atlantis Dunes. Stock standard 4Y 2.2 with Brospeed exhaust, if I am not mistaken.
Problem with 2:) There is a lot one can do with enough money, but those are hard to come by (balaklava + shotgun
). Some kits like Papa Joe's puts blocks between the axle and leafs, but what would that do to the leafs with enough twisting / torque exerted on them???Number 3:) I saw this was discussed, but would like to know what the negatives are. Does this give you more travel on your wheels too? What else needs to be modified? What lift can this give?
A friend of mine on the forum suggested a longer main (top) leaf spring to be made up with the same centre measurements, and the logic behind this does make sense, but will it give more travel too? Longer shocks will be needed, but I would be willing to get some nice coil-overs if needs be.
Vehicle stability is also a big issue, because I love the rocks (bigger is better :D :D ) so comments on this will also be appreciated.
