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How to get that extra inch... #982961 01/29/10 04:32 AM
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 40
FOURSKIA Offline OP
Getting the Wheeling Fever
Hi guys.... I've been on the forum as devoted reader, but it's time that I get some technical help. I have a long body 2001 sporty with some 30's and king springs. The springs have made a huge difference to the driveability and the larger wheels have helped somewhat with clearance... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> but it's about an inch too low for what I need it for tends to get bogged in sand and on trails where larger 4wd's have created groves so deep that it ends up seating on it's chasse. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />Given that I've read and seen what can be done... I was thinking of getting some spring spacers...but this will only aggravate the slight rear wheel rubbing (and prob break a shock with enough articulation)...any suggestions on this? Other then going down the path of RUBY's kia...and selling one of my kidneys to finance it, is their anything is Aus that will raise it another 1"-1"5'inches? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> (rules in Aus are quite strict, body lift in not an option due to the fact that my sporty has an air-bag... cus that would of been the perfect solution along with bigger wheels/tyres).
Also would like to share a few pics of my sporty...anybody able to give me the link with the tutorial or guide me through how to upload photos? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

2001 Sporty, fog lights, nudge bar, uhf/hf radio, king springs, 30's... future mods (some sort of lift) and a snorkel.


Sportage, 75mm lift, 30"s A/T,UHF& HF, AVM hubs and more to come.
Re: How to get that extra inch... [Re: FOURSKIA] #982962 01/29/10 04:49 AM
Joined: Mar 2009
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69442 Offline
Rock Warrior
My wife is looking over my shoulder right now wanting to hear the answer <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />


LIFT OR BUST! 2001 Sportage EX 4dr 4WD with 300,210 miles & counting .....
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l_l_l\___\___
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()_)()_)--()_)
Re: How to get that extra inch... [Re: 69442] #982963 01/29/10 04:55 AM
Joined: Jun 2006
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Hydra747 Offline
Roll Me Over
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I got two pieces of advice for you...

1)Sell the sporty

2) Move to the States

<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

Cause there seems to be way to many laws in Isreal and Oz land to even begin to have fun!

BTW: My VIN don't even match anything on my ride anymore! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

Re: How to get that extra inch... [Re: 69442] #982964 01/29/10 04:57 AM
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Hydra747 Offline
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My wife is looking over my shoulder right no wanting to hear the answer <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />



I just got it (sorry im slow)! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

Re: How to get that extra inch... [Re: FOURSKIA] #982965 01/29/10 05:02 AM
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Hydra747 Offline
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(rules in Aus are quite strict, body lift is not an option due to the fact that my sporty has an air-bag)...



Well, Gary has a 2" lift in his but I think that he lives in Queensland or something (maybe different laws)!

PM me and I will tell you how to post up them PIX!!!

<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

Re: How to get that extra inch... [Re: Hydra747] #982966 01/29/10 05:05 AM
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Rock Warrior
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[quote]Well, Gary has a 2' lift in his


2 footer, where do I find that kit <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

Hydra edited his mistake <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/nana.gif" alt="" />

Last edited by 69442; 01/29/10 05:16 AM.

LIFT OR BUST! 2001 Sportage EX 4dr 4WD with 300,210 miles & counting .....
____o_o
l_l_l\___\___
l----[o]==[o]
l----==[--]==
()_)()_)--()_)
Re: How to get that extra inch... [Re: 69442] #982967 01/29/10 06:26 AM
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 894
bombardj1 Offline
Rock Warrior
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My wife is looking over my shoulder right now wanting to hear the answer <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />


she answers all your posts I wonder why, maybe your mikeys twin lol <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/butwiggle.gif" alt="" />


2001 5sp. K&N stock filter 215/70/15
If your check engine light is on at least you know the light still works
Re: How to get that extra inch... [Re: bombardj1] #982968 01/29/10 06:40 AM
Joined: Mar 2009
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69442 Offline
Rock Warrior
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My wife is looking over my shoulder right now wanting to hear the answer <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />


she answers all your posts I wonder why, maybe your mikeys twin lol <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/butwiggle.gif" alt="" />


No ... she just chimes in on what she deems important.

I'm still save'n up for surgery <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />


LIFT OR BUST! 2001 Sportage EX 4dr 4WD with 300,210 miles & counting .....
____o_o
l_l_l\___\___
l----[o]==[o]
l----==[--]==
()_)()_)--()_)
Re: How to get that extra inch... [Re: 69442] #982969 01/29/10 06:45 AM
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 40
FOURSKIA Offline OP
Getting the Wheeling Fever
Moving to the States seems to be my best options so far... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" /> and prob cheaper then getting the kia lifted in Aus. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

But any other ideas are very much wellcomed <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />


Sportage, 75mm lift, 30"s A/T,UHF& HF, AVM hubs and more to come.
Re: How to get that extra inch... [Re: FOURSKIA] #982970 01/29/10 06:55 AM
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 587
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69442 Offline
Rock Warrior
Sorry bro, I didn't even read your post before I highjacked with a joke ... my apologies!!

Check out UPYOURKIA.COM or ROCKSPORTGEAR in the vendors section for all your answers here in the States.

Both should be able to help you out <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />


LIFT OR BUST! 2001 Sportage EX 4dr 4WD with 300,210 miles & counting .....
____o_o
l_l_l\___\___
l----[o]==[o]
l----==[--]==
()_)()_)--()_)
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