Hi all,

new boy here...

I would like to lift both front and rear of my 98 sporty about 2". In simple terms ('cos I'm a simple soul) how do I do it? Where can I source the parts? Will I need to do any cutting or shutting? I intend to keep stock rims but up the rubber to 225/75/15's. I have a basic but good garage and some basic mechanical aptitude and I live in Queensland.

HELP!?

mate putting springs in is easy if know what ur doing the rear should take about 10 min the front is a bit harder u gotta pull the strut out and stuff but not too hard. im getting some ironman springs for my sporty in a few wks adskia has ironman springs also but a big lift. i have 235's on standard alloy rims with king springs but they r sagging so im getting new springs. where in qld r u?

Thanks mate,

I'm on the gold coast at southport (no, not surfers!)
Found some good places like opposite lock and pedders(?) that seem to have all the kit but I was after some REEEEEEal basic advice first. I've herad talk of spacers on the front struts 'cos there aren't many front spring setups available etc etc.. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cyclops.gif" alt="" />

o ok well im in brisbane atm but moving to ormeau in a few wks <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> i put them springs in my self they arent very hard. i bought my springs from ebay just some king springs. what type of advice r u after though? how to install and stuff like that. there r a few places that make 2inch lift for the sportage without the need for spacers unless u want higher...

also if u wanted coil spacers let me know cos i want to get some from dennis (upyourkia)but he needs a few orders before he will make a set.

WIERD!!

We are also moving to ormeau in early december.. gotta be careful what I put - the boss is looking over my shoulder and wondering what I'm up to now!!

Nah, a 2" lift would be good enough - nothing too hairy but enough to go and play with. If I can get away with just adding springs (and presumably shocks to suit) I'd be a happy man. Any idea where I can source those? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

haha thats funny! well i will be getting ironman springs for mine, u can get away with standard shockies i believe with a 2in lift, but i want coil spacers and long travel shocks. i have got some 225/75 15's goodyear wrangler GSA tyres that i had on mine with lots of tread for sale if ur interested.

Thanks for offer but I already got some maxis zeroed in. So standard shocks and just longer ironman springs will do? That makes it easier and probably a damn sight cheaper too. Appreciated <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

no worries <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

hey mate hows things........im from nsw ....lake macquarie area......you could go this big if you wanted to..... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />



i have the ironman 4inch lift springs in the front and custom ironman 6 inch in the back.....front diff lowered 20mm for cv angle ....standard front shocks(as no one makes longer ones)flipped front top strut mounts....custom adjustable rear top control arm....rear shock relocation......landcriuser 3inch lift rear shocks .....adjustable panhard rod(rear)....31x10.5r15 simexs and it comin off the road tomorrow for a turbo install.......haha...but yeah the 2inch lifted springs are good as you dont have to play with anything else........
cheers Ads <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

Gotta post quick before the missus comes down.... Great Pic!! That's set me thinking......... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />