Whoah this thread is about lift kits? I read the title and thought it was something else <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/ignore.gif" alt="" />

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another hydra twin <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/butwiggle.gif" alt="" /> nuke <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shame.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shame.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shame.gif" alt="" />

Hi Chris,

It's not so much a kit, basically just some longer springs (front and rear) 3" and some longer shocks for the rear from a brand that I've never heard of. They say that you can use the original front strut (as they don't have a larger one), but this will mean that you will extend the front strut very quickly with any sort of front wheel airtime and have very little articulation. Damage is $330 for the springs and $120 for the shocks. They are Dobinsons coils http://www.dobinsonsprings.com/pdf/KIA-51.pdf , no mention of the 3inch raise for the short body. I didn't know their was a difference in the rear spring setup?

Regards,
FOURSKIA
Philip

P.S. I posted this new subject because I wanted to see what was available to the guys living in Aus in terms of a medium lift without too many mods. I will post my results in the already established 'Lifting a kia...' section once I decide which way to go about it.
I read somewhere on this forum that Everett has an ajustable panhard rod, 2002 Sporty is trying a different backspacing on the wheels...my question is, does any of these things stop the rubbing?

Ya, my wife was on the same page as you and was patiently waiting for results <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

Well it seems that their isn't any quick fix... in the mean time I guess it comes down to how you use your sporty. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

Thanks for all those PIX!

Looks like a nice neighborhood too (prolly no theives there)! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

Always here to help......

I know that through the years the Group changes....But I especially like this one (Rick Too) <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />!

Sorry but everyone here is a smart a$$ but me, Please don't tell them I told ya ... ok!

By the way, how'd you fit that CB in there? Very nice work <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

They're cloning me...I swear! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/nana.gif" alt="" />

BTW: John I like the 747...under your avatar!
---So don't post anymore <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

....And when I reach the triple sixes --I will have to post something in a hurry <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

Hi 69442,

Thanks mate.

It's fairly simple.

Step 1. Dismantle/take out the bottom centre console.

Step 2. You will find plenty of space to place a CB radio the size of a normal cd player din size right down the bottom. It fits at an angle (the front of the unit should be tilted up at a slight angle) this makes it fit better and makes it easier to see the display and use the controls. Place a screw behind the unit to stop it sliding back.

Step 3. Once you got it in place, place the bottom plastic console back, use a texture to mark the outline of the unit and cut the plastic about half to one cm (about a third of an inch)inside the line that you marked. I found a metal saw to work best.

Step 4. I bought some black plastic 'U' shape thin plastic/rubber (see picture), this made my boggy cut look very smooth and allows the unit to wedge against the plastic console for a clean/professional look. Without something like the black plastic/rubber I wouldn't recommend you contemplate this. The plastic/rubber is a semi rigid 1 cm wide section with a 2-3mm wide section at the top 'U' section opening. I bought it from a store called ClarkRubber I don't know if it exists in the States <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" />. But you prob find something similar in a hardware store.

Step 5. Wire it up at the back and put everything back.

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

Nice Job on it!

I wanna go 2 meter band here and will look for a unit small enough though.......

What size (dimensions) on that CB tranceiver?