Cal Off-road lift

[Roger12 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Roger12]

Hi there. I am a recent Prado convert (had a Pajero with a 25mm lift for 16 years and have just upgraded into a 2014 GXL 150 series). I am finding it bottoms out on most tracks in the Vic High Country other than the soft roader main tracks, so much so that I have installed aftermarket underbody protection. I am now looking at a 50mm lift but want to retain the ride quality as the vehicle is relatively new and will spend most of its time on road around town.
I have been recommended Cal-Offroad lift kit as offering a 50mm adjustable lift with actually improved suspension "feel" (not the harshness that can come with uprated springs) - they say because they have a wider diameter shock absorber - but wanted to know if any of the members had experience with the Cal Offroad kit and what they thought?
Also can anyone suggest any expert fitment centers for lift kits in Melbourne? I did speak to the chap who installed my bull bar and winch but decided not to go with them after his techie described their lift installation process as essentially ensuring the lift is 50mm above CURRENT ride height. As I have a steel bull bar, warn winch, second battery and old style heavy IPF lights on the front there is no doubt the ride height there is already lower than standard so I would be looking for a lift to 50mm above OEM specs, not my current ride height! Ideally I'd be looking for an installer who understands and can do that while keeping it legal.
Many thanks appreciate it

[AussieAndy Find all posts View Profile Close AussieAndy]

I have the cal off-road shocks in mine, I had the full "kit" but his springs were way to heavy and tall. I ordered the 50mm kit and it lifted mine about 65mm front & 70mm rear. This is from measurements taken when the vehicle was 2 days old and completly standard. The cal shocks are just revalved bilsteins. If I had my time again I would just buy bilsteins and kings, and get them to install too if you can't do it. Try fulcrum suspensions in Melbourne for the whole box and dice. Should be about $1400 for shocks & springs and another $250 for airbags (if you want them), plus fitting & wheel alignment.

[macaroon1 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close macaroon1]

but wanted to know if any of the members had experience with the Cal Offroad kit and what they thought?

Sit down and have a good read of this recent thread...

http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...ith-CalOffroad

[D4Dforme Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close D4Dforme]

I recently purchased some goods through CalOffroad........I got exactly what I asked for and the service was great.(shoot me down in flames but it is what it is)

If you want an exact height to suit you why not look at height adjustables......I went with the Fox gear this time around as I have had the other gear and I was happy with it but just wanted something a little "better" this time.