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29th July 2010 - 05:34 PM
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mattress_821
Post #38
to back up ih8wrx and to prove that hilux's can flex when done right and before anyone says "leafs are shit they dont flex at all".. 
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Big_Black_Pontiac
Post #39
jeez theres some negative ppl on this site, if he already had the body lift in everyone would be saying how awsome it was. the only place ull get ur real answers from is a hilux forum |
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jakeo_19
Post #40
me and my mate did my body lift last week. thing we new about to look out for was fuel line and your steering column. all went well except my clutch line wasnt long enough and we didnt check it so if notted so it had to be replaced. but yea just them three was what i looked out for and all went well. i just used polythene blocks. make sure you use high tensil bolts aswell and lock nuts and all the jazz. |
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mattress_821
Post #43
if your mates nearly rolled with a 2" suspension and you say they would of with 2" body? why not just drive the right lines? |
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ih8wrx
Post #44
QUOTE (foxrider1 @ Aug 1 2010, 12:46 PM)  depends what ur going to 4wd. going up steep climbs and stuff, not so good. 2 of my mated neally rolled it twice today with 2 inch susp lift, they wuld of if they had body lift in QUOTE (mattress_821 @ Aug 1 2010, 06:09 PM) if your mates nearly rolled with a 2" suspension and you say they would of with 2" body? why not just drive the right lines? My thoughts exactly, your mates should try a better line. If you modify your 4wd then you will almost always have to adjust your driving style to suit, on and off road, regardless of the modification. |
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banks001
Post #45
the reason people do body lifts is this |
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Miller 197
Post #46
QUOTE (banks001 @ Aug 2 2010, 11:58 AM) the reason people do body lifts is this my car is a daily driver i go to work and home with it, i have 2 nich suspension 2inch body and dif moved forward 35mm and have no scrubage with 35s but ride 30s on the road a mate of mine has 2 inch springs with 35s and dife moved forward 36mm and has 80 series bump stops in it to stop up travel, however this is not his daily, when were are driving to tracks in it when he goes over a bump it feels like uve hit a wall cause the bump stops hit, 2inch suspension 2inch body the way to go if its ur daily and weekend warrior, just get it approved and no cops can hassel u and u wont shit yourself when u see RBTs or road blocks cause ur all legal All good advice, Where about's did you get yours approved ? |
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laynlow
Post #47
jon did my bodylift in my 4runner, his work is good and fast. |
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banks001
Post #48
fox rider if ur mates are nearly rolling with 2inch suspension they are trying to narly stuff for there vehicles limits, or bad navigation |
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banks001
Post #49
http://www.support.transport.qld.gov.au/qt...LE/F1854_es.pdf |
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Miller 197
Post #50
QUOTE (banks001 @ Aug 3 2010, 08:15 PM) http://www.support.transport.qld.gov.au/qt...LE/F1854_es.pdf fill that out then send it in to them via fax or mail watever you will then get a reply for a inspection date where they look over the work you have carried out ps, make sure ur car is completly free of defects cause they will ping u for them, give it a wash before hand get rid of traces of oil ect, tire shine ect and u should be all sweet have fun  Thanks mate, that helps alot. Is there a cost to get the mod plate ? If im putting 33's on it, do i fill out the same form and get a mod plate? |
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big929
Post #51
QUOTE (Miller 197 @ Aug 4 2010, 08:50 AM) Thanks mate, that helps alot. Is there a cost to get the mod plate ? If im putting 33's on it, do i fill out the same form and get a mod plate? there is no 'mod 'plate' for tyres in QLD, u can in NSW but not here, You can only increase the rolling diameter by 26mm? on 4x4's and there's no way around it. I have spoken to the DOT approval people and the engineer who did my suicide doors as the tyre combo i wanted was 1mm too high, so was a no go. also u cannot use any old engineer, they must be from the approved engineers list from the DOT, there isnt many, otherwise they wont approve it anyway. Mod plates can be done by any mechanical engineer but the body lift requires specific approval from them so u need to use their engineers. when they eventually check it they will put it over the pits, they check EVERYTHING! worn bushes, leaks, braking/handbrake, exhaust, window tint, tyre sizes, basically the most comprehensive test u will ever do. |
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Miller 197
Post #52
QUOTE (big929 @ Aug 4 2010, 09:42 AM) there is no 'mod 'plate' for tyres in QLD, u can in NSW but not here, You can only increase the rolling diameter by 26mm? on 4x4's and there's no way around it. I have spoken to the DOT approval people and the engineer who did my suicide doors as the tyre combo i wanted was 1mm too high, so was a no go. also u cannot use any old engineer, they must be from the approved engineers list from the DOT, there isnt many, otherwise they wont approve it anyway. Mod plates can be done by any mechanical engineer but the body lift requires specific approval from them so u need to use their engineers. when they eventually check it they will put it over the pits, they check EVERYTHING! worn bushes, leaks, braking/handbrake, exhaust, window tint, tyre sizes, basically the most comprehensive test u will ever do. Jesusss. This sounds hectic, just to get the body up 2 inches ! So really there isnt any way to get a set of 33's on a hilux.... without getting defected |
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Miller 197
Post #54
QUOTE (Twist @ Aug 4 2010, 11:32 AM) If you're so scared, dont do it. Simple. Nah not scared, just wanna do things right the first time so i dont get fucked over by the cops or DOT.... |
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Miller 197
Post #56
QUOTE (synergy @ Aug 5 2010, 09:04 AM) lol bodylifts dont need to be mod plated, i did it to both my hiluxs    *DROOOOOOOLLLLL* Im always seeing your spacecab cruising around alex hills ...  What did you do about your 33's ?? |
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big929
Post #57
QUOTE (synergy @ Aug 5 2010, 09:04 AM) lol bodylifts dont need to be mod plated, i did it to both my hiluxs both ur lux's look awesome, the extra cab is pretty much what i have always wanted. but according to this from the DOT website, u do need an approval......Queensland Transport AIS Information Sheet #18 link to DOT PDF also see this thread: http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=80474 |
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synergy
Post #58
thanks for the comments, it a ex energex car, you can still see the outline of the energex sticker in the mornings when its cold... |
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Miller 197
Post #60
QUOTE (synergy @ Aug 5 2010, 06:33 PM) thanks for the comments, it a ex energex car, you can still see the outline of the energex sticker in the mornings when its cold... I never had one for my silver lux and no cop ever asked (over 10 pullovers) But i got a mod sheet bodylift approved, but never checked. i keep it in my lux if case someone asks. Only thing they siad to me was to take my roof lights off hence why there for sale     And what about the tyres ?? |
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big929
Post #61
QUOTE (synergy @ Aug 5 2010, 06:33 PM) thanks for the comments, it a ex energex car, you can still see the outline of the energex sticker in the mornings when its cold... I never had one for my silver lux and no cop ever asked (over 10 pullovers) But i got a mod sheet bodylift approved, but never checked. i keep it in my lux if case someone asks. Only thing they siad to me was to take my roof lights off hence why there for sale did u use an engineer at all when u went for the approval? usually they dont approve untill the final inspection when they check it with a fine tooth comb. Also did u use crush tubes? i have heard a few ppl being defected/told to take lights off the roof, but im yet to see any legislation or modification laws providing any reason to suggest it? do u own a bronze dual cab aswell? i've seen one with the exact same wheels... |
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synergy
Post #62
He said they cant be higher than 2.8 meters |
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