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#866042
02/02/08 06:52 AM
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Was out with GaryInOz today for a quick blat and I mentioned to him that I am getting some spring spacers made up next week to go on top of my 2" longer springs. I am aiming to gain 4" lift in total over stock, so basically I want 2" more lift. He noted to me that the front spacer has to be less then 2" due to the radius increase of the way the suspension is designed. The rear obviously stick to 2" thickness being a solid axle. So basically what I want to know is what thickness spacers should I use to gain my 2" extra lift on the front?
Thanks
Damo
99 Kia Sportage, 50mm Lift, 30" Muddies, Manual Hubs, 2 1/4" Exhuast, Extractors, HiFlo Cat, K&N.
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Re: Quick Question
[Re: TVS]
#866043
02/02/08 07:05 AM
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I build the UPYOURKIA spacers so I have done rome research on this. with the 2 1/2" Eibach I use a 3/4" spacer to get to 4 inches. With your 2" springs a 3/4" spacer will get you about 3 3/4 inches. A 1" spacer will be 4 inches or a little higher but should work just fine. I have a bunch of 3/4" made so email me if interested.
Hope this helps, Dennis
95 Sportage, gone but not forgotten.
98 Jeep TJ, 4" Zone springs with RC Long arms, Ford 8.8", 4.56 gears & Detroit locker rear, D30, 4.56 & Detroit Trutrack front.
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Re: Quick Question
[Re: DennisThompson]
#866044
02/02/08 08:14 AM
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I need front and rear spacers. I would get some off you but being in Australia it's probably more pain then it's worth to get them over here. So basically you think I should build 1" thick in the front and 2" thick in the rear? Should be OK for my front CV's?
Thanks
Damo
Last edited by TVS; 02/03/08 12:11 AM.
99 Kia Sportage, 50mm Lift, 30" Muddies, Manual Hubs, 2 1/4" Exhuast, Extractors, HiFlo Cat, K&N.
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Re: Quick Question
[Re: TVS]
#866045
02/03/08 05:00 AM
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Joined: Mar 2002
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Yes, That would get you real close to the 4 inches you are after. I have shipped to Australia but I don't have 1" Just 3/4s and can make 1.5 to 2 inches.
Dennis
95 Sportage, gone but not forgotten.
98 Jeep TJ, 4" Zone springs with RC Long arms, Ford 8.8", 4.56 gears & Detroit locker rear, D30, 4.56 & Detroit Trutrack front.
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Re: Quick Question
[Re: DennisThompson]
#866046
02/06/08 12:47 AM
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Thanks Dennis,
also, do I need to have anything lengthened? Liek brakelines etc? Or is it basically lift it and go?
Also the rear auto locker is being fitted at the same time so I can let you know how that goes as well if you are interested.
Thanks
Damo
99 Kia Sportage, 50mm Lift, 30" Muddies, Manual Hubs, 2 1/4" Exhuast, Extractors, HiFlo Cat, K&N.
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Re: Quick Question
[Re: TVS]
#866047
02/06/08 01:09 AM
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Joined: Nov 2007
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auto locker? you mean the limited slip or an actual locker?
Sportage sold.........
1999 4runner 4x4 , Tundra brake rotors and calipers (well worth it!) -wifes
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Re: Quick Question
[Re: jaybur]
#866048
02/06/08 02:16 AM
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No No I have an actual rear auto locker sitting at home. I originally asked for a front locker, they supplied one but the carrier it came in was 10mm too wide for the front diff. I sent it back, they spent months trying to get i to work but decided they couldn't and said it will only fit the rear. So now I am having attempt number 2 at it. The company is called LMS Distributions (Korean Auto Parts). They are located in Australia, Sydney or Melbourne I am not sure. All the work is done in Korea and they distribute it here locally through this company.
99 Kia Sportage, 50mm Lift, 30" Muddies, Manual Hubs, 2 1/4" Exhuast, Extractors, HiFlo Cat, K&N.
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Re: Quick Question
[Re: TVS]
#866049
02/06/08 03:03 AM
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Joined: Nov 2007
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Mudrunner
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Sportage sold.........
1999 4runner 4x4 , Tundra brake rotors and calipers (well worth it!) -wifes
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Re: Quick Question
[Re: TVS]
#866050
02/06/08 03:28 AM
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Joined: Mar 2002
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Nothing in the front needs to be lenghtend, in the rear just longer shocks. Just don't go to long or the springs fall out as the axle flexes. I'm jelous about the locker, they are hard to get in the US.
Dennis
95 Sportage, gone but not forgotten.
98 Jeep TJ, 4" Zone springs with RC Long arms, Ford 8.8", 4.56 gears & Detroit locker rear, D30, 4.56 & Detroit Trutrack front.
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Re: Quick Question
[Re: DennisThompson]
#866051
02/06/08 03:42 AM
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Joined: Aug 2002
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Dude... you have to give us more info about this rear locker!!
2002 Sportage 4dr 4x4 soon to undergo an Extreme Makeover!
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