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This is probably obvious to most, but we just bought a 2nd hand 2003 T.Diesel which has had the original suspension replaced with old man emu nitrochargers. How can we check whether the previous owner also had the vehicle lifted? I guess what for and where should we look?
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I s'pose the easiest way would be to have a look at the suspension measurements thread and get an idea of the front and rear height readings for the standard height vehicle and the lifted vehicle. Get a bit of a ballpark figure for each.
http://www.pradopoint.com/viewtopic.php?t=1392
Then go and have a yours with a tape measure and see whether it falls within the range of standard height of lfted vehicles.
Very roughly ......
Approx 750 mm = standard height
Approx 800 mm = lifted suspension
Good luck
Cheers
Chippy -
Hi toil,
There is an easier way of telling if your car is lifted.
If you open the door and see the world like this you know you definitely have a lift kit fitted. :shock:
Sorry Chippy couldnt help myself :lol: :lol: :lol:Cheers Moto
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... or you're just very very very short ..... :lol: :lol: :lol:
Cheers
ChippyComment
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Thanks Chippy.
I have 730mm (front) and 800mm (back), I have an alloy bar, dual battery so it would be standard suspension on the front and lifted??? on the back.
I need to get under the car and double check everything :roll:---
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Far out, It's got that "bum in the air look" going. :lol:have 730mm (front) and 800mm (back)
Can't the previous owner tell you whats been done?
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I would reckon its been lifted ... but with light or medium duty springs in the front ... and with the added bar and battery there's every chance that it has sagged.
Still, if you don't have access to the previous owner ... Matt's idea works well. Take it to a pro. They will be able to tell you quickly and easilly ... and also advise whether the spring rate in the front is too soft for the weight.
Cheers
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Dropped into ARB, guys were great.
King springs (KTRS-102), though the front might be sagging a little
OME Nitrochargers
The previous owner had Cooper AT 265/65R17's on the rear and 265/70R17's on the front which didn't help things. Replaced the rears with new Wrangler Silent Armour (265/70R17) and while the boots were off had a good poke around to confirm part numbers on the coils and shockers.
All sweet now.---
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