2002 IFS Ball Joint Lift

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2002 IFS Ball Joint Lift

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The best decision for my Hilux.

I started of with the cheap lift option for my Hilux a few years back... putting some more tension on the tortion bar. Really bad decision, take most of you flex away, makes your Hilux jump around like a little rabbit and causes a very hard ride.

Now I have ball joint spacers from Crawler http://www.4crawler.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; and loving it.

With all my modification to a standard Hilux suspension my lux is starting to flex nicely for a IFS that is.

My list of mods:
• 33" Hankook Tyres
• 50mm Body Lift
• Removed Load Leafs
• 35mm Ball Joint Spacers
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Re: 2002 IFS Ball Joint Lift

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peetvdw wrote:The best decision for my Hilux.

I started of with the cheap lift option for my Hilux a few years back... putting some more tension on the tortion bar. Really bad decision, take most of you flex away, makes your Hilux jump around like a little rabbit and causes a very hard ride.

Now I have ball joint spacers from Crawler http://www.4crawler.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; and loving it.

With all my modification to a standard Hilux suspension my lux is starting to flex nicely for a IFS that is.

My list of mods:
• 33" Hankook Tyres
• 50mm Body Lift
• Removed Load Leafs
• 35mm Ball Joint Spacers
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Hi Sorry for the Hi-jack. I see you have done the Diff breather mod. What did you use for the connector to the diff ? Did you do the same (Use the same connector) for the front diff ? Do you have pictures of the front ?

Thanks

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Re: 2002 IFS Ball Joint Lift

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No problem,

I used a small gas pipe connector (I'm sure the front is the same). Can't remember the exact size. The connector is a straight fit which I sealed with thread tape. I sealed the other end of the pipe with a oil sponge filter.

I didn't do the front. It is only required to do the front when you do long distances in 4WD H.

Hope this helps.
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Re: 2002 IFS Ball Joint Lift

Post by Piesang »

Peet ek het die selfde padjie as jy geloop. Eers die t/barr's en toe die ball joint lifts en ja dit het 'n baie groog verskil gebring.
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